“The weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful,” croons a certain Mr Frank Sinatra during his wintry choon. But those lyrics also seem to reflect the sentiment of anyone who has ever considered tackling a long run during the cold winter months.

But the freezing weather, grey clouds and damp air shouldn’t stand in the way of anyone’s fitness goals and there are a few simple steps you can take to make those chilly jogs more bearable.

Follow these top winter running tips and come out of the other side of hibernation in tip-top condition, ready to tackle the numerous marathons, mud races and sportives that spring has to offer.