Training Tip of the Week – November 5
by greenglove ~ November 7th, 2009. Filed under: apparel, for team members, training tips, week in review.Training Tip of Week
Now that we’re well into fall, it’s time to discuss training apparel. Our Northwest weather provides us with unique concerns when it comes to outdoor training and fitness attire. Keep in mind that wearing cotton shirts and pants to exercise in will only make training more difficult and unpleasant. With it’s tendency to retain moisture, cotton clothing will only leave you feeling colder, wetter, and probably heavier by the end of your workout. It’s also more likely to result in chafing. There are many new materials out there that are designed to keep you warmer and drier while still allowing you to enjoy your exercise regimen in the great outdoors.
Interestingly, you’ll find that most of these materials contain polyester or some kind of polyester blend…Polyester is very effective in “wicking” moisture away from the body and, being a very smooth fabric, it can help reduce friction against your skin. It not only keeps you warmer in cold weather, but will keep you cooler in warm weather. Keep this in mind not only when looking for workout shirts, shorts, and pants, but also with socks. Cotton socks, which will hold in moisture, are much more likely to cause blisters. Look for socks made from something else, a synthetic material like polypro or even wool, to help reduce your risk for blistering. Most of these items are more expensive, but in the end, I think you’ll find that you’ll get a lot of use out of them and find training more pleasant with the appropriate gear…You can find appropriate training attire at pretty much any running or walking store or at places like REI. For more guidelines, the Runners World website offers some good suggestions for choosing apparel: http://www.runnersworld.com/topic/0,7122,s6-240-320-0-0,00.html
Listed below are a few places that offer great training clothes at reasonable prices:
The Brooks Outlet Stores
• Bothell 22627 Bothell-Everett Highway, Suite C, Bothell, WA, 98021 (425) 402-1632
• Auburn 1101 Super Mall Way, Auburn, WA, 98001 (253) 735-1999
Seattle Running Co, Everyday Athlete, Foot Zone
• Team Transplanters receive a 10% discount on all purchases…
