WOMEN’S JACKETS

Puma packable woven jacket

£59.99, run4it.com

Great for fashionistas looking for something to throw on when it’s wet but not end-of-days torrential. Features reflective detailing.

Asics Fuzex Packable Jacket

£52, wiggle.co.uk

Part of Asic’s Fusex range, which is aimed at the fashion-conscious runner, this is suitable for windy autumn weather or mild winter days.

Sunlight Lady Gore Windstopper Hoody

£129.99, goreapparel.co.uk

With Gore’s Windstopper material, this will stand up to the worst of the British weather.

Falke Hybrid Fitness

£160, falke.com

A warm, torso-hugging jacket with mildly compressive sleeves. It is wind- and waterresistant and features reflective details.

Columbia Titan Ridge II Hybrid

£98.45, trekkinn.com

Warm, thermal and reassuringly cosy – a bit like going for a run wrapped in your duvet, though considerably lighter.

Brooks Drift Shell

£100, runnersneed.com

A four-way stretch in the material means this moves easily with your body. The seams are taped for added weather protection.

Craft Mind Jacket

£56, ekosport.co.uk

A solid piece of kit. Regular fit, moderate weather protection, good ventilation and durability for a reasonable price.

New Balance Beacon Jacket

£117, northernrunner.com

This has chargeable glow-in-the-dark strips down the front and arms. It is also water- and windresistant, and has an adjustable hood.

Montane Women’s Spine Jacket

£250, montane.co.uk

This is pricey but it’s waterproof, light, packable and has a simple elegance. Fitted at the waist, so best for the slimmer-hipped.

Compressport Trail Hurricane

£115, cyclestore.co.uk

So light you’ll barely be aware you have it on. It’s also windproof and will help protect you against moderate showers.