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Looking for light enough base layer?

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  • 25-10-2015 4:54pm
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    chris85
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    Hey I am looking for a light enough base layer to run in. Mainly doing 5km/10km up to half marathon but need something for winter for mainly 5km/10km distance. I find some of the compression ones not great (previously used Canterbury ones) and dont want anything heavy just a nice lightweight one as get warm enough once get a few kms in .

    Any recommendations?


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    Myles Splitz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,306 ✭✭✭Myles Splitz


    chris85 wrote: »
    Hey I am looking for a light enough base layer to run in. Mainly doing 5km/10km up to half marathon but need something for winter for mainly 5km/10km distance. I find some of the compression ones not great (previously used Canterbury ones) and dont want anything heavy just a nice lightweight one as get warm enough once get a few kms in .

    Any recommendations?

    Compression sleeves could work well with a technical tshirt. Use these for cold days in sessions where I know I will overheat as the session goes on.


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    Fiskar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭Fiskar


    Try Amazon for Ron Hill base fleece, I bought the 200 and 300 1/4 zip, really nice fit and good wicking. I did not get a 100 as thought it would be too light.


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    chris85
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    Myles Splitz wrote: »
    Compression sleeves could work well with a technical tshirt. Use these for cold days in sessions where I know I will overheat as the session goes on.

    That could work but some days just a bit cold on the body too so hoping a good lightweight base layer would work for it.


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    spurscormac
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    Try underarmour sleeveless compression tops. They are the lighter ones and being sleeveless allows mush more breathability than t-shirt versions. I've found them great so far.


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