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| How could I possibly need this much running gear????? Do i need help? (Read 797 times) |
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posted: 2/14/2008 at 8:33 AM
modified: 2/14/2008 at 9:20 AM |
I saw a very funny post recently about how much running gear we just had to have..........
Last count i had the following:
5 prs of shorts
3 'finisher' tops
11 drifit/coolmax tops
8 pairs of running shoes (1 current) why the hell can't i throw them out
5 prs leggings
4 running watches
1 HR monitor
2 dri fit caps 4 other caps too heavy to run in
5 crop tops/sports bras
14 pairs of sox
oh and don't forget those undies that you can and can't wear for running
Now i am cross training for cycling and I seem to be breeding more tops and cycling shorts in my drawer.
i don't think i'm alone, what about others?
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posted: 2/14/2008 at 9:47 AM |
Jeeeez! That's a lot of stuff.
I've got:
1 pair of shorts
1 shirt
5 pairs of socks
1 pair of crappy shoes (desperately need a new pair)
1 road ID
1 watch
That's one thing I like about running. It's pretty cheap... leaves me with more money alotted for the garage projects!! |
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posted: 2/14/2008 at 11:01 AM
modified: 2/14/2008 at 11:14 AM |
higa,
As far as addictions go, your stash is actually quite reasonable. But I think you can stop buying watches now, since you have all 4 limbs covered. Do you wear them all at once? 
I still a newb, so I don't have much--so far. Hell, I've got more wetshaving stuff than running gear!
3 pairs of gym shorts
2 technical tee shirts (short and long sleeved)
1 pair nylon shell running pants
1 cheap nylon shell jacket
5 pairs of socks
1 pair of shoes
1 running watch/HR monitor
Any suggestions on things you really NEED for running? Like fuel belts, t-shirts with neat logos, running books, sports drinks/bars/powders, subscription to running mags, running books. . .more running books, etc. 
Mike--
How are things in Paradise?! I've always wanted to visit HI, but the closest I've ever been is watching Magnum, PI reruns. I'm an old Navy brat, my father was a submariner for a time. And I'm a total submarine and WWII nut. Visited several old boats and the last diesel-electric boat to be decommissioned (USS Blueback). Dumb question: how do run on a sub? Seems a bit cramped, but then I don't know what modern boats are really like. BTW congratulations on your first-born!
Paul
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posted: 2/14/2008 at 11:38 AM |
Hmmm, that's mostly clothes. Wait'll you get into trail and longer distance running with packs, camelbaks as well as winter running with face masks and snowshoes. |
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posted: 2/14/2008 at 11:58 AM |
| Looks like you guys above are running in mild weather. I will be running tomorrow morning at -7 degrees. Think about or add the extra clothes to the above for this weather. |
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posted: 2/14/2008 at 12:11 PM
modified: 2/14/2008 at 2:42 PM |
We all have a lot. You need to be comfortable and confident when you are out doing your thing.
Kyle |
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posted: 2/14/2008 at 12:13 PM
modified: 2/14/2008 at 12:16 PM |
| Quote from Tchuck on 2/14/2008 at 11:58 AM: Looks like you guys above are running in mild weather. I will be running tomorrow morning at -7 degrees. Think about or add the extra clothes to the above for this weather.
Started running this past November, here's my winter gear:
2 stocking caps
1 pair tech gloves
1 thin wool sweater
2 pairs cotton gym pants
Since it's still winter, I usually wear the above stuff plus a long sleeve tech t-shirt and windbreaker jacket and nylon shell pants. I wear the sweater only when it gets below zero. I'm lucky that it doesn't snow much here. The ground's bare most of the winter. It does get relatively cold, though. Good thing, because I have absolutely no intention of running in the snow if I can possibly help it. Yeah, it's wimpy, but I'm old and have weathered my share of northern New England winters. |
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posted: 2/14/2008 at 1:35 PM |
| My name is Karen and I'm a running gear-aholic. I don't even want to describe MY stash to you! I think I have everything Northface makes, for one thing. (hey, it gets cold here (sort of)). Add running skirts, FIVE shoes in current rotation (for my 30 mile weeks), about 10 different levels of tech tops...... I don't want to even go into it. |
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posted: 2/14/2008 at 2:54 PM |
It's funny how we take a simple sport (running shoes, pants and top) and turn it into an Apollo mission.
I'm as guilty as anyone. When I run, I'm hooked up to more satelites than espn. Cotton shirts don't work anymore, have to use wicker shirts now and a if a new shoe comes out, we have to have it.
I think we're all techno nerds disguised as runners!
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posted: 2/14/2008 at 3:00 PM |
| Quote from sully708 on 2/14/2008 at 2:54 PM: use wicker shirts
Is that better than rattan pants? Just curious. |
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posted: 2/14/2008 at 3:02 PM |
This could be a challenge from memory:
Current running specific:
6 running shorts
4 running tights
4 long-sleeve compression shirts
3 short sleeve compression shirts
5 long sleeve wicking shirts
6 long sleeve wicking shirts
Many pairs running socks
3 pairs running shoes (1 unused so far)
1 Garmin FR305
2 pairs running gloves
1 face mask
2 headlamps (one was temporarily lost)
1 Zinglet
2 LED blinkers
Current non-running specific:
6 long-sleeve cotton tees
Running gear - generally unused:
Running jacket
Assorted wicking shirts and shorts that I don't like anymore
Socks I don't like
Wow, that looks like a whole lot when listed. |
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posted: 2/14/2008 at 3:06 PM |
I have:
2 Nike Dri Fit long sleeve shirts
2 Nike Dri Fit singlets
2 long sleeve cotton race jerseys
3 pair Nike Dri Fit tights
2 pair Cool Max briefs
2 pair Nike Dri Fit running shorts
2 Nike Dri Fit short sleeve shirts
1 pair Cool Max glove liners
1 Cool Max head sock
1 polyester stocking cap
1 pair of running shoes
This is all the dedicated running stuff I own and I run year round at temperatures from -10F to +90F.
Tom |
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posted: 2/14/2008 at 3:44 PM |
| How come women call them 'tops'? |
2008 Goals:
2000 miles for the year
100 mile week
Sub 3:10 marathon
Sub 19min 5K
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posted: 2/14/2008 at 3:54 PM |
| Without actually counting, I know that my gear count is right up there with the rest of you. I have a strict policy of not running in anything that isn't a technical fabric of some sort, so I've got Coolmax (or the like) everything, including runderwear. I'll go commando before I'll go cotton. |
20th Century: 800m: 2:04 |1600m: 4:37 |3200m: 10:06 |5k: 16:23 |10k: 35:38 |15k: 54:20
25k: 1:35:59
21st Century: 5k: 19:42 |10k: 43:00
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