Running in winter in some of the colder climates can be a real challenge.
What you need is a running jacket to keep you warm.
Even coldness in the upper body can interfere with concentration and performance.
Lack of comfort leads to poor focus, and letting heat escape from the body leads to muscle and lung fatigue.
Plus, shivering in the cold burns up energy needed for speed and endurance.
But, runners know that being limited to running in circles in a gym in the Winter months is just not good enough.
To that end, I've put together a list of quality men's running jackets that are light enough to not weigh you down yet heavy enough to keep you very warm when the dogs of Winter are howling, or when a chilly spring or autumn storm is blowing.
Running Jackets for Men #1: Nike Lightweight Clima-FIT® jacket
Nike's Lightweight Clima-FIT® jacket was designed by people with the distance runner in mind. There's a back vent to reduce sweating; side zip pockets that can be secured along with inner media pockets so you don't lost your car keys, energy bars, trail maps, or whatever else; a storm fly for if it gets inclement; and the always desirable adjustable drawcord hem. There's even a safety feature if you're running close to or in the dark: 360° reflectivity.
Then there's the RRS 3 Layer Jacket. This great piece of apparel features a futuristic design. Being waterproof as well as windproof, it offers great versatility and is a boon to those runners who despise running against the wind. It's completely seam sealed to keep you as warm and water-resistant as custom windows and doors in your home. A soft "waffle" interior keeps you comfortable and reduces your sweating.
Running Jackets for Men #3: Brooks Wanganui Softshell Jacket
The Brooks Wanganui Softshell Jacket is a running man's favorite. This specialized jacket is a shelter from any storm and all wind and weather. Almost unbelievably light, its soft fleece lining wicks away moisture, while its zippered sleeve and side pockets mean you won't lose anything that you need to carry with you while you run -- not even your precious mp3 player.
Running Jackets for Men #4: illumiNITE Vigor Soft Shell Jacket
You can be very warm, very dry, and very stylish in the illumiNITE Vigor Soft Shell Jacket. Its breathable, four-way stretch fabric means it fits your flawlessly and never hinders movement or distracts. This jacket also features a patented silhouette reflective technology so you can always be seen even in the dimmest of lighting.
Running Jackets for Men #5: RRS Performance Rain Jacket
If getting rained on while running is your biggest concern, the RRS Performance Rain Jacket might be a perfect fit for you. It's ventilated where it should be to keep you from building up internal moisture, and on the outside it's windproof as well as waterproof. There are plenty of pockets and you're safe on the roads with 360º reflectivity technology.