Hi everyone,
I've not been able to find much information about this so I wanted to post it on here and see what advice and tips you have to offer.
I am enrolled in the Wolf Run 2012:
http://www.thewolfrun.com/Its a 10K off road obstacle run thats going to have me trudging through boggy pits, running through rivers, and anything else involving more mud and more water.
I'm unsure on the best type of gear to wear for this kind of thing. I mean everything from underwear/no underwear, trail shoes, socks etc etc etc.
Any tips or advice would be very much appreciated.
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"What should I wear to run?
This depends on the weather! Basic advice is that you will get wet, muddy and may get cold, so wear warm, light running clothing and good running shoes with good grip but without spikes - some areas are too hard/stony for them, and they are dangerous for other competitors on the obstacles. Gloves can also be a good idea. If it’s sunny weather, bring sunscreen and a hat - we really don’t recommend sunglasses as you’ll probably lose them.
Also - bring warm clothing to change into after the event and a towel!"
seems to answer your questions no??
from my experience of doing these things, the less you wear the more comfy you'll feel. that might sound odd but there's nothing worse than wet baggy kit flapping around and weighing you down - even lycra tights are uncomfy when wet and muddy.
I'd go with a long sleeve tech t with maybe a vest over, lycra running shorts (prevent thigh chafing when wet) and good socks and trail shoes - that's just about it. maybe a hat or gloves if very cold but just accept you're going to get wet and cold and get on with it.
Yes, I did go on the FAQ page of the site and read this article but I just wanted to post this on here so I can hear from your experiences and any specific gear recommendations.
Thank you for your advice. Did you wear any underwear or layers with your gear or is the "less is more" the way forward?
Trail shoes might have been a good idea though as the water didn't drain too well out of my trainers! Ooh and put a towel and change of clothes in your car!
Was huge amounts of fun - am looking to enter next year too! Was great atmosphere! Enjoy!
Thanks for the tips. It looks like great fun. May even see you there then.
I hope you don't mind me asking but did you or would recommend wearing underwear? It been suggested to me swimming trunks under shorts or even thigh length tights.
the only proviso to that was doing Toughguy which incorporates a lot of crawling over rough surfaces (bricks, pipes, mud etc) so I added a pair of nylon football shorts over the lycras to act as an abrasion barrier.
May just vas from head to toe, just in case Nice idea about doubling up. It wasn't to restrictive with the extra layer?
also vas in the armpits and around the neck - basically anywhere that might chafe when wet
Yup I wore underwear but as a girl a sportsbra is practically the law anyway! I wouldn't wory too much about the chafing as you dry out pretty quickly what with the straw climbing and jumps...
See you next year!