The cold weather in Victoria has returned...booooooo. Tomorrow morning's forecast is "-3 feels like -7". I know some of you in your blizzard like conditions are laughing as I complain about -3 weather but us islanders just aren't used to that kinda cold. Torrential rain? Now that is something we can handle.

When it comes to running, I'm more of a fall runner than a summer one. I'm even ok with running in the winter (just not -10 please). But I'm only ok with it, if my running jacket is good to go. I live in that thang in the winter time. I purchased it 7 years (!!!!) ago and I still use it all the time. It just goes to show investing in good gear is definitely worth it.

Below are some winter running essentials. You can't just slap on some capris and hope for the best. If you're taking on winter running, you gots to be prepared!