Spring Running: What to Wear

As the nights get lighter, and the weather starts to get warmer, Spring is a great time to get back into your training. However, changeable weather conditions bring their own challenges, from running through blustery showers, to frosty mornings, to warm sunshine – sometimes all rolled into the same session. To get the most from your spring training, it's important to plan your running kit for unpredictable weather, allowing you to stay comfortable in all conditions and focus on your running.

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Flexible, Adaptable Clothing

During this transitional season there is less emphasis on extreme weather protection, and more of a focus towards lightweight, breathable and easy to take on and off garments which allow you to adapt to changeable conditions quickly, without hindering performance or interrupting your run.

For training at this time of year you need to maintain some weather protection, but you can do away with a winter layer or two. Ditch the thermals, but make sure you wear a lightweight wicking baselayer, and team it with a lightweight showerproof running jacket which can be easily be packed away if you don't need it. Half zip tops are great for allowing extra adjustable ventilation, while gilets and jackets with removable sleeves are a great option for changeable weather, keeping your core protected without overheating.

As it starts to get warmer, consider swapping running tights for a pair of breathable shorts, or a pair of 3/4 tights are a good transitional item, allowing extra cooling without feeling too cold.

Accessories-wise, consider a running cap to keep sun out of your eyes and rain off your head. Running bandanas are also a great versatile accessory, and can be worn as a scarf in colder temperatures, and as a headband for sun protection with extra wicking in warmer temperatures. Keep a pair of lightweight, breathable gloves handy for colder mornings and nights. Arm warmers which can be quickly removed and easily packed away are also a useful option.

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Layer up

Like winter running, chilly starts can still be a problem and a balance has to be struck between feeling cold and overheating, especially as you start to warm up. Start off with a couple of layers, and remove a layer as your body temperature warms up. At the same time, feeling slightly cool before your run is a good indication that you're not overdressed. The key rule of thumb is to dress as though the temperature is 20 degrees higher than it actually is. This accounts for raised body temperature while training.

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Key Running Kit for Spring Training

• Lightweight, wicking baselayer

• Tops with ½ zips for added ventilation

• Lightweight, breathable shorts or ¾ tights

• Lightweight, packable, showerproof running jacket

• Breathable, wicking running socks

• Lightweight, breathable gloves.

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