If it isn't one thing, it's another. I have been suffering from a bad cold now since Friday, and not been up to running. I am on the mend today, but still do not feel like a run this evening.

I have been slightly productive though, as I decided to get opinions on winter weather running gear from the Runners World forums, and was given some good advice. Looks like the I need some "wicking" clothing. What's wicking? (that's what I asked) - well, wicking is fabric that actively transports sweat away from your body so that you stay relatively dry. Here are some of the things that I need:

long-sleeved technical base-layer with a high-viz gilet
proper running tights

"It's well worth investing in good-quality wicking kit that won't get heavy, cold and damp with sweat."

One reader had the same problem as me, and did the following bought "hi-viz gillet from jjb sports (£8), then a technical wicking long sleeve top (£15) and pair of ron hill tracksters (£25) from my local sports shop."

Looks like I need to get down to my local sports and fitness shops. There are a couple in town, and hte JJB one is pretty big, so I will probably go there first.