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Lakeland 50 or 100 in 2021 😀😀😀

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FenlandRunner Jun 2021 11:29am, 27 Jun 2021 6,712 posts	Quote Pin FenlandRunner I've found it is all about how fast you're moving and also how windy it is. Can't remember the year, but I didn't put on my waterproof early on as didn't need it. But definitely in 2019 at Dockray I put everything on as started to get a bit cold and miserable. For the 50 the most exposed part is High Kop. But that is relatively early on and you should be moving well (and generated loads of heat after tackling Fusedale)
NDWDave Jun 2021 7:24am, 28 Jun 2021 15,078 posts	Quote Pin NDWDave Take a bin bag (or poncho) in case it really goes wrong
Dave A Jun 2021 7:48am, 28 Jun 2021 23,067 posts	Quote Pin Dave A On my last go I started in a waterproof top and spent most of the race in it. There was rain on and off from the start. By the time it eased off it was getting dark and I’d have got cold. One benefit of sticking a waterproof on early is the steam room effect for warming you up.
Rosehip Jun 2021 8:25am, 28 Jun 2021 21,573 posts	Quote Pin Rosehip I pinched Youngest's Omm Halo as it's a man's and a bit big for me and fits over the top of my nearly empty pack for normal long runs. (I do that partly to protect my waterproof from running with a pack over it and potentially damaging it for too long) I discovered last week that it doesn't go over a full pack with 500ml water bottles full at the front. I was hoping to have that in an easy-to-grab pocket and keep my Alpkit that fits for putting on under the pack at a cp. So stopping and putting a proper jacket on it will have to be. Does anyone use "arm warmers" under a jacket - or on their own?
Rosehip Jun 2021 8:26am, 28 Jun 2021 21,574 posts	Quote Pin Rosehip I still think this year is going to be scorchio throughout - sod's law and all that
NDWDave Jun 2021 9:38am, 28 Jun 2021 15,079 posts	Quote Pin NDWDave I have “cooling arm sleeves” which are great for the heat - especially if you put ice under them. They can also double as arm warmers I guess
Northern Exile Jun 2021 9:40am, 28 Jun 2021 7,770 posts	Quote Pin Northern Exile I've got some of those cooling armsleeves, Columbia were giving them away at one of the UTMB trade fairs a few years back. Never used them, have you found them effective Dave?
Rosehip Jun 2021 9:42am, 28 Jun 2021 21,576 posts	Quote Pin Rosehip I figured thin sleeves dipped in a stream would be cooling or alternatively keep cold clammy waterproofs away from arms. I shall source some.
NDWDave Jun 2021 9:47am, 28 Jun 2021 15,080 posts	Quote Pin NDWDave I would say yes NE. I used them when it was 35c on the NDW100 last year. I stopped at a cafe and bought 3 calippos - ate one straight away and put the other two down the sleeves. Worked brilliantly. Also quite good to pour water over and keep arms cool plus less exposed skin (less sunscreen to worry about). When it is cold, I suspect they would work ok as a little bit of extra warmth before needing a full base layer/jacket
Northern Exile Jun 2021 9:56am, 28 Jun 2021 7,771 posts	Quote Pin Northern Exile Well, it's not like I even pretend to do ultras nowadays but I do get hot and burnt when I'm out on the fells, I will give them a try. Thanks for the response Dave.