Running In Winter??

How do you cope with the early nights and the bad weather? I wouldn't run in the dark and I'm losing motivation. Any tips?
Thanks!!

Do you wear a normal knitted hat? Or are there special running ones that I haven't found yet?!

Ed

How do you cope with the early nights and the bad weather? I wouldn't run in the dark and I'm losing motivation. Any tips?
Thanks!!

i run in a t shirt and shorts at about 9pm at night by the main road
have had no problems, except i cant breath through my nose because of the cold air
by the time ive finished im sweating hard, you really dont need all these running jumpers etc

I'm new to running (started in March) so this thread is useful information for me as I was wondering the same. I have a Karrimor running kit, including a hat of the same brand, which include fluorescent and reflective blocks for night running. They all have the sweat wicking technology too.

My winter schedule plan so far, is to do a daytime run over the weekend (I have children so bicycles and safe space need to be planned ahead) and two after dark (between 5-7pm) runs along a 3.5 mile circuit of main roads near home. I'll see how I feel when the weather turns and driving rain is lashing my face.

I'm new to running (started in March) so this thread is useful information for me as I was wondering the same. I have a Karrimor running kit, including a hat of the same brand, which include fluorescent and reflective blocks for night running. They all have the sweat wicking technology too.

My winter schedule plan so far, is to do a daytime run over the weekend (I have children so bicycles and safe space need to be planned ahead) and two after dark (between 5-7pm) runs along a 3.5 mile circuit of main roads near home. I'll see how I feel when the weather turns and driving rain is lashing my face.

Yeh I find it quite tricky to stay motivated too. I have a long-sleeved top but it won't keep me warm once we reach the depths of winter. I am going to look into the light jackets, I've seen Nike and Adidas ones in runnign shops but I might try eBay or Sports Direct, unless anyone knows of any deals going? They're pretty expensive otherwise.

I am a bit dubious about wearing a hat whilst running, feels like it would get pretty sweaty and gross straight away? I wear gloves to keep my hands turning to ice.

Generally in winter I lose motivation and stop running, I cycle for tranpsort so end up relying on that

Ed

Managed to find any decently priced jackets? I could really do with one, nothing worse than a downpour in the middle of a long run :/

I only run outside during the winter/cold periods, so much easier. I find it very relaxing when it's dark and the street lights are on, too. Always wear shorts and a long-sleeve top and I warm up within minutes.

Obviously depends on your area in terms of safety but winter running is definitely my preferred choice.

I only run outside during the winter/cold periods, so much easier. I find it very relaxing when it's dark and the street lights are on, too. Always wear shorts and a long-sleeve top and I warm up within minutes.

Obviously depends on your area in terms of safety but winter running is definitely my preferred choice.

I agree with the relaxing/street lights thing.

Mild nights running in the dark are immense.

However recently I've started to feel the cold more (I wear a base layer with a football jersey usually). Will have to invest in a running coat with my Xmas money I reckon!