The ultra runners tool kit

loulabell

ben, am i right in saying that from your post any waterproofs , jacket or trousers need to have the fully sealed seams? ..i have found jacket and trousers that are light weight and easy to fold/pack from the little trekkers website for kids tht seren mentioned....in the sale i can get a jacket for £17 (fully wind and waterproof) and trousers for £11 or £6..again waterproof and seam sealed.bargain?

Ben Davies 15

Loula

If these garments are marketed as being waterproof, then they should have fully taped seams. 

The low cost reflects the fact that VAT is not charged on children's clothing. 

Since you are ordering the product online, your statutory rights allow you to return it for a cash refund if it is not what you thought. 

loulabell

ben, the description says fully waterproof and taped seams yes

do you work for trading standards lol

loulabell

yes do !! there are some easy pack jackets and trews cragc, im going to grab the jacket i think. goes up to age 12 so should be fine for me and you....may have to opt for barbie pink of course

[Deleted User]

Can anyone recommend some decent ladies running trousers? I've got a couple of pairs of skins, but with the cold weather they are really more of a base layer. I'm looking for something that is going to keep me warm on the long distance now we're into winter (felt like winter had finally arrived this morning!). I've got a lot of training ahead with my first 44 miler (http://fortyfourmiles.blogspot.com) in june so looking for all the comfort I can get.

Nick L

Jesse - I just wear ROn Hill tights when it is cold - they are pretty thick. If it is particularly cold (as it was -15 last winter) I put a pair of med length shorts over the top. You could also just wear a cheapo pair of footless tights underneath the Ron hills if you are still cold.

Incidentally I been keeping an eye on this shop on ebay as they have some real good Montane bargains.

[Deleted User]

Thanks Nick I will seek out a pair of ron hills and check out ebay options.

seren nos

jesse I can't help because i run in shorts even in snow and ice.....can't cope with leggings.....need the air to cool me down......

elspeth fay

Jesse - I got some warm and very thick ones from Lidl earlier in the winter. Only worn twice when very cold but quite imressed. And cheap!

elspeth fay

Cragchick, yes those are the ones. Quite good when hail is pounding on your legs! Doesn't stop it stinging your face though!

[Deleted User]

Thanks elspeth fay and cragchick - I will look into them

[Deleted User]

I just got some Craft ones and they are warm and very comfortable, just did a 40 mile ultra around the Brecon Beacons in them Legs never felt cold and when they got wet dried really quickly.

Have a look at http://www.mightcontainnuts.com/ got Craft stuff on buy one get a second half price at the moment.

Got some More Mile ones as well. Cheaper and not as well built. Also the material can catch the hairs on your legs and rip them out.

[Deleted User]

Thanks James, they sound great, I'll take a look at the website

seren nos

James we are ladies.we do not have hairy legs

loulabell

seren nos  wrote (see)

James we are ladies.we do not have hairy legs

i was thinking that too seren....we are very smooth and nicely groomed...willcheck out nicks craft link too though..anything bright pink?

Tiago Hefner 2

And I'm a triathlete, so I'm smooth most of the year too. I guess I'll have to let myself get hairy if I want to be an ultra runner, it's probably the key difference between the disciplines.

loulabell

. Tiago...we are NOT hairy..i have an aversion to body hair...on men or women lol !!

Tiago Hefner 2

Me too, llb, I only took up triathlon so I could have an excuse to go smooth.

[Deleted User]

Laughing....I'm glad you boys are experiencing the pains of being a women!

Tiago Hefner 2

I've never fully understood that one to be fair, we do have to shave our faces and necks every day.

[Deleted User]

I am a hairy triathlete

Real men may wear pink, but they certainly don't wax

[Deleted User]

My jacket has come but it is blue not pink....

Tiago Hefner 2

Real men?

[Deleted User]

Real Men Wear Pink -  Advert for Joop perfume for men - always played before Burn Notice on Sky

Tiago Hefner 2

Yep, sounds pretty manly, I stand corrected.