Dressing for the Long Run, Preparing for an Ultramarathon

In advance of the upcoming Lookout Mountain 100k, Dee Martin, medical supervisor for the Rock/Creek Trail Series, has prepared a quick guide to dressing for an ultramarathon, with an emphasis on appropriate temperature regulation on cooler days. Please leave a comment and share your favorite clothing and gear choices with us!

It's that time of year again - brrrr! With the drop in temps and the beginning of autumn / winter ultra season comes the annual question, "what do I wear for the next race?" The temps in the Southeast can be all over the place through the winter. We've had 80 degree days (thank you, global warming) in late November / early December, temps can get into the teens & twenties at night (thank you, Mr. Frosty.)
Last year we saw a few cases of hypothermia set in during some long, cold, dark & rainy hours of racing. People came to run after many miles of training, yet had not packed the right clothes for the weather conditions!
This year let's get ahead of the game. Try out different combinations as you train over the next several months on cold / rainy days & find out what works best for you! Then you can start putting your drop bag / race day gear kits together.
Here are some guidelines & tips to keep in mind:

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