Running Gloves & Hats

From ear warmers and arm sleeves to moisture wicking hats and windproof gloves for running. Ultimate Performance have a range of running and walking outerwear to keep you warm whatever the weather including:

• Gloves
• Hats
• Ear warmers

Running Gloves

Your hands are often first to feel the cold. Whilst you may be tough enough to cope, your skin may not be. Cold weather causes the ends of your fingers to split and crack. Protect your hands as well as yourself with Ultimate Performance Running Gloves.

Reflective gloves

Our reflective running gloves have breathable abrasion resistant fabric. It and doesn’t bobble, and dries quickly. There is also no need to take your gloves off when using your phone.

Running Hats

The Ultimate Performance Ultra Reflective Runners Hat is made from fast drying fabric to keep you dry and comfortable, it will also help balance your body temperature.

Ear warmers

The Ultimate Performance Ultra Reflective Ear Warmer covers your ears only. As a restult, your ears are cosy warm, whilst allowing you to vent excess body heat up out of your head.

Common cold injuries in runners

Running in cold, wet or windy conditions exposes areas such as the hands and ears to increased risk of injury, especially if you run without gloves, hats or ear warmers. Reduced skin temperature and restricted blood flow may lead to a range of cold-related injuries.

Chilblains

Chilblains are one of the most common cold injuries in runners and usually affect the fingers and ears. They occur when cold skin is rapidly re-warmed, causing inflammation in small blood vessels. Symptoms include red or purple swelling, itching, burning and tenderness, which can last for several days.

Raynaud’s phenomenon

Cold exposure can trigger Raynaud’s phenomenon, where small blood vessels go into spasm. This is 3 to 4 times more common in women. Fingers turn white or blue, feel numb or tingly, and become painful as circulation returns.

Cold burns and frostnip

Although true frostbite is rare in runners, early cold injuries such as frostnip or cold burns can occur on the ears and fingers. Symptoms inclulde stiffness, tingling, numbness and a loss of sensation.