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Date: 20 Nov 2006 14:16:45
From: LSmith
Subject: Understanding Running Tights
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Not by me
Published on: Monday, November 20, 2006
A leg up on understanding running tights
So it's Thursday, a few of us are at karaoke, and a friend I'll call
Jim says he saw me in my moment of grace, the moment cement became my
pillow. With the bruises nearly gone, all permanent remains of my fall
consist only of one (1) pair of torn warm-up pants. And when to wear
them tends to be confusing anyway.
I traditionally wear what the pros wear in the cold. Shorts. Why? I am
not sure. It's either a symbol of strength or stupidity, and if you
figure it out, let me know. If you were my competitor at that race, you
might think, "Gee, maybe she is fast. Better watch out." If you are me,
you are thinking, "Can I finish four miles before frostbite sets in?"
Seriously, it is not a case of acclimation. My legs have never
acclimated to colder weather; rather, they numb to it. Face it, though.
At some point, you are going to need tights of some caliber. Most
product names reflect what they are called. I was, however, amused when
I came across names for running tights. Who ever knew? Well, you will
now know too.
Cool Weather Tights: Hey! We know this one! Tights that will work in
cool but not cold weather. Score one for the team.
Enduro Hydromove Tights: What? When did we go from beginner to advanced
level?? Enduro as in endurance, hydromove as in water-walking? Hey,
Jesus tights! Wonderful!
Hi-Beam MidZero Tights: Somewhere on these tights must be reflective
strips from hell, and you look only halfway like a loser.
Invasion Pants: Do I really want to go here? Invade what or whom? And
where or when? And most importantly, why?
Kettletown Track Pants: Perhaps this leaves a track of kettle corn
popcorn behind you so you do not get lost. Hmm.
Zurich Light Pants: Straight from Germany. Zurich is in Germany, right?
Maybe Zurich light is better than our own light. Maybe more efficient.
DriLayer Pants: Thank God! If anything ever happened, I know these
would control any accidents.
Opti-Layer Running Tights: Finally, one we know is for runners. Double
points for the both Optimum and Optical interpretations.
Peak to Peak Tights: Well, let's see. Could be I am running at high
altitude, or that I will experience extreme fluctuations in mood with
these in place.
SRX Tights: Whoa! Anything with the letter X in it must be something
worthy. Implies experimentation, research, SR with X marks the spot.
Therma Fleece Eclipse tights: Wait, I know this one! Serta mattress
sheep jumping in a new Serta commercial. Man, I'm good!
Aurora Training Tights: For those of you training in Aurora, Illinois
or Colorado or some other Alaska borealis location.
Cyclone Pants: Does all that and more.
Extreme Weather Tights: Yes! As simple as Susan Smith.
RLX Tights: There's that X factor again. Meaning ReaLy X.
Stormfleece Tights: The Perfect Storm pants.
As you can tell, there is quite the variety of tights. Before you buy,
decide if you want tights that are reflective, have pockets, are
waterproof, have ankle zippers, or have a relaxed fit. Also, do you
want knee flexibility, fleece, polyester, or nylon? A sleek fit, a
relaxed fit, or some in which to lounge around? And really, how much do
you want to spend? Those listed range from $30-$150.
There is a pair of tights for every pair of legs and in a good price
range. Tights are durable. Skin is not. Buy a pair.
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Date: 20 Nov 2006 19:14:34
From: Charlie Pendejo
Subject: Re: Understanding Running Tights
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steve common wrote:
> steve common wrote:
>> Who cares. The title is the best I ever saw on any group, anywhere :-P
>
> WTF did I mean?
Don't bogart that pan-galactic gargle blaster, my friend.
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Date: 23 Nov 2006 23:01:46
From: steve common
Subject: Re: Understanding Running Tights
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"Charlie Pendejo" <Charlie.Pendejo@gmail.com > wrote:
>Don't bogart that pan-galactic gargle blaster, my friend.
I think it was tinned Eku 28, but tis near enough :- >
I do remember splitting my sides reading it, but that may have been due to
the sudden and uncrontrollable mental picture it conjured up of lance,
dressed only in running tights, at a karaoke night and singing "My Way".
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Date: 23 Nov 2006 23:48:04
From: steve common
Subject: Re: Understanding Running Tights
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steve common <steven.common@wanadoo.fr > wrote:
>I think it was tinned Eku 28
It was, though I don't remember noticing "fruit salad" or "apples" in it.
Maybe cos I didn't "sip" as per experts advice:
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/412/1230/
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Date: 21 Nov 2006 02:49:31
From: steve common
Subject: Re: Understanding Running Tights
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"LSmith" <Digisend@gmail.com > wrote:
>Not by me
Who cares. The title is the best I ever saw on any group, anywhere :-P
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Date: 21 Nov 2006 03:04:30
From: steve common
Subject: Re: Understanding Running Tights
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steve common <steven.common@wanadoo.fr > wrote:
>"LSmith" <Digisend@gmail.com> wrote:
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>>Not by me
>
>Who cares. The title is the best I ever saw on any group, anywhere :-P
WTF did I mean?
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Date: 20 Nov 2006 16:46:24
From: Patrick
Subject: Re: Understanding Running Tights
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On 2006-11-20, LSmith <Digisend@gmail.com > wrote:
> Not by me
>
> Published on: Monday, November 20, 2006
> A leg up on understanding running tights
>
> ...
Nice.
> Tights are durable. Skin is not. Buy a pair.
Wait a minute, tights to protect from falling on concrete? Or tights
for comfort in the cold? Avoid concrete in the summer? I don't quite
get the conclusion. Skin is self-healing to some extent.
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Patrick <pat@polycrystal.org >
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Date: 21 Nov 2006 00:39:33
From: Samson
Subject: Re: Understanding Running Tights
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On 11/20/2006 4:46:24 PM, Patrick wrote:
>On 2006-11-20, LSmith <Digisend@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Not by me
>>
>> Published on: Monday, November 20, 2006
>> A leg up on understanding running tights
>>
>> ...
>
>Nice.
>
>> Tights are durable. Skin is not. Buy a pair.
>
>Wait a minute, tights to protect from falling on concrete? Or tights
>for comfort in the cold? Avoid concrete in the summer? I don't quite
>get the conclusion. Skin is self-healing to some extent.
>
Yeah, if this is your worry, you should run with catcher's shin pads.
BigS
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Date: 20 Nov 2006 23:14:18
From: Elflord
Subject: Re: Understanding Running Tights
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On 2006-11-20, Patrick <pat@polycrystal.org > wrote:
> On 2006-11-20, LSmith <Digisend@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Not by me
>>
>> Published on: Monday, November 20, 2006
>> A leg up on understanding running tights
>>
>> ...
>
> Nice.
>
>> Tights are durable. Skin is not. Buy a pair.
>
> Wait a minute, tights to protect from falling on concrete? Or tights
> for comfort in the cold? Avoid concrete in the summer? I don't quite
> get the conclusion. Skin is self-healing to some extent.
Your tights will do much better than your skin when exposed to cold.
HTH
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Elflord
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Date: 20 Nov 2006 17:56:40
From: Patrick
Subject: Re: Understanding Running Tights
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On 2006-11-20, Elflord <abuse@aol.com > wrote:
> Your tights will do much better than your skin when exposed to cold.
Indeed, that's what I thought the article was getting at. Just struck
me as odd to conclude with tights as armor, recalling the concrete
pillow incident, while ignoring the insulating properties also alluded
to in the introduction.
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Patrick <pat@polycrystal.org >
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Date: 26 Nov 2006 08:08:35
From: Lowtuc Zowtuc
Subject: Re: Understanding Running Tights
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and now I know why I left England.
before kelts too. Fags
Only thing that matters is:
we made it thru the ages:
weather , we got to know life:
is in the eyes of the beholder;
I like to bike my way thru;Not,
because I has to: but, because
I want to.
pleasent trails;
Lowtuc Zowtuc
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Date: 21 Nov 2006 10:13:48
From: Ed Prochak
Subject: Re: Understanding Running Tights
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LOL
Thanks Lance for the lunchtime amusement. 8^)
Ed
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Date: 21 Nov 2006 08:30:45
From: lake house
Subject: Re: Understanding Running Tights
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rick++ wrote:
> The one caveat is to look at the construction, particularly
> the stitching. Some times it will be in "bad" places where
> the stitches can rub against the skin and cause chaffing.
> Or if the threads are sown on the inside where they get
> get loose or distinigrate rapidly.
> Otherwise a lot of the cheap stuff comes from the same
> subcontractors as the expensive stuff sans the labels.
>
> But then too some athletes I know buy the pricey stuff
> to show off they have money and act more serious than
> mere amateurs.
Actually I know some amateurs buy the pricey stuff to show off and act
more serious than other amateurs.
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Date: 21 Nov 2006 07:51:42
From: Phil M.
Subject: Re: Understanding Running Tights
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On Nov 21, 10:12 am, "rick++" <rick...@hotmail.com > wrote:
> The one caveat is to look at the construction, particularly
> the stitching. Some times it will be in "bad" places where
> the stitches can rub against the skin and cause chaffing.
Right. I did a 17-miler last Sunday with the new C9 and had no issues.
> Or if the threads are sown on the inside where they get
> get loose or distinigrate rapidly.
I noticed that the seems are on the outside. In fact, I thought I had
it inside out at first.
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Phil M.
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Date: 21 Nov 2006 07:12:54
From: rick++
Subject: Re: Understanding Running Tights
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The one caveat is to look at the construction, particularly
the stitching. Some times it will be in "bad" places where
the stitches can rub against the skin and cause chaffing.
Or if the threads are sown on the inside where they get
get loose or distinigrate rapidly.
Otherwise a lot of the cheap stuff comes from the same
subcontractors as the expensive stuff sans the labels.
But then too some athletes I know buy the pricey stuff
to show off they have money and act more serious than
mere amateurs.
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Date: 21 Nov 2006 07:00:37
From: Phil M.
Subject: Re: Understanding Running Tights
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On Nov 21, 9:33 am, "rick++" <rick...@hotmail.com > wrote:
> The $10 stuff Targets occasionally sells works fine.
> No fancy brand name, but I recall Munro or something like that.
I recently purchased a long-sleeved T-shirt from Target under their C9
(Champion) brand http://tinyurl.com/y4fxjy. It was only $15. It could
easily sell fot $30 if it had a fancy logo.
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Phil M.
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Date: 21 Nov 2006 06:33:26
From: rick++
Subject: Re: Understanding Running Tights
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The $10 stuff Targets occasionally sells works fine.
No fancy brand name, but I recall Munro or something like that.
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Date: 21 Nov 2006 12:34:30
From: Doug Freese
Subject: Re: Understanding Running Tights
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"LSmith" <Digisend@gmail.com > wrote in message
news:1164061005.269471.71490@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
> Not by me
But funny stuff and similar to buying a car.
-Doug
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