GET RICHARD’S LOOK
Published: 20/04/2026 | By: Alex Courbat
If you've followed Richard's story, you'll know he doesn't do anything by halves. Whether he's running his hundredth marathon or deadlifting twice his bodyweight, he shows up ready. And that starts – as it does for all of us – with what he's wearing.
Richard actually runs in two different looks depending on the conditions, and between them, they've got most of what you'd ever need covered.
Both start with the same foundation: the Nike Stride Shorts. They're lightweight, smooth to the touch and cut to feel like barely anything at all – which is exactly the point when you're putting in serious miles. There's extra breathability built into the upper back for when things warm up, and a small pocket at the back for your phone, so you're not having to faff about holding it or stuffing it somewhere it doesn't belong.
Paired with that is the Nike Men's Short Sleeve Performance Running Top. You'll spot it in both looks, and there's a reason for that – it's the kind of top that just gets out of your way. It's light, it breathes well, and the short sleeves mean your arms can move freely without anything getting in the way. No fuss, no friction, just a clean fit that keeps you focused on the run rather than what you're wearing.
Where the two looks part ways is in the jacket – and that's where Richard's outfit really responds to the weather outside.
On days when the sky looks threatening and rain is on the cards, he reaches for the Nike Repel Miler Jacket. It's water-repellent, hooded, and when you're done with it, it packs away neatly – so it can live in a bag until you actually need it. It's also made entirely from recycled materials, which is a nice thing to know. It has a classic Nike look to it, the kind of piece that feels considered rather than thrown together.
When the weather is more blustery than wet – the kind of grey, gusty day that's fairly familiar to most of us in this country – he switches to the Nike Windrun Jacket. It's designed specifically to cut through wind rather than rain, with a full zip that lets you open it up when you start to warm up, or close it back down when a gust picks up. It's streamlined and sits close to the body, so it doesn't billow or create drag when you're moving.
Between the two jackets, you've essentially got the full range of British weather covered. The rest of the kit stays the same – and that consistency matters. When you've got something that works, you stick with it.
That, in a lot of ways, is very Richard Whitehead.
