commented that it didn’t wick as well as might be hoped, but it performed very well on really cold days. Its slim fit and good looks should win admirers.Contact www.asics.co.ukRonhill Aspiration Windlite Gilet, £30 This very light gilet, made from Ronhill

's wicking and insulating efficient. It'll need efficient ventilation - a long front zipper, for example, will allow you to control your temperature. Gilets with zip-off sleeves are another flexible winter stalwart. Three layers should be ample for even

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for anything but the car journey to a winter race. That's the traditional view on running jackets and it's one that manufacturers have slowly accepted and adapted to. The sleeveless gilet now offers a practical solution for those looking for an outer layer

, appalled by the price of petrol and desperate to squeeze in a run before a congested working day, a novice adventure racer looking for a resistance session or just an average runner who needs a flexible means of carrying kit to and from training

.) adidas Supernova Women’s Wind Jacket, £50 Weight 244gThe sleeves on this jacket zip off to turn it in to a gilet, and the fit is better than most convertible jackets thanks to adidas’s ForMotion 3D design. It feels a little bulky, but has practical

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