This week it is clear that the weather has definitely turned autumnal and
someone is arsing around with thermostat; one minute it's hat, gloves and long tights weather and next it's shorts and t-shirt weather again.
One thing is for certain the wind and rain is back! I heard
the other day that one town in England had a right down pour and had as much rain in
12hrs than they would have expected in the whole month! From one extreme to
the other; driest September since records began and now wettest so far.....
The best thing about the change in the weather is that
we get to buy new running kit, which helps us both stay warm and stay safe. I
never need
Social media was all a buzz the other week with the
launch of the Aldi kit and I for one was waiting at the door at 8am the other
Thursday. Armed with base layers, compression tops, black socks and flashing
lights I made my way to the till. My next biggest challenge was where on earth was I going
to put it all, perhaps it is time to sort out my running draws, switch over my
summer running kit to my autumn/ winter kit. Gone are the shorts and vest tops
and in come the long sleeve tops, 3/4 tights and full length tights, gloves and
buffs are the new standard.
As well as an opportunity to shop and buy new kit, here
are my other reasons to like autumn/winter running:-
- Running in the cold/wet and dark makes you feel hard core
- How amazing you hot shower/ bath feels after your run
- Cozying up on the sofa after your long run feels more justified
- The natural rosy glow you get after your chilly run
- Running in the snow makes you feel especially hard core
My parting shot is that no matter what the weather; red hot or pouring with rain, it is definitely getting darker so make sure you can been seen. The best quote I heard the other day was "your never heard of a Christmas tree getting run over" well they do have a point.
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| So remember be bright and be seen |
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