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Even the most foolhardy runner will at some point require running tights when the mercury drops and these tights have been made to cope with the elements that winter running brings. Tight through the calf but looser above the knee, the fit is more relaxed around the quads to add a degree of modesty, allow greater movement and for additional undergarments. The front panels are also weatherproofed and come versions come with a fleece lining. Available in black and sequoiaNike seem to have successfully ticked two boxes here - a jacket that is reflective for running at night, whilst looking cool enough to wear in the day. We’re a big fan of the camo print, and just how bright it looks when a car light hits it. The runner-specific hood keeps you dry and fits well over a cap, and whilst the jacket is made from water-resistant material, there’s also strategically placed vents throughout the jacket. Available in a number of different camo colours.

Built for cold, windy, winter running, Nike’s Aeroloft gilet has body-mapped insulation panels to help trap your body heat as you move, whilst still being breathable. It’s lightweight and packs away into itself for when you get too hot. It’s also water-resistant in a rain shower. Available in olive, desert and black.Built for cold, windy, winter running, Nike’s Aeroloft gilet has body-mapped insulation panels to help trap your body heat as you move, whilst still being breathable. It’s lightweight and packs away into itself for when you get too hot. It’s also water-resistant in a rain shower. Available in olive, desert and black.Made for those cold days when pulling your sleeves down over your fingers just won’t cut it, these quilted running gloves are warm and reflective. Made from a lightweight fabric that is insulating without being too hot and sweaty, you’ll be able to keep these on for the entire run.

Running kit can be very expensive. A lot of research and design work goes into the key developments that major brands put out each season and if you want to enjoy these innovations, then you have to pay for them. However, it can be argued that running kit is just running kit and that as long as it does a few basic things, then job done. This is the Aldi approach and their bargain running kit is not to be scoffed at. We've been trying out some key pieces - As the weather is changing, this base layer from Aldi becomes a very useful and cheap bit of kit to add to your arsenal. It's features some different density of weave in its panels on the front, under the arms and on the back so that the hotter areas can cool quicker, whilst the polymide and elastane mix gives it the tight, form fitting look that you want from a base layer. It is quick thickUltra light running jacket - ￡14.99At ￡15, this jacket is all that you could hope for. It features YKK zips, a vent on the back to help keep you from over heating, it packs down into the back pocket and has a very useful elastic clip belt so you can wear it like a mini bum-bag when not running in it. It's not breathable,