tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post5906144352952979206..comments2024-02-29T02:06:59.726-09:00Comments on Fumbling Towards Endurance: Muddin' and GrinningUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-5482918252365988532007-10-29T08:03:00.000-08:002007-10-29T08:03:00.000-08:00I tell you what I told Jill... Showers Pass jacket...I tell you what I told Jill... <A HREF="http://www.showerspass.com" REL="nofollow">Showers Pass</A> jackets or anything made with <A HREF="http://www.eventfabrics.com/field_testing.php" REL="nofollow">Event fabric</A>. <A HREF="http://www.eventfabrics.com/event_gear/gear-keen.php" REL="nofollow">Keen</A> makes a few of their shoes with it.Krondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05403460895674399460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-88292935286935449352007-10-25T06:06:00.000-08:002007-10-25T06:06:00.000-08:00Thanks for the great response, much appreciated!Thanks for the great response, much appreciated!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-66899238871879730652007-10-24T23:03:00.000-08:002007-10-24T23:03:00.000-08:00my preferred rain gear depends on what i'm doing a...my preferred rain gear depends on what i'm doing and what the temperature is. generally when i'm running in the rain i generate enough body heat that i don't even attempt to stay entirely dry, but rather wear stuff that's comfortable when wet. for me that tends to be multiple thin layers where you can simply add more layers when it's colder. and shoes that are well ventilated and thus drain water quickly. it isn't possible to run on trails around here and keep your feet dry so instead you just have to accept that your feet will be wet and use the best shoe for letting water out quickly. lately i've been really digging Montrail Odyssey's for this purpose.<BR/><BR/>biking however there is enough cooling taking place because of the speed at which you are travelling that if it's below ~45-50 degrees and raining it is very important to stay as dry as possible. neoprene booties are a must as well as either neoprene gloves or insulated ski type gloves if it's below ~40. as far as keeping your core dry in the amount of rain we get here nothing really works completely. no matter how much companies like to advertise that their material is 100% waterproof and 100% breathable it just aint so. it's really quite simple logic: if moisture can get out it can also get in. that said though the best thing i've found for at least coming close to staying dry are the cheap velcro closure, mesh vent side plastic cycling rain jackets that you can usually pick up for $20-30. they aren't pretty and they aren't all that comfortable but if you're serious about staying dry in the weather we get it's about your best bet.Geoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238385683129822240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3807027359418593456.post-12620504103237587272007-10-24T11:05:00.000-08:002007-10-24T11:05:00.000-08:00Good blog! With your considerable experience trai...Good blog! With your considerable experience training in the rain, what is your preferred rain gear?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com