Subject: RE: Clothes for late Nov 50 miler? sbrdave - 2010-10-04 3:18 PM
Apologize if someone along the way has asked this, but I'm entered in the JFK 50 miler which is in late November. I have cold weather running gear but I'm not sure it's appropriate for the Appalachian Trail portion of the run (e.g. running tights, polypropylene under layers, fleece outer shell). Same with my rain gear. Good for regular road running but kinda baggy. So, I was wondering what the experienced ultra trail runners out there would recommend for a trail race that could be cold and/or wet. Thanks!
I ran a 50 miler late last October and wore some fleece tights with a pair of running shorts overtop of them. I also wore a compression long sleeve top with a tight fitting cycling lightweight fleece top over that. XC ski hat and light polypro gloves finisehed out my outfit.
The weather was high 30's-low 40's for my entire 9-hour 20-minute run and I found it perfect for the whole run.
Just one person's experience in one race, but hope it helps a bit!
Good luck! I hope to run the JFK next year! Look forward to your race report!!! |