RUNNING JACKETS

Protect yourself against the elements with the GHI’S top-rated outerwear.

WINNER GORE® Wear R5 Gore-tex Infinium Insulated Women’s

Jacket £219.99, gorewear.com 98/100 Combining deep pockets with a snug-fitting hood, this running jacket is warm yet lightweight and is also extremely breathable. It’s impressively water resistant and comfortable to wear, and there are toggles if you wish to adjust the fit. Strong zips and hi-vis reflective panels make this ideal for winter runs.

RUNNERS-UP Brooks Carbonite Women’s Running Jacket £129.99, startfitness.co.uk 93/100 Weighing

just 123g, this lightweight running jacket is so unrestrictive you might forget you’re wearing it. It fared well in wind and showers, although we’d have liked a hood for extra protection. Ample fluorescent details and zipped internal pockets make this one of our top-rated jackets.

Columbia Outdry Ex™ Women’s Lightweight Shell Jacket £180,

Amazon 91/100 Small enough to fit in your pocket, this showerproof running jacket is ideal for unpredictable weather. It has a sweat-wicking back vent and hood and the wind-proofing is impressive, although the fabric rustled a little in the wind test. White may seem to be an impractical colour, but it’s a solid buy that hikers will also appreciate.