The British autumn is often a tricky call kit-wise, too wet for T-shirts but still too warm for thick layers. So we took a selection of the best shower-resistant, lightweight jackets out for a test-run. They're not designed to stand up to really
A long-sleeved jacket could be the most expensive and under-utilised piece of kit in your running wardrobe. If it's fully waterproof, it doesn't breathe. If it really breathes, it isn't waterproof. Even if it does a good job of both, it's too warm
Autumn is here and the temperature is already decidedly chilly, so we've compiled a great selection of apparel to suit your needs. Fold away jackets will keep you dry, lightweight layers protect against the wind and there's cosy softshell creations
Now that your unused bottles of sun cream have been packed away for another year, it’s time to start kitting yourself out for the winter running season. As with other types of kit, jackets have become increasingly high tech in recent years
.) 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
Adidas Response DS Wind Jacket (£37)Kerry says: Whether or not to wear a jacket is a big decision when it comes to running in summer and early autumn. Starting out sans jacket can mean a chilly run with nothing to protect against the wind. Most
Lucy says: My biggest mistake as a runner has to be layering up my existing gear rather than buying a proper winter running jacket. So I was very excited about Revolution Running’s Softshell jacket, £60, arriving in the office to try
GORE Women's Air Jacket (£100)Kerry says: Although the sun is starting to make more frequent appearances, the British summer ahead is sure to bring showers as well as sun. Stay dry on those rainy day runs with the GORE Women's Air Jacket.With a
Nike Women's Shifter Jacket (£48.00)Kerry says: At £60 this was already good value but the on-sale price makes this pretty much fall into the category of 'can't afford not to'. Nike's Stormfit fabric ensures that in all but the most biblical
OVERALL 6 Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ, £125 Contact oakley.co.uk The adidas glasses may have come top of the pile
