Author Topic: Can someone explain (Read 13171 times)

Ice Cream · « **on:** August 19, 2015, 02:34:01 PM »

why do some runners wear black (leggings, shirts, etc.) in the midst of a heat wave when they run?

I get wanting sun protection, but black?

merigayle · « **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2015, 04:05:13 PM »

They probably do not know better?

Richard21142 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 19, 2015, 04:08:14 PM »

I will wear my black shorts or tank tops in the summer (not at the same time); but I doubt they make me warmer since they don't weigh much and there is a lot of shade where I run. I also run slower to compensate for the heat/humidity.

Leggings?

Chasing Amy · « **Reply #3 on:** August 19, 2015, 04:12:17 PM »

I wear black shorts to hide the sweat stains. I look like I've wet myself otherwise.

Regarding leggings, I suppose these are people (women) whose desire to appear slimmer overrules their desire not to overheat.

Suesquatch · « **Reply #4 on:** August 19, 2015, 05:26:43 PM »

I weat capri leggings because otherwise everything rides up my thighs to my crotch and becomes uncomfortable. I wear black because I just buy black pants. Sometimes I wear a navy blue or heather grey. That's only if I get very wild.

Belgian Lace · « **Reply #5 on:** August 19, 2015, 08:07:29 PM »

I usually race in black.

I don't wear leggings, but I do wear a lot of black to train, too. It's mostly because I sweat A Lot and my eight miler can easily turn into a wet tshirt contest.

radial · « **Reply #6 on:** August 19, 2015, 10:01:44 PM »

I wonder if anyone has really tested whether wearing black while running has a significant impact on your ability to cool off. I guess it might depend on the degree of exposure to direct sunshine. But still, I have the (untested) impression that evaporative cooling trumps most everything else. That works regardless of color if the fabric wicks.

Ice Cream · « **Reply #7 on:** August 20, 2015, 06:38:18 AM »

BTW: I also prefer to wear bright clothes for visibility.

merigayle · « **Reply #8 on:** August 20, 2015, 08:47:08 AM »

Quote from: Ice Cream on August 20, 2015, 06:38:18 AM

BTW: I also prefer to wear bright clothes for visibility.

Yep, I just went to Kohls and bought some neon running shirts and I kept doing laundry too often. Does not seem to help too much, though.

mango · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2015, 06:51:17 AM »

maybe they were on sale.

witchypoo · « **Reply #10 on:** August 25, 2015, 03:39:34 PM »

most of my gear is dark because it's going to end up covered with mud.

the white/light shirts i do have are really gross, even after many, many washings in bleach. not that i particularly care about being or looking filthy while working out, but dark colors are just easier.

witchypoo · « **Reply #11 on:** August 25, 2015, 03:40:32 PM »

that said, i do not wear leggings unless the temps drop below 40°F. wearing leggings in the heat is silly.

nadra24 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 25, 2015, 11:53:01 PM »

Regular leggings or capris? I have one pair of not black capris and they always make me look like I peed my pants. I bought them on sale and only wear them when I run on the treadmill (in my house, not at the gym). Black bottoms only.

Ice Cream · « **Reply #13 on:** August 26, 2015, 07:18:12 AM »

Quote from: witchypoo on August 25, 2015, 03:40:32 PM

that said, i do not wear leggings unless the temps drop below 40°F. wearing leggings in the heat is silly.

that's what I think. Black leggings and it's 85 degrees???
When it's 30 degrees, absolutely.

Mom of Scooby · « **Reply #14 on:** August 28, 2015, 12:54:30 PM »

Quote from: Ice Cream on August 26, 2015, 07:18:12 AM

that's what I think. Black leggings and it's 85 degrees???
When it's 30 degrees, absolutely.

I wonder the same thing.. and ear warmers when it's 55 out!

junette · « **Reply #15 on:** August 28, 2015, 04:38:12 PM »

Quote from: Mom of Scooby on August 28, 2015, 12:54:30 PM

I wonder the same thing.. and ear warmers when it's 55 out!

55 is just about when I need ear warmers! I can be comfortable in capris and a short sleeve t-shirt but for some reason my ears get really cold and start to ache!

merigayle · « **Reply #16 on:** August 28, 2015, 05:47:28 PM »

I wear mittens when it is not too cold out, my hands are always frigid, at least at the onset of a run.

AND no one mentioned BLACK IS SLIMMING

Ice Cream · « **Reply #17 on:** August 29, 2015, 07:26:56 AM »

Well, when I go to Europe and it's 45 degrees out there in the winter, people wear leggings and long sleeve jackets and hats and gloves. Like all of them. My mother used to point out to me that I had to be cold because nobody else wore shorts and short sleeves.

Ileneforward · « **Reply #18 on:** August 29, 2015, 04:20:21 PM »

I saw runners from Japan race in Maui, in the heat and humidity, in full leggings, long sleeve shirts, with gloves and scarfs, hats and all. Almost every portion of skin was covered. I figured it was to protect from any sunlight or they were crazy.

fancypants · « **Reply #19 on:** August 29, 2015, 04:55:48 PM »

Quote from: Suesquatch on August 19, 2015, 05:26:43 PM

I weat capri leggings because otherwise everything rides up my thighs to my crotch and becomes uncomfortable.

My stomach looks like Octomom's, so no way could I run without all that secured, and I doubt Capri leggings are really hotter than compression shorts or whatever.

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