running in adverse weather-please give your clothing recommendations

[Suzannewithaplan]

specifically can anyone recommend some lightweight but waterproof gloves, my most recent run would have been far more tolerable had I the right gloves.

Also jackets, I have this it's been good so far but today I'd have liked something a bit more heavy duty

have an amazing wind proof saucony jacket, is better in rain than the so-called water resistant ones, thick and warm but breathable - it's my choice for when there is too much weather happening at once (cold AND windy AND raining) it's a few years old though so not sure if it's still out there for sale

have feeling it came with clip on lights so maybe not that old, it's bright orange, I heart it, v generous fit for saucony who are normally true to size so good for layering

dunno about gloves, I am about to head out wearing the £1 magic ones I've used to pick up bits of horse poo

Thanks Mitchy, I'll have a look at Saucony jackets :)
Some of those running jackets are just so expensive and I'm never sure if I'd be partly paying for the name?

I have some good cycling gloves but they're too thick for running

I can't see one like it in their current range. It's a strange sort of fabric, label says polyester and spandex, it's obviously from a winter range because it goes so well with the matching black and orange fleecy running tights!

mine has worn v well considering I use it a lot when riding on roads etc as well as for running

hmm, I shall research and watch you tube video's explaining the pro's and cons of the various weatherproofing technologies, by the time I am able to make a decision it will be summer and I'll be stressing about how to stay cool instead:o

The thing is with the heavier running jackets I'm not sure how washable they are. My thin wind proof running jacket from Sub 4 goes in the wash and dries in a flash so I don't mind sweating in it. But my thicker wind proof one from mountain warehouse I don't think would wash/dry well which means I'm loathe to sweat in it too much.

I've been running in all weathers for 7 years and I've never owned a running jacket. Once you get going you're warm and I'd rather been too cold at the start than over warm later. In the very coldest weather I wear a light fleece, but I don't wear a waterproof. If you have a high wicking shirt, it never really gets more wet than it would through sweat anyway.

The magic gloves for £1 on ebay are the best running gloves IMO. Not waterproof but I think you'd be far too hot if they were.

you must be tougher than me Marphe, I could cope maybe cope with running in the cold and wet for about 20 minutes tops, I always take a waterproof if it's threatening to rain.

I take your point Pleaseputyourshoeson, I've heard that high tech fabric can be hard to care for!

I like ronhill gloves, £8 or gore gloves £12, both from Run for It but any sports shop will prob have ( and may be cheaper). Neither are waterproof but are lightweight and keep hands warm even when wet, they dont get all soggy and heavy. I have heard of sealskins socks which are waterproof, not sure if they do gloves too. Some people find the socks just make them sweaty, others love them. I haven't tried.
I run most days in almost any weather and don't wear waterproof jacket either, on cold days I have warmer winter long sleeved top and fleecy headband and in spring/ summer/ autumn find I just get too hot and would rather run in rain in short sleeved top, soon dry when I get home

I just wear fairly thin gloves, not sure waterproof would be comfortable. My favourite gloves are Gore ones, but I left them in a loo somewhere and now have a Nike pair.

I do have a couple of running jackets which I find generally sweaty and uncomfortable. Like some others I only wear them about half a dozen times a year so spending a lot isn't worth it. One is ronhill, that's super light but an unpleasant shade of pink, and I have a karrimor one which was dirt cheap.

I only wear them when it's cold, wet and windy. Generally a couple of layers plus gloves and hat is enough for me.

Same here-I just wear a base layer and a running vest over the top.
I've got some ronhill lightweight gloves and headband (£11 for both from go outdoors)
If I'm doing a slow run in the rain (yuck!) I borrow my husbands v lightweight waterproof berghaus jacket. Think it was about £100 but it's fab. I would get too warm doing a faster paced run in it but I am a very warm blooded person!

I've just got Karrimor gloves for Christmas and they are lovely for the start of runs but if I'm going far I tend to end up carrying them towards the end.

this worked for me yesterday for 10 miles in sleet at 8am - my leggings actually grew frosty by the end of the run.

Slightly heavier Nike running long sleeved top, zipped up
Tight running vest underneath tucked into tights
Nike epic run full length tights
Nike running gloves
Mid ankle socks over top of tights
Polar fleece headband over ears

I can't wear a running jacket, it's simply too hot after 2m or so. For me, keeping my ears and hands warm is the priority.

what I need is a runners assistant to carry the extra layers as I get too hot.

Wonder what the hourly rate is for one of them? :o

Yes, that would be very handy. I need someone like that to carry a drink for me. In summer I use a camel-bak but right now I'd like someone on a bike to carry my drinks bottle.

I really like my Nike half zip tops which I wear over a t shirt. They are thicker than a t shirt and really do keep me warm without too much bulk. Zipping up the neck stops the wind chill as well.

or you could get one of these www.fitsip.com/