Running a 45 ultra tomorrow from Wendover in the Chilterns to Maida Vale in London. Forecast for heavy rain, windy and max 5C temp all the way. 7 hours or so of running in what will probably be pretty cold conditions, with the possibility of slushy snow underfoot in the Chilterns.
I'm having a clothing dilemma. I usually run with a helly hansen long sleeve and a pertex jacket if it is windy and wet, but tomorrow will be cold as well. I'm thinking instead I should wear a short sleeve t-shirt, a lightweight running polartec long sleeve top and a pertex jacket to give a extra warmth without the risk of overheating.
An insignificant dilemma given what is happening in Haiti (if you've not donated to the DEC appeal yet you can do so here) but any clothing advice given will be gratefully received. Thanks.
Wendover Woods 50
6 days ago
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5 comments:
Hi Brian,
Rotherham has always been a bit cold and wet - in 2008 the temp never got above 4-5 deg and it rained from start to finish. I found a lightweight gortex top (like you use for UTMB) the best shell. Starting with a longsleeve HH underneath, lightweight polartec in bag (in drybag or polybag to keep it dry), then swapping when you start to get colder (usually 30 miles or so for me) has worked OK. Hat and gloves essential. Good luck with the run.
stand about before the race in only your shorts and vest, then when everyone else thinks you know something they don't and do the same, you sneak back to the car and put on your warm clothes and win the race when everyone else seizes up in the cold, brilliant!
p.s don't forget to hammer nails into the bottom of your shoes
I've just the thing for you:
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Might see you on the route as I'm planning a bike ride as I still can't run. Cheers
John Millen
Have a great race Brian.
Layers is always best so you can take some off/add when necessary. I've had a few runs this week when I had too much on and got overheated which is just as bad as being too cold!
JK
Arm warmers are the way forward!
Good luck :-) x
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