Soggy socks from the morning dew

[Whitecat]

I recently took up outdoor running after being a gym goer for many years. I'm loving the difference being outside has made to my running. I used to hate it, being on the treadmill was tedious and I was always clock watching, but now feel liberated and enthusiastic.

My circuit is a combination of pavement, woods and grass areas, which I run in the morning. This means the grass is usually wet and I get soggy socks. I also don't know what to wear as a jacket either. I've tried tracksuit tops = too hot. I've tried a rain jacket = too sweaty. I'm currently wearing a cotton parka, which is not great but is better that the other two.

Can I ask for suggestions from you seasoned outdoor running folk to get rid of my soggy socks and what I can wear for the drizzle/wind without feeling like I'm being boiled in a bag.

Thanks.

I wear trail shoes for woods and grass. They have a better grip on the soles than trainers, and are Goretex lined, so feet stay dry. They are OK for some road running, but are less cushioned than trainers.

I just wear a horrible M&S fleece on my top, which seems to have achieved reverse wicking ie all the sweat is held against my skin. Maybe it would be better if I wore it inside out. If it's really pouring I have a horrible old pac-a- mac, which I can easily tie round my waist when I get too hot.

I use dri fit socks,they are fab and would never return to ordinary socks

when it's raining I have a very lightweight running jacket with detachable arms but tbh I very rarely wear it as I feel too hot,would rather just were a running top and ignore the rain

Ah, dri fit socks. Hadn't even heard about them. I'll check it out Quiet.

OneHand I'm using trail shoes but they are def not Goretex ones. Maybe that can be my investment when I've got to grips with the great outdoors.

It seems the top half is a bit trickier.

I use trail shoes, they aren't waterproof, tbh my feet just get a bit wet and I put up with it. I do wear running socks which are better I think, hold the water less. Not cheap, but worth every penny.

With regards to the rain, after several years of running, I have come to the conclusion that just getting wet is the best option. I've never found a waterproof that doesn't make me sweat loads and once you are wet, you're wet. I quite like running in the rain actually, makes me feel quite virtuous

Right, I'll sort some dri fit type running socks out to solve the wet feet problem. And I'll stop being a softy and just run in the rain.

Thanks for the info.

Yes get proper socks from a running shop, I like Falke. Wet feet are unavoidable but you don't need socks that soak it up. I've got a couple of long sleeved tops, one thin merino wool which is for 10degrees+ and one thick one from running shop which does until it is below freezing, when I add something underneath. I do have a jacket but onlyi if it is chucking down, technical fabrics mean you don't get sodden. It is all much easier with the right kit, it doesn't have to cost a lot, my top was £22 in sale, and it will last for years and years. Well socks do wear out but my adidas running tights are 4 years old and fine.