Running

Seems a bit harsh. I didn't even do anything :(

you know what you did...

Tights >>>>>>>>>>

Long sleeves >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Hats >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Gloves >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Gloves are allowed if T <= 5ºC

here we go, winters coming and knightlancer will again tell us we're a bunch of sissies running in more than a pair of shorts and a vest

:)

At 5 degrees you can move from vest into t-shirt. But only if it's windy.

Thicker socks at 0 degrees?

0 degrees you can put a sock on it

-5 you can wear shorts.

Obviously only complete melts would even consider wearing anything more than a vest and short-shorts whilst running, however, if one were to do it, is there any real difference between all the fancy pants compression/merino/other crap I can't afford and the cheap Marks&Sparks long johns I've been wearing for work during the winter for the last few years?
Not run in the winter before so presumably deep heat and htfu is all that's really required but if I want to wimp out and wear another layer underneath am I gonna suffer wearing them?

If you've already got the stuff, just try running in it. If disaster ensues, don't do it again.

I bought a pair of Nike leggings for something like £40 - they're comfy, and still look as good after dozens of washes and runs. Nice, but pricey.

Oh, and don't buy any tops. You seem to be entering lots of events now - you'll end up with loads of free running t shirts...

Ha, I was thinking the same thing. Bristol half T-shirt appears to be of rather nice quality. Nike rttb one is same material as my overpriced miler vest.
Do winter events give you long-sleeve freebies? If so, win.

Ooh, lummy, the Great North Run is hilly, isn't it?

Still, a woman gave me an ice cream on the route. Then another gave me a biscuit. Top notch.

I saw women handing out ice-pops. waaaay too cold for them.

It ended up being much much better than I remember it being, particularly the support, the bands and the general atmosphere, even in the drizzle and rain.

Managed to start near the front so not too much dodging of slow runners. Got a 1:22:44 pb.

Definitely going to enter next year now.

I saw women handing out ice-pops. waaaay too cold for them.

It ended up being much much better than I remember it being, particularly the support, the bands and the general atmosphere, even in the drizzle and rain.

Managed to start near the front so not too much dodging of slow runners. Got a 1:22:44 pb.

Definitely going to enter next year now.

We're in different leagues, fella. I came in an hour behind you! Mind you, that ice cream was damn tasty.

1:22:44?? Holy crap that's quick. Well done dude!

1:22:44?? Holy crap that's quick. Well done dude!

Thanks. Quite a lot of training behind it...

Any other good half marathons worth doing in the new year near London? Doing Henley in oct but then just want to get back to training and maybe even riding my bike over the winter but want to do lots more in the spring. halfmarathonlist.co.uk lists em all but recommendations from people on here mean more than the blurb on there about each one..

Heavy weight merino top
Thermo compression tights
Merino buff
Merino beanie
Merino socks
Insulated gloves
Thin softshell jacket
Carbide studded shoes

thats my winter....

I'd just hide inside on a treadmill if I lived in Norway, you're boss for embracing that shit.
Do the locals get up to that kinda madness too or are you a freak?

Has anyone spotted a treadmill in Londons famous London that can be/is at an incline of ~8%?

Lycra leggings are worth having, not sure about all this merino stuff. Oh and a hat...

I've never entered a winter run, so I don't know about free long sleeve tops. However, a pair of cycling arm warders turns a tshirt into a long sleeve top...

Oh and as its been 10 days off running, I'm going to try a slow off road run tomorrow...

If I can do it pain free then I'll run the marathon, if I don't then I'm going to bin it off, I've got lots of fun runs to do over the winter, and I don't need to break myself for one race.

I'd just hide inside on a treadmill if I lived in Norway, you're boss for embracing that shit.
Do the locals get up to that kinda madness too or are you a freak?

Yes and no.

The locals love their winter sports. So theyre out in the mountains walking on skis etc.

Not many cycle, and run through it though.

With a little preparation its a blast. Pitch black woods, snow covered trails, and intense music on the headphones.

That clothes list above is designed to allow me to run without overheating too much. Yet should be enough to keep me alive if I twist an ankle or something, and have to limp a few km home. Which has happened.

On the pavement thin tights, and baselayer, together with a windproof jacket will get me through pretty much anything.

My new toy is a insulated Camebak. You get proper dehydrated in sub zero temps. This'll be amassive improvement over wearing a water belt under my jacket. Plus I could stash some clothes in there when I get warm.

Ha, I was thinking the same thing. Bristol half T-shirt appears to be of rather nice quality. Nike rttb one is same material as my overpriced miler vest.
Do winter events give you long-sleeve freebies? If so, win.

National XC champs typically have long sleeve tips on sale. I've never been given one as a race freebie.

Yes and no.

The locals love their winter sports. So theyre out in the mountains walking on skis etc.

Not many cycle, and run through it though.

With a little preparation its a blast. Pitch black woods, snow covered trails, and intense music on the headphones.

That clothes list above is designed to allow me to run without overheating too much. Yet should be enough to keep me alive if I twist an ankle or something, and have to limp a few km home. Which has happened.

On the pavement thin tights, and baselayer, together with a windproof jacket will get me through pretty much anything.

My new toy is a insulated Camebak. You get proper dehydrated in sub zero temps. This'll be amassive improvement over wearing a water belt under my jacket. Plus I could stash some clothes in there when I get warm.

I quite enjoy a bit of sub zero. 2009 in Edinburgh was excellent and I discovered that XC spikes are pretty good for running on compacted snow in the city. Getting out into the Pentland hills was quite spectacular.

@Dammit re treadmills: I have an acquaintance (also s London based) who does a lot of hill running and he does uphill tempos on treadmill. I shall ask where for you. But are there no hills near you? Crystal palace/ forest hill maybe?