Five winter essentials
Hi-viz
Needed even during daylight during this part of the year, the Craft Safety Vest is useful for throwing over your gear before you head out without heating you up too much once you get running: €29.99 from Runworx.ie/run-clothing/clothing-men/men-running-jacket/Craft-Safety-VestShowerproof
For a step up into a hi-viz that's also wind and shower proof, the Ron Hill Vizion Windlite Jacket is a good option. It is €51 from johnbuckleysports.combut will get plenty of wear between now and next summer. johnbuckleysports.com/products/params/1/1142/567
Hat
The Craft Thermal Hat is a tight but comfortable fit, as well as reflective. It's also light and thin enough that you can pack it away in your jacket once your head gets too sweaty mid-run: €15 from runways.ie/store/product/67115/Craft-Thermal-Hat-Black-L-XL/
Base layer
Helly Hanson has a good reputation for its winter wear, and for good reason. This women's base layer will keep you warm and dry quickly. It's €35 from theedge-sports.com/store/product/62489/Helly-Hansen-Women%27s-Dry-Original-Racer-Blue/
Gloves
Some people find them vital; others find their hands get pretty itchy as they heat up. However, a light but warm pair of running gloves does come in, ahem, handy. These Nike men's lightweight run gloves are €14.99 from sub4.ie/accessories-gloves-nike-mens-lightweight-gloves-330010-p-865.html?osCsid=gbn6blmkq0h7g5g4v5g0gimoi6
