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Subject: Re: [OM] Taking pictures while running
From: Willie Wonka <alienspecimen@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:09:13 -0800 (PST)
Somewhere in the past I missed the competitive biker part, but this  explains 
your fascination with Lance's "twichy" muscles, AG...:)

I know about the layered approach, but I am cold weather kinda guy.  I use a 
tee and a light jacked when temperatures are below about 20 degrees, for 
temperatures above that, a long sleeved cotton shirt does the trick.

I also know about the danger of wearing cotton during cold weather, but 
anything but cotton and few synthetics feels like sand paper on my skin.  To 
make matters worse, even not all cotton is equal, because it depends on the dye 
process, as it was explained to me by my favorite sales lady in my favorite 
tshirt store here in Newport.  My favorite, because it carries the tshirts made 
from cotton that I can tolerate.  

Unfortunately, the dye process that makes cotton feel gentle on my skin isnt 
used that often anymore, which makes shopping difficult, especially for 
underware if you know what I mean...:)

I have experimented with the breathable synthetics, but did not like the fact 
that taking the moisture away from the skin feels like a cold fan blowing on me.

Best

Boris



Subject:        Re: [OM] Taking pictures while running
From:   Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date:   Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:51:50 -0600

> I have never raced in my entire life, but often run.  When its that cold (20 
> and below), my clothes are drenched with sweat by mile four.  I run in a very 
> light jacket and a tee underneath.

Cotton T-shirt? Oops.

I'm still using the recommended methods back when I was competitive
bicycling. Three layers. First layer next to the skin is a wicking
material, second layer is a fleece like layer and the third layer is a
wind/water shield layer that allows water-vapor passthrough.

Cotton t-shirts were never recommended unless it was very hot and the
sweat-soaked shirt would provide evaporative cooling through direct
exposure to moving air.

The idea behind the three-layer approach is simple. Move the moisture
away from the body as quickly as possible. (this wicking material will
also prevent moisture from moving back towards the skin). Form a
thermal barrier through which the moisture wicks outward and then
evaporates on the outside. If you need to stop wind and water
penetration, an outer shell which passes water vapor outward and
upward is necessary. The outer shell, which otherwise has no thermal
protection should be loose fitting and allow air movement underneath.
Don't secure a parka tightly at the waist, wrists or neck. Let it do
one thing and one thing only--block wind and rain.

I don't know the current think about socks, but I use the two layer
approach there too. A thin liner sock keeps moisture away from the
skin and then an outer sock (typically whool or some poly material)
provides insulation, padding, friction protection and moisture wicking
to the outside of the shoe.

AG



      
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