Dan doesn't have a bum bag to carry the mandatory 'waterproof', so he wore it.
Luckily he had a pocket to put his hat in, so he didn't have to wear that.
Dan finished the race and was desperately thirsty.
But why wear long trousers when training ?
Well as an orienteer thats what you have to race in.
The long and the short of it,
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When training I generally wear my O bottoms and a tee shirt in practically all weathers. I think that the O bottoms is more of a vanity thing though as they don't seam to provide any extra heat. My hairy legs aren't pretty and I think they give me all the insulation I need .
But generally I’d say wear what you're comfortable in, there's no point in under dressing just because everybody else is when you know you're going to be freezing cold. And vice versa, although remember its easier to take off if you’re too hot than to put on.
But generally I’d say wear what you're comfortable in, there's no point in under dressing just because everybody else is when you know you're going to be freezing cold. And vice versa, although remember its easier to take off if you’re too hot than to put on.
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I have no circulation problems, that is just jess and dad. However it was pretty cold that day. It also spreads the weight that i had to carry more evenly over my body. I have never run with a bum-bag in the past and so probably wouldnt be comfortable. However when training I dont really notice much difference between lycra and shorts, but if im wearing shorts they have to be running shorts otherwise your movement is restricted a bit.
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I must be a complete wuss, because I wouldn't even consider running in shorts in the winter. I get totally freezing cold if I don't wear enough clothes! If your legs get too cold, they don't work as well - at least, mine don't. Also, you can always take layers off half-way through a run, whereas you can't put them on if you didn't bring them with you.
I don't find lycras restricting at all, apart from when I wear 2 pairs, as I have on several occasions this winter. Like I said, I'm a wuss!
I don't find lycras restricting at all, apart from when I wear 2 pairs, as I have on several occasions this winter. Like I said, I'm a wuss!
The more I think, the more confused I get...
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I wear shorts under my tights in the winter, helly and long sleaved top. Hat and gloves as well normaly. I Like to keep realy warm as I get a bad hip if I alow it to get at all cold. I normaly finish well sweated up but I far prefer that to starting cold.
Racing in the winter I tend to be the same shorts and tights for the bottom, helly and vest on top. Doing XC I am amazed how people manage just in shorts and tights, out of a 300+ field I think there are normly less than 10 in tights.
The one time where I am less likely to wear my tights is doing a Mountain Marathon. Where on the first day in particular I like to keep my tights in my bag so they will be dry and warm at camp. If I start feeling cold, its a sign that I am not going quick enough.
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Racing in the winter I tend to be the same shorts and tights for the bottom, helly and vest on top. Doing XC I am amazed how people manage just in shorts and tights, out of a 300+ field I think there are normly less than 10 in tights.
The one time where I am less likely to wear my tights is doing a Mountain Marathon. Where on the first day in particular I like to keep my tights in my bag so they will be dry and warm at camp. If I start feeling cold, its a sign that I am not going quick enough.
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Well if you two think it's a good idea then I feel vindicated as I'm sure you both know far more than me. Incidentally heard some rowing people say on holiday that rowers are advised to keep their knees covered during winter training - but maybe that's just so they don't frighten the ducks or something
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At the snowy HALO event yesterday people were wearing 2 or 3 layers if they were mid or late starters. The more layers the better as the wind chill factor was quite high. Those who started early got caught in the snow storm when 3 inches or so fell in about 20 minutes! Was I glad to get back to the car! Saw more snow yesterday than we've had down south for years and years.
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