Looking to try fell running.

[Dynamo Dan]

Rather than start yet another thread about kit can I just ask for a bit of clarification on waterproofs? I have a Salomon waterproof jacket with (I think) taped seams. However, it doesn't have a hood. Would I be able to wear it along with a WP or Gore-Tex cap?

Thanks.

Jackets need hoods - hoods don't blow away when you try to put them up in a gale!

[Vegan Runner]

Jackets need hoods - hoods don't blow away when you try to put them up in a gale!

Couldn't a jacket do the same while trying to put it on? What about if the cap was a tight, WP, beanie style?

[Dynamo Dan]

Couldn't a jacket do the same while trying to put it on? What about if the cap was a tight, WP, beanie style?

In theory yes a jacket could blow away. Any race which stipulates taped seams would also stipulate a hooded coat. If it's bad enough to wear a waterproof you'll want a hood anyway. Even a WP cap would fail a strict kit check, you can get a regatta waterproof for less than £15.

[Vegan Runner]

In theory yes a jacket could blow away. Any race which stipulates taped seams would also stipulate a hooded coat. If it's bad enough to wear a waterproof you'll want a hood anyway. Even a WP cap would fail a strict kit check, you can get a regatta waterproof for less than £15.

Thanks for the reply. I have waterproofs on my shopping list for payday. I'm actually shocked at how affordable they are when you're not paying for a logo.

[Dynamo Dan]

Thanks for the reply. I have waterproofs on my shopping list for payday. I'm actually shocked at how affordable they are when you're not paying for a logo.

You can spend loads on waterproofs, but it's only worth it if you're going to run in them regularly. I've got a Montane Atomic Dt Stretch, it's a great jacket but I rarely run in it. Luckily it was bought for me as a gift!

The only jacket I run in regularly is my OMM sonic smock, which is ironically a hoodless wind proof! The thing to remember though is you carry this gear in case of emergency to keep you warm if you have to stop running.

[plodding bear]

Vegan Runner, are you doing the Stanbury Splash? I'm hoping to, although I'm off to a birthday party on the saturday night so we'll see. If you are, I'll make a point of saying hello to compensate for my not doing so at the Giant's tooth!

[Joester]

You can get a 'pac-a-mac' style waterproof from Decathlon with taped seams and a hood for £7.
It's about the size of a gent's wallet, and can be folded in half again at that.

[Vegan Runner]

Vegan Runner, are you doing the Stanbury Splash? I'm hoping to, although I'm off to a birthday party on the saturday night so we'll see. If you are, I'll make a point of saying hello to compensate for my not doing so at the Giant's tooth!

I wasn't doing it but I think I might. I was a bit unsure due to the Northern XC Champs the following Saturday. I don't think I'll be anything more than a sweeper there but it gets the Vegan Runner UK club seen at a big event so I entered. I like the look of this Slash race though. The distance ties in nicely with my training schedule run for that day too. Two things though: 1. Is it suitable for a novice like me? 2. Full kit? Will go out this weekend and get a bum bag, waterproofs and the like but will I need anything else?

[plodding bear]

I'm probably not best qualified to say, but I would say full kit will mean a set of waterproofs, mebbe a whistle, hat and gloves? That's about what I'll be taking. I think you'll be fine on this one, no doubt you'll finish in front of me again and I'm hoping to give it a go!

[Vegan Runner]

I'm probably not best qualified to say, but I would say full kit will mean a set of waterproofs, mebbe a whistle, hat and gloves? That's about what I'll be taking. I think you'll be fine on this one, no doubt you'll finish in front of me again and I'm hoping to give it a go!

Good stuff. That's me doing some shopping then. See you on the line.