Aldi Special Buys run kit

That smell of autumn in the air means two things: one, refuelling through the mediums of apple crumble and custard is suddenly acceptable again and two, it’s time to start layering up on those chilly early morning runs.

Coming to the rescue are cut-price grocery store Aldi, who once a year launch their bargainous Crane-branded running kit, with this year’s drop going on sale on 9th October.

First thing you notice about the range is the price and with accessories like socks, hats and neckwarmers coming in at under £3 and with bigger items like base layers, shirts and sweatshirts at £9.99 there’s no arguing that you won’t break the bank. Even the priciest items in the range (jackets and premium run shoes) are only £19.99.

Price isn’t everything though – so what’s the quality like? Landing in the 220 office were the socks (three pack £3.99), neckwarmer and hat (£2.99 each), ladies’ undershirt (£5.99) and a short-sleeve compression shirt (£11.99).

Smaller items like the socks and hat were comfy and we’d have no hesitation using them to layer up during long winter runs. The two shirts we tried were a pleasant surprise too – fabrics and construction were good and they lived up to the promises of breathability and comfort, with flatlocked seams and mesh inserts a nice touch.

The only downside of this range? It’s only available as stocks last, so if you’re tempted you’d better get your elbows out… www.aldi.co.uk

Helen Webster Editor, 220 Triathlon

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Helen has been 220's Editor since July 2013, when she made the switch from marathons to multisport. She's usually found open-water swimming and has competed in several swimruns as well as the ÖtillÖ World Series. Helen is a qualified Level 2 Open-Water Swim Coach focusing on open-water confidence and runs regular workshops at the South West Maritime Academy near Bristol. She is also an RLSS UK Open Water Lifeguard trainer/assessor.