Winter 100

Here comes the rain

[queue the Eurythmics tune - come to think about it I was humming that dirge all round the south downs last year!!!]

Just tried to get the mandatory kit in my pack. Can't get the the base layer in whatever i try.

I'm either changing packs, wearing it or carrying it round my waist.

Physio wants to tape up my calf but i was thinking calf guards.  Decisions decisions..

At least i've decided on shoes, Brooks it is...

BBC reckon rain should pass on Friday. Fingers crossed on that one Slaneuk

Dill, does he mean taping them up as in compression, hence like calf guards. Or does he mean providing support to the achilles tendon by effectively providing a "second tendon" on the outside?

I am recovering from Achilles tendinopathy so he is concerned with protecting that but i keep getting calf strains for some reason and have lost all confidence with my lower legs. I was after a bit of security from the calf guards. What do you think?

*Dill* I have used both calf guards and tape. I much prefer tape but I ran Lakeland 100 last year in 2XU calf guards and they were good throughout. So, I would say just go with whichever is your preference.

Li My shoe choice was made after centurions email today they recommend trail shoes as the course is very muddy. Will chuck my roadies in the van anyway.

I took the info to mean you have to have on your person a base layer. Wear or carry.

I always wear shorts so will carry leggins.

I'm planning for both I find the tape helps to support the achilles while the calf guard reduces strain (pain?) in the gastroc and soleus

 I used to get horrible problems with calves and did a bit of gymwork to build them up. I would assume then he is looking at taping the calves to support the achilles, by effectively giving the tendon the support. Hence I dont see why you cant have both as they are doing different things. I tend to wear compression tights for all races in any case and think they are great and really aid recovery afterwards.

I've had both in the past, tho not for a full 100 so I dont know whether there is an aggravation/chafeing factor. If it does kick in, you can always rip the tape off!

WiB I can't say i have a preference because i wouldn't normally use either but after the problems i've had lately i'm paranoid about further injury. If i was to choose i wouldn't wear guards unless i was getting real good benefit.

I thought about both pmo but wasn't sure if it would have the desired effect. 

*Dill* wrote (see)

I thought about both pmo but wasn't sure if it would have the desired effect. 

What would be the desired effect do you think and are you worried one would counteract the other?

Think i'll get taped up on Friday anyway seeing as it's a freebie..

I suppose with tape pulling the muscles up and compression squishing it in i did think they may act as opposing forces when i really need the achilles protected more than anything.

Probably over thinking it..

yep - if you think it thru they are not contradicting each other. If anything you are over squishing it if you put it like that. If they were contrdicting then one would be squishing and the other would be pulling - but here they are not

And as its a freebie then ust ear in mind, if you feel it chafe, then rip it off

Ah ok... get stuck into some tape then

Going back to the earlier point about the baselayer - I had taken that to mean a spare top at all times. Seems sensible incase it does turn cold fast, and you're not moving so fast.

Your baselayer will always be spare until you put it on. .

I'm not happy about carrying it round my waist so may have to change to a bigger pack.