Feb18 Written by:Running Blogger
2/18/2008
In preparation for the Boston Marathon in April, I ran an 18 mile training run this past Saturday. The sun was bright (unusual for upstate NY in February), but the air temperature fluctuated between 10 - 20 degrees that morning. I normally wear a mid-weight top to run in such fridged temperatures, but I was concerned about being out there for so long in freezing temps. I decided to try out my new ASICS Thermopolis XP Half Zip top, since it's a heavier weight material and might offer extra warmth throughout the run. However, I was also worried about being too hot as I typically de-layer as the run goes on. I'm not normally big on heavier tops because they usually offer too much warmth and I tend to over heat. That was not the case. I was pleasantly surprised with the performance of the Thermopolis material. Even though my water in my Fuel Belt froze, my body did not. I was completely comfortable...not too hot and not too cold. It really does help to have the right running clothes to match the different temperatures / climates.
http://www.runworldwide.com/Home/ProductDetails/tabid/53/Item/WR0796+1590+XSM/Default.aspx
- Kishan
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