Kit for the Unpredictable British Weather
Dress right for your run -- even in unpredictable weather! Laura takes us through her strange weather kit tips, from waterproof shoes to head buffs.
Kit for the Unpredictable British Weather
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The British Summer. The weather should be glorious and we should always be running in beautiful sunshine — but we all know that is not always the case!
This summer so far has brought with it a lot of rain and a lot of heat. It can be difficult to know how to dress for this unpredictable UK weather. Here are my kit tips below:
Running in the heat is my least favourite of conditions. It’s impossible not to get too hot and the worry of dehydration sets in. Over the years I have found the following to be very useful.
I do try as hard as I can to avoid running in heat altogether, it makes it far less enjoyable for me!
The trickiest of weathers to dress for! You want to cover up from the rain but also stay cool. The good thing about wet weather is it takes away the risk of dehydrating too quickly as the rain helps to keep you cool.
A lot of runners will have a favourite kind of running shoe and stick with it. I am no different! I have a favourite pair for road running and a favourite pair for trail running. Fortunately, both are pretty good for any weather.
For trail running in particular I recently purchased some waterproof trail shoes for my adventure along Hadrian’s Wall. They proved to be the most valuable item I had with me! They were light on my feet, breathable, but when tested in the bogs around one of the roman forts, they held strong and I had completely dry feet! Made a nice change from cross country days in boggy trainers. These were worth the expense and I cannot recommend them enough: Salomon Speedcross 5W.