of the best winter warmers.Concurve Scub Running Cap – £18With the rim of this hat curving down over the ears there is something faintly medieval about its look. It does, though, guarantee warm ears on frosty mornings. The hat uses Gore's Windstopper N2S

feeling cool, but soon warmed up. However, it did seem to cool down mid-run before warming again towards the end, which was confirmed by the temperature readings."Overall The thermometer showed the Mizuno was efficient, as the final reading was just over 1.5

Layering running tops is the best way to stay comfortable in cold conditions and manufacturers are starting to offer three-in-one kit solutions. We test the best.Crane SportsIncludes Winter Running Jacket £12,L/S Running Top £6.99,Seamless Running

’s claims, it feels a little scratchy. Contact: 01926 339388; www.lockwoods.comOdlo Synergy – £39Hot spots: The mix of polyester and merino wool works well. It’s comfortable, wicking and warm, with none of the scratchiness found in the 100 per cent woolen

day, and Brooks Vapor-Dry fabric ensures you won't become too sweaty if the weather warms up. They have a small internal key pocket and flatlocked, offset seams to prevent chafing.Contact www.brooksrunning.co.uk; 01903 817 009Pearl Izumi Therma Fleece

good rule of thumb to avoid overheating is to kit yourself out as if it were 10ºC warmer. Wind  affects your body's ability to control its temperature by sweating, so wrap up warm on windy days. A buff will shield your face and keep you breathing

Don’t let the wind break you – get kitted out in this gale-proof gear and run through all the seasonsSalomon Sonic Skin Jacket, £140 At first glance, this top-end jacket doesn’t appear comfortable, with a boxy look and quite stiff material. Once on

.patagonia.com Sub Zero Factor 1 Long Sleeve, £26, 172g A skin-tight, lightweight base layer that’s versatile enough to be worn in both warm and cool conditions. The polymide fabric wicks extremely well to keep you dry, and the ribbed fabric traps warm air next

.Best for Wet off-road days.Contact 0161 366 8207; www.hillyclothing.co.ukLewisKit Merino Wool Padley £10 Fibre content: 42% merino wool, 42% acrylic, 14% nylon, 2% elastaneThey say This loop-piled thermal winter sock provides cushioning and shock absorption

over 100g, could be a category-killing product.Contact 00800 0000 0041; www.patagonia.comRaidlight R-Light MP+ - £129Weight 124gThis jacket is made by a small French company, which is owned by an elite trail runner. It shows. The MP+ is not quite