New runner- what do I need for winter?

A chest light (I find them way more comfortable that a head torch)
Gloves or long sleeve tops with the thumb holes in
A high vis jacket it gilet, pro-vis are great.
Good socks that wick away the wet when you run through a puddle
A buff
Ear protector head band

I’ve only ever worn a warm hat once and that was in minus temperature with snow.

I’ve got a couple of long sleep tops which are fleecy inside for really cold days

On lights, it depends on your area; due to local authority budget cuts the street lights in residential areas of my town are a lot dimmer than they used to be. Plus pavement maintenance has suffered! This can be a bad combination, particularly if you keep losing your night vision due to passing car headlights, so I prefer to have a light.

I live and run in Scotland.
There are some hardy types in shorts and T-shirts all year round, but I like long leggings, long sleeved shirt and a light waterproof jacket in the winter.

Sports Direct have cheap versions that are perfectly usable.

i run in the evening and when it’s really cold I also wear gloves. The sort that have fingers and a mitten cover you can pull over or tuck away.

I do have a headtorch, but it’s only needed if I’m going on a club run on trails where there’s no lighting. On pavements the streetlights are sufficient.

Oh - and if you run with music some bone conducting earphones are even more important when running in the dark so you can hear around you.

Shokz are widely seen as the market leader, but there are cheaper options out there.

High vis, gloves and look when crossing roads.

I have never been inclined to wear any kind of torch.

Like a previous poster, I run hot - always shorts and usually just a t-shirt unless it’s hammering down. But I do wear gloves, for some reason my hands are the only part of me to feel the cold.

I’d highly recommend the highviz stuff from Proviz - https://provizsports.com/ - not the cheapest but the best when comes to being reflective (is reflectiveness a word?) and has regular sales so sign up to their mailing list.

Also, as mad as it sounds a cap. Not so much for heat - but the visor keeps rain out of your eyes

It’s super personal - some people run a lot hotter than others. I get warm really quickly, so would only wear gloves at pretty serious minis temps and never a jacket or hat. I do have a headband that covers ears that balances chilly ears and a hot head pretty well.

My husband wears mittens with gloves underneath from October onwards.

Dont buy any expensive running jackets or anything until you know what you like.

Your road trainers are fine for pavements all year round. If it’s really slippy and icy probably give it a miss and go to the gym instead.

Get a lightweight, high vis, waterproof jacket especially if running in the dark. I had a bright pink one when i used to run, my husband had an orange one. A good warm hat that doesn't obscure your vision. A head torch, they are compulsory for some clubs/runs, ny husband did the thunder run once and had to have a head torch,I stole it when walking to and from work early morning ot late nights in the dark.

I managed to pick up a high vis running harness from Aldi with LED lights. It’s been brilliant for early morning or evening running in the dark. Can be worn over however many layers you’ve got on. I’d go for that sort of thing. I just bought a merino wool long sleeve for cold/wet runs worn under a t-shirt or vest. I second having a second pair of running shoes for when they get wet. I wear longer socks in winter.

I love goretex trainers for running on pavements in the rain. They're worse than useless for serious trails in the wet but they keep out light pavement splash very effectively. I wish they did goretex road shoes but as someone who doesn't need much support I find trail shoes are fine for most pavement runs.

Another vote for pro viz gear that helps you be seen....but you might need a wearable light to help you see. I have a chest/body torch because I find it more comfortable than a head torch. I dont generally wear gloves but a buff or headband is good and can be pushed back to wear as a hairband if you get too hot.

Friends and /or decent bone conducting headphones for the times its horrible weather and you can easily persuade yourself to stay in. Arranging to Meet someone or having a good playlist or podcast can make a big difference!

I wear a long sleeve top and a gilet. If I'm just going round the streets first thing I don't bother with a rain jacket, I get to hot and its irritating. If its raining that hard I'm sacking it off anyway.

Gloves and a neck buff to keep the chill off to start with, these are off within 10 minutes and shoved in pockets. Cap if its raining, helps to keep it off the glasses. A high viz harness over the top.

"Think it depends where you live tbh and what time of day you run"

I live very rurally, in the hills, and run mainly on trails in the early morning. It's dark now, hence the headtorch. Understand some runners run colder than I do, but if you're only out for short distances then in my experience it's preferable to get a bit wet from the rain then to be in a "boil in the bag" jacket. Different for longer runs when getting cold and wet becomes increasingly difficult though.

If your trainers are comfy that’s fine OP! I live rurally in Yorkshire and a lot of my road runs are still very steep on country lanes in poor nick which can get very greasy. If you’ve access to decent pavement whatever you’re in will be fine.
As I say, gloves, windbreaker and a hi viz harness, you can probably get all of that for £25

If you can I would have two pairs of shoes so they have chance to dry between runs. You can also get shoe dryers for a reasonable price.

I would probably stick to road shoes on pavements, even if wet weather they’ll likely be more comfortable. Most road shoes that aren’t race shoes have adequate grip and as a new runner you’re probably unlikely to be out in very bad weather. It’s sensible to be very careful on icy mornings no matter what shoes you’re wearing.

I do a mixture of both. I run in all weather and where I live I’ve found trail shoes great for running through wet leaves (it gets very wet here) also when it’s frosty on the pavements. Have never slipped or had a near miss. I run all year round with the exception of when it’s very icy. They aren’t as cushioned as my normal running shoes but they are comfy.

As a half-hour-round-the-local-roads runner rather than a full on all-weather-die-hard-trail runner, my ultimate solution to really cold and shitty weather or icy pavements is to go to the gym and do it on a treadmill, or bin the run off for another day when it's not so awful.

I got a hi-viz tabard type thing that fits over anything else I am wearing.

Do you do most of your running on trails? Because gortex trail shoes don’t seem like they would be very comfortable to wear on pavements.

I have a running windbreaker that always ends up tied round my waist and a cross body strap thing with a light front and back.
Above 8° it’s shorts and t shirt. Below 8° it’s leggings and t shirt.
Any sign of ice then I stay home 😆

Personally I’d not use trail shoes on pavement, they can actually be worse for grip if the pavement is a bit greasy.
Puma and Adidas are the most “grippy” of road running shoes I’ve found.
I’d invest in gloves and a light windbreaker as a start.
A reflective something, you can buy a cheap reflective harness that will more than do the job, you don’t need provis.

It also depends on how much she feels the cold. Just because you wear shorts and a t-shirt all year, but it doesn't mean everyone is comfortable in that amount of clothing.

Think it depends where you live tbh and what time of day you run. Plenty of rain here so whether you’re going out for 30 mins or 90 mins I would want to be warm and dry. Getting soaked when it’s cold is absolutely no fun.
It’s only October but my short running days are over until next summer as it’s far to chilly for me in the mornings now.

some slightly mad responses on here - she's doing half an hour, not a winter Bob Graham!

Headtorch so you can see, gloves for the coldest days. That's it. You are very unlikely to need merino/a jacket/ a hat etc etc. I run in shorts and a t shirt all year round but do wear gloves if it's snowing or freezing temps.