Clothes for (slow) jogging in the witner

[Gwenhwyfar]

Hi everyone

Just been looking at the thread from 7 November about winter running jackets. Most of you said in that thread that you don't wear a jacket, only hat and gloves. However, I'm really slow and out of shape and am a person who feels the cold a lot anyway - I definitely don't feel the temperature as 10 degrees higher when I job, maybe 5. I also like to combine jogging and walking so would need to be able to warm up for the walk back if I've reached my limit.

At the moment I wear the very thin short-sleeved top I used to wear for the gym, followed by a thicker top that's not really a sports top at all and a warm waterproof jacket. The two outer layers are obviously not meant for exercise and I suppose could be making things worse as I would be jogging in my own cold sweat after 10 minutes.

So, what would you suggest, at a reasonable price? I reckon I would carry on with the thin top first, then a thicker top, then a jacket (hi-vis?) over the top.

Do I need 'sports' hat and gloves, or are normal ones OK. I haven't needed these yet this year for the cold, but I do wear a hat when it's drizzling and of course my head overheats.

Also shoes, I've had to stop wearing my trainers as they have holes in the top and make my feet cold. For the last few days, I've been jogging in my walking shoes. Is this OK for my feet or do I need to buy special winter jogging shoes?

I'm also planning to buy a cheap light for my arm as I have to jog in the dark now.

It's 10 degrees here today, but it can get down to minus temperatures in Jan-Feb. I presume I'll just be doing Youtube videos by then, but if not, it would be good to have winter gear that can go from this temperature down to those ones.

Do you have a decathlon near you? Or can you order online? They have brilliant running stuff. I would get running shoes and a winter running jacket (with a hood, in case it rains).

Thanks Jelly.

All non-essential shops are closed, but I can order online. I've been looking at a jacket, but to use as the middle layer instead of the thick top I have now, if you see what I mean. Then either the current warm rain jacket or my summer rain jacket until I see the need for a sports outer jacket. And then if I do get an outer jacket, I've been thinking of getting one in a hi-vis colour.

This is what I've been looking at:
www.decathlon.co.uk/p/run-warm-hooded-women-s-jacket/_/R-p-307325

Would running shoes definitely not have those holes my trainers have? Difficult to buy shoes without trying them on...

Would a hood really work? All the hoods I've had in the past have been really fiddly and won't stay on.

Get proper running socks like stance very warm
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07B5YBQCY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_TjUUFbHMT5MYZ?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

Layers.
Muff for neck like hygge bands
Long sleeve sports top from tkmaxx or de athlon or gapfit when reduced
Feece or thin zip up sports layer
Wind and rain proof running jacket

Sports gloves snd hats are easy to stuff in pocket such as www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075SCGSFC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_PmUUFbYB4DB29?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

Mandm have some good deals
www.mandmdirect.com/02/fts/?search=Women+running+jacket

Slow jogger here.
Running shoes are important. Layering up.

Or beanie like www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08JR4S2T4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_puUUFb7D55BXP?psc=1&tag=mumsnetforu03-21

Thanks very much Embrace. I like the tops and jackets on that site. The running shoes still seem to have those little holes though. Maybe I need to do a specific search for winter running shoes or something.

You mean like mesh?

@Embracelife

Or beanie like ]]

"The perfect set for a serious winter runner"

Ha! I've got some work to do to become a serious winter runner! Maybe the beanie would inspire me!
Whatever I buy, it's cheaper than my former gym subscription isn't it...

@Embracelife

You mean like mesh?

Yes, I guess it's the mesh that makes my feet cold. I'm Ok with my walking shoes and they look like trainers, but I don't know if they protect my feet enough.

Trail running shoes
runnerclick.com/best-waterproof-running-shoes-reviewed/

But if you get warmer socks will be fine

If you can jog run in your walking shoes and it s comfortable for you then why not?

Are you slower than 12.5 minutes/mile, OP?

@Embracelife

If you can jog run in your walking shoes and it s comfortable for you then why not?

Thanks. I might stick to the walking shoes until real shops are open at least.

@lljkk

Are you slower than 12.5 minutes/mile, OP?

I think so lljkk. I have a fitbit, but it doesn't show speed very easily, just time and km I've done including all the km I've done that day. I know it takes me 20 minutes to go around the park, but I'm not sure what the exact distance is, somewhere between 2 and 2.5kish I think so my speed would be somewhere between 6 and 7.5 kph and a 12.4 minutes/mile is 7ph isn't it?

I do know that I jog at the kind of pace that other people walk so very slowly, but it's definitely a huge effort for me. I sweat and my face stays red for a good while afterwards.

Ooooh, my kind of thread

I am a walking Decathlon advert. Their RunWarm leggings are great. merino running socks. And on top I wear something like this which is thick and warm and an amazing bargain www.decathlon.co.uk/p/women-s-run-warm-long-sleeved-jogging-jersey/_/R-p-152557?currentPage=1&filter=all&mc=8394789&c=BLACK&orderId=gb104639466

I wear a fleece of ski mid payer on top to take off. If a biot warmer, I wear a thinner LS top but still with thick fleece to take off as needed. I wear thin Decathlon running gloves and this sort of hat www.decathlon.co.uk/p/running-hat/_/R-p-157211

The gloves and hat can be shoved in the fleece pockets and that tied around waist as I warm up. I run at 6.5-7 mins per km and really feel the cold.

I'm a cold person but I wouldn't buy a running jacket like that. I think the hood could be annoying. I've worn a hat once to run in, it was -5 and I still had to take it off after a mile because i was too hot!
My running attire builds up from t-shirt and cropped leggings to long sleeved t-shirt and cropped or long leggings, then thermal base layer and thicker long leggings, and maybe thermal plus another long sleeved top or rain jacket if it's really cold (I'm talking minus degrees!). I wear gloves in summer due to Reynauds!
I tend to wear a thermal base layer (really like the Haga one from Contra) with a bright coloured t-shirt over the top, or running rain jacket if it's colder, very wet or windy. Then I'd wear a buff round my neck, tucked into your t-shirt neckline to keep the drafts out, and one round my ears. I wear my rain jacket to keep the wind out as much as the rain! I've been up in the hills recently where the temperature has been in single figures and we've walked a fair bit but i've not worn any more clothes than this.
The Decathlon Run Warm reflective tights are great, especially if you're going out in the dark and I have numerous pairs of their liner type gloves.

contra-movement.com/collections/womens-tops/products/womens-base-layer

www.decathlon.co.uk/p/run-warm-night-women-s-warm-running-tights/_/R-p-308057?mc=8554267&c=BLACK

I’d boil alive in that jacket.

I only wear my cheap and cheerful decathlon jacket when it’s raining. I much prefer to have loads of thin layers.
For trainers, I’ve got some trail shoes which have Goretex and are waterproof.

I definitely feel the cold, currently WFH with a blanket on my knee, but I don’t seem to mind it as much when I’m running. Everyone’s different though. One of my running buddies Is in a T-shirt and shorts almost all year round. If she’s got leggings on, you know its cold.

"One of my running buddies Is in a T-shirt and shorts almost all year round. If she’s got leggings on, you know its cold"

Well, this is the thing. When I went out on Saturday, I had two tops, one a bit thicker and an anorak with a lining and there were people running in shorts so I obviously do need a lot more layers than many others. Probably both because I'm quite slow and because I feel the cold anyway.

I would have been really cold walking in the hills in single figures without a jumper :)

Thanks everyone. Very interesting. I hadn't even considered special socks - I would have thought that was only for the serious people.
Looks like I'll be Miss Decathlon soon.

While you're here, can I ask what do you do if it's actually freezing on the ground. Wouldn't jogging then be dangerous? I suspect I'll be doing indoor exercise come January.

Only weather I don’t run in is ice, snow or really high temperatures. I don’t need to fall over and I get really dehydrated and it gives me migraines.

There’s not many days of the year when it’s like that, tbh.

Running on grass or in woods is lovely at low temps - crispy but not slippy. I live in London and most pavements are kept free from ice most of the time. I agree, it isn't often a problem.

This interests me as having done c25k in the first lockdown in March it’s my first winter ‘running’ - also slow running, I average 11 minutes per mile. I haven’t added anything extra to my running clothes since July when I bought running leggings and vests. I’m still going out in the running leggings and vests and coming home red in the face from the exertion and red on the arms from the cold which is an interesting combination. I’d assumed that as I am still red in the face I wouldn’t be needing extra layers, as I’m exercising?

Wow Chankly. I get red in the face AND cold. I'm wearing so much more than you!

Layers and trial and error.

It tends to be better to be well covered all over in lighter layers than have something too thick and go hot/ cold.

My paces are variable. I can run 5k in 30 mins... I might go on trail and walk as much as I run.

I'd typically wear
A vest
Long sleeve t-shirt or light zippy jacket-top
Maybe a wind/ showerproof or in very cold weather a light fleece.
Light hat or buff, buff can be good for ears, head or neck.
Fingerless gloves. I quite like keeping gloves on after stripping spare layers.
Thicker leggings, my calf muscles don't like being cold and its easier to manage my upper body.

I try to go for layers that can go around my waist or in pockets. Warming up inside is good, I like Mr Motivator's 12 min videos on youtube. I have been known to stash layers in bushes for collection on the way home or loop locally and fling into my front garden before going further affield.

Also look out for high-viz reflective/ neon/ bright colours.

Decathlon is fantastic. Also Aldi/ Lidl do great bits and pieces if you can get the timing right.

Shoes, I'd stick with regular runners. Walking shoes have less shock absobsion. Waterproof would only get sweaty anyway hence the usually being meshy. Get the rest of your body comfortable and your feet should be fine in most winter weather.

Today it was 2 degrees (C) when I went out. I wore:

• Long sleeved Under Armour running top (thin)
• Thin Ronhill rain jacket
• Adidas gloves (also thin)- these are actually DH’s but I don’t mind them big.
• Thick winter leggings from Sturdy by Design
• Headband from Hygge bands
• Chest running light.

(If it’s raining, I wear a cap (rather than a hood) to keep water off my face).

Personally I prefer thin layers which I can remove if needed. I was a bit too hot today really- should’ve gone for short sleeved top under my jacket.