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What to wear to deal with the heat
I'm a newbie runner, and I'm just starting to get a teensy tiny taste of what Texas heat is going to feel like. It was 85 on my run Wednesday afternoon, and I was a sweaty, gross mess in no time at all.
I currently do all my running in ON compression capris and some sort of short sleeved tech shirt.
I think I'm looking for some sort of compression short that is shorter than my capris (to help keep cooler) and yet long enough to cover the largest part of my inner thighs that will otherwise rub til they create a small fire!
Since I've started to run, I've gone from an ON XXL to an ON XL, and I can tell that I'm nearing an ON L, but I know ON has vanity sizing.
So can anyone give me a name brand and suggested size of a short that might fit my needs?
Re: What to wear to deal with the heat
ON has 9" inseam compression shorts if you are interested in staying with that brand. I have a pair of C9 spandex shorts that I adore, but they're like 3-4" inseam.
Honestly, when it's bitchass hot here in the summer, I wear a racing singlet tank top and really lightweight shorts (I have a couple of pairs of Nike tempo, C9, and Adidas). I also wear a wicking headband to prevent sweat from dripping into my eyes. To me the feel lighter than spandex and don't get "waterlogged" when I sweat like a mofo. And I dispel any threats of chafing with Bodyglide/Vaseline/Asics Antichafe/any other similar product.
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I wear as little as possible when it's hot out and I ride. That usually means bike shorts, a sleeveless jersey, Defeet socks, summer (highly vented) cycling shoes, and a sports bra.
Don't wear cotton, even shorts or capris. Make sure everything you wear is a wicking material. Go commando, which will also help with the chafing Switch to tank tops or sleeveless tops. They make a huge difference when it's really hot out. Keep an eye out for sales. They are usually fairly cheap. Choose a thinner sports bra if you can or one that doesn't have a double layer of material. (I realized that some people can't do that.) Even your socks should be a wicking material.
Put your hair up in a ponytail or braid. Get it off your neck. You might also want to add a headband to keep the hair out of your eyes. Bondibands and sweaty bands get good reviews.
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As little as possible...and wicking material!
Usually its running shorts with built in undies {go commando!}, sports bra and tank top. Occasionally the tank top gets ditched and tucked in my shorts, but not regularly. And of course the thinnest socks I can find along with my beloved BondiBand to keep my hair out of my face!
I highly recommend checking out the C9 line at Target - wicking enough for me and cheap!
Nike Pro Compression Shorts
They are super duper thin, extremely wicking and long enough to make you feel like you're running in shorts, not underwear.
They can be tight on your belly/crotch (because they are compression shorts) so I like to pair mine with some of my longer cut tank tops.
The XL is on sale on Running Warehouse for $9.88
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