what kit? - Beginners - Runner's World

marcus buckley

10/05/2003 at 18:40

help, I plan to start running to improve my fitness but need to buy some running kit. I work in a shop that stocks some ronhill products so I would prefer to buy ronhill . I've not done ANY real running since I left school so I am totaly clueless when it comes to kit. Any advise would be apreciated

Ultracat

10/05/2003 at 19:04

The most important piece of kit will be your running shoes, which should be comfortable and suited to your running style.

At this time of year thin layers are best, so a long sleeved wicking top for those cooler days, a running vest or short sleeved wicking top for warm days. shorts or thin trackers complete the kit apart from socks.

Good luck and you don't need to spend a fortune, look around for bargains and last years stock on sale.

Dangly Spice

10/05/2003 at 19:45

Another thing to look out for at this time of year is the winter gear being sold off cheap - a waterproof and/or windproof jacket is a must for winter, also thicker tracksters or fleece lined tights and a thermal base layer, also woolly hat and thermal gloves. I think RH make most of these items. And don't forget the reflective bib for winter

marcus buckley

10/05/2003 at 19:49

not too sure about the tights, I always thought it was a criminal offence for men to wear lycra

marcus buckley

10/05/2003 at 20:00

and like I said in my first post I work in a shop that stocks some ronhill products so I can get stuff from ronhill pretty cheep, anyone got any ronhill reviews? what ronhill kit should I get?

Mudmonkey

10/05/2003 at 20:04

Hi Marcus

Most of my running kit is RonHill. Obviously not my shoes or socks but I've got RH running shorts, vest, and tracksters (thick ones and thin ones for different weather). My stuff's all girl shape though so exact products wouldn't help you. I've also got RH running gloves too.

Have fun shopping!

Tweety

Keep smiling

10/05/2003 at 20:55

I've treated myself to some of Ronhill's summer range (girly colours!!) but I couldn't believe how big the sizes are. I don't think I've ever had a size 10 top before! Don't know if the men's are also on the big side though.

marcus buckley

10/05/2003 at 20:58

thanks I'll try some on in the shop to get the size right befor I order anything, it might be that all the running has made you so slim that you've gone down a size

ultra meerkat

10/05/2003 at 21:51

Marcus - men in lycra are fine! Ronhill tracksters with the waterproofing stuff is the bee's knees for wet winter runs. Oooo welcome to the wonderful world of running kit.

marcus buckley

10/05/2003 at 21:59

I'm sorry meerkat but your reputation proceeds you, your one of those pervy female runners who only runs as an excuse to look at scantily clad men :P

GPS

10/05/2003 at 22:13

Great if you can get all 'the right stuff', but there is nothing wrong in a pair of shorts GOOD running shoes and a T shirt for summer months. Dangly Spice is bang on with the wet and windy days though. Lycra? Not too sure about that

marcus buckley

10/05/2003 at 22:16

any suggestions on which shorts?

ultra meerkat

10/05/2003 at 22:19

Marcus - sad but true. Seriously though (ahem) I run in Hind shorts and love them (the girly ones). But Chimp is a recent convert to lycra, with baggier shorts worn over the top.

marcus buckley

10/05/2003 at 22:22

doesnt that get a bit hot? wouldnt want to bake my bits!!

GPS

10/05/2003 at 22:29

Marcus - Light weight shorts, nothing heavy like rugby shorts. Meerkat. Why wear shorts over the lycra? Surely you lose aerodynamic benefits

GPS

10/05/2003 at 22:30

Just joking, honest

marcus buckley

10/05/2003 at 22:40

hmmm been looking at the gear forums and lots of people seem to be having problems with chaffing whilst wearing shorts, is this a problem with all shorts or are there any anti-chaff shorts on the market?

GPS

10/05/2003 at 22:59

Marcus, I used to run in 1980 (20 yr old-how time has passed) What I do remember about long runs is not so much the thighs but the nipples. I did half marathon in ordinary T shirt and by heck they were sore. Vasaline was no good. Saw a number of people putting plasters over them, wish I did. There was a problem with chaffing on upper thighs, but they toughened up as training for half marathan went on. Wasn't as big then as I am now though so don't know how I will fare now when I increase my distance

ultra meerkat

11/05/2003 at 08:17

Marcus - I seem to remembet that Chimp goes for the lycra/baggy short combo and thereby acheives (1) no chafing (2) no startling sights for the ladies. He's a regular on the Mature thread, if you want to ask him.
Grumps - LOVE the cymru dragon! God's own country!

wiltshire runner

11/05/2003 at 09:01

I only married my hubby because years ago he used to have runners bottom (small and pert!) and ran in some VERY nice yellow/blue rhills. 15 years later (after numerous ops on a broken leg) he no longer runs and the same rhills fit my daughter!! Thank god for memories.