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The athlete Jaume Albaranez offers in this article a series of recommendations when choosing technical clothing to start running. In a previous article he explained the aspects to take into account when choosing sneakers to get started in the world of running, while a future article will address the topic of technological gadgets.
For anyone who has been running for some time, it is easy to select or choose technical clothing to start running. But for someone who is starting out, it is not so easy to know what it is necessary to take into account to get the technical garments right.
The runner and physical trainer Jaume Albaráñez helps you know what to look for when choosing technical clothing to start running.
Technical clothing to start running, comfort as the first premise
Have a clear idea of the technical clothing that is necessary to get started in the running It may seem like a very complex topic and for which a "doctorate" is required, but that is not the case.
To begin with, I would like to make it clear that for someone who takes their first steps in the running (or in any sport) a fundamental premise when choosing the material should be "the comfort". Any material used for running has to be comfortable, especially when starting out in the world of running. running and you have to get used to many new things.
Comfort should be the main requirement to choose the technical garments used for running. Technical clothing to start running does not have many mysteries: technical shirt, pants or skirt and socks are the basic elements. To this we could also add sunglasses as a necessary element of protection for running outdoors. airand free.
Light, breathable and quick-drying technical t-shirt
Is any shirt worth to start running? Well, in theory yes, but it is recommended that it be a technical fabric shirt that meets three characteristics:
- Lightness.
- Perspiration.
- Quick drying.
Until the 80s of the last century, running shirts were made of cotton. But with the advent of technical fabrics made with polyester, most sports brands stopped using cotton. Cotton T-shirts have, as their main drawback, that they quickly get wet with sweat and increase their weight because the sweat does not dissipate.
The technical fabric made with polyester offers breathability that cotton does not offer. And the breathability (which is the ability of a textile material for water vapor to pass through it) is a very important feature for any garment used for running; At rest, the human body produces about 0,75 L of water per day in the form of steam, but when we carry out intense activity such as running, that number skyrockets.
In addition, the technology allows the application of treatments to the polyester to favor the dissipation of moisture and speed up the drying of the shirt. Such is the case of technical shirts 42K that have the Dry-Tec+ treatment.
El DryTec+ treatment directly affects the breathability of garments. This technology is responsible for managing the moisture produced by the body, generating rapid evacuation to the outside and rapid evaporation.
The use of a technical shirt that guarantees good breathability and quick drying is very important when running, especially when the duration of the activity, be it training or a race, is long.
Something that many people do not know when they start in the running is that a poor choice of t-shirt can end up causing an unpleasant and painful experience if it causes chafing (skin irritations caused by friction with the fabric, seams, labels...). Rare is the runner who has not ever suffered the discomfort of a chafing, which is not usually forgotten when it is suffered during a competition and there is no choice but to resign and grit one's teeth until reaching the finish line.
Tips to prevent annoying chafing
To minimize the risk of chafing, you must use appropriate technical garments because, in addition to providing comfort and convenience during sports, they are designed to prevent friction or discomfort that may lead to the dreaded chafing. It is very important that, as a first step, they are made with light fabrics that guarantee good breathability.
In the case of t-shirts, in addition, it is necessary to pay attention that they comply with these characteristics:
- smoothing treatment. Technology currently makes it possible to favor the softness and lightness (and therefore comfort) of technical fabrics. the t-shirts 42K are made with technical fabrics that have received the treatment Soft Light, a process by which the fibers of the fabric undergo a change to eliminate any possibility of abrasion and with which a very soft and pleasant finish is achieved when in contact with the skin.
- Flat seams. Seams are usually one of the main elements of friction and to avoid this there are flat seams (which are also used, for example, in intimate clothing), something that 42K used on most of his t-shirts running.
- Anti-friction collar. To avoid rubbing against the neck of the shirt, especially from the back, in 42K they use a seam cover placket on the back of the neck.
- Printed label. En 42K Sewn-in labels have long since been phased out and replaced with printed labels to avoid chafing or discomfort issues.
- Zipper cover. In the event that the shirt has a zipper, it is highly recommended that it be finished off with a zipper cover on the upper part to prevent rubbing against the neck when it is up that could cause problems.
- Avoid very tight or loose clothing. It is not good for a shirt to be tight (unless it is a compression garment), but it is not advisable for it to be too loose. First of all, tight, because if any part of the shirt rubs excessively, it can cause discomfort, discomfort and, of course, chafing; the second, baggy, because an excessively baggy garment will move with movement and will also end up causing discomfort.
Well-fitting and specific socks running
Socks are another of the important sections in the choice of technical clothing to start running. It is common to think that any sports sock is good for running and it is not. Inadequate socks (even if they are sports) can give us problems, especially if we run regularly or do high intensity training or high mileage.
It's not nonsense (and I say this from my own experience): a poor choice of socks is almost a guaranteed guarantee of irritation, chafing or even blisters. The feet are one of the parts of the body that anyone who wants to enjoy the outdoors has to take care of the most. running and that is why the correct choice of socks is very important as part of the technical clothing to start running.
The technical socks of running are done with synthetic fibers (polyester, lycra, nylon, spandex...) that guarantee good moisture evacuation. I do not recommend the use of cotton socks because, like T-shirts, they retain sweat; It is also not advisable to use merino wool socks for running (material used for winter cycling socks) because it is true that they insulate from the cold, but they do not offer good perspiration and sweat drainage.
What should we look for when choosing running socks? When choosing socks for running The following aspects must be taken into account:
- Support and good fit. The socks have to hold the foot well to avoid displacement and they cannot be too big. Large socks will cause wrinkles that can cause friction.
- Cushioning and reinforcements. It is convenient that they have cushioning in the area of the metatarsals and reinforcements in the toe and heel as they are the areas of greatest friction and wear.
- Transpiration grids. The objective is to keep your feet dry and for this it is very important that they have mesh areas to favor the evacuation of moisture and the drainage of sweat.
Ingravity, Etna and Makalu, the technical socks of running de 42K
En 42K They have three models of exclusive socks for running: Ingravity, Etna and Makalu.
technical socks Ingravity 42K are made from VAPORFEEL PURE®, a high-quality material with bactericidal action that stands out for its resistance to abrasion and keeps feet dry during physical activity by transporting moisture to the outside. In addition to being a thermoregulating and quick-drying material, VAPORFEEL PURE® eliminates 100% of bacteria on the skin thanks to its bactericidal action. This bactericidal action prevents discomfort and bad odors that can cause bacteria and fungi.
technical socks Etna It guarantees a great level of comfort for running at any time of the year thanks to its excellent moisture wicking and breathability properties. They are made with the Meryl® Skinlife system and chitin thread. The Meryl® Skinlife system is ideal for any type of clothing that comes into direct contact with the skin. Its properties guarantee that the feet remain fresh thanks to its ability to transport moisture to the outside and quick drying. The Chitin thread is present on the toecap and on the heel and has an antimicrobial effect.
technical socks Makalu They offer everything necessary to satisfy any runner, from beginner to beginner: lightness, softness and, thanks to the Coolmax® system, excellent sweat evacuation. The Coolmax® system is known for its efficiency in transporting moisture to the outside, making the garment dry more quickly.
And here is the review of technical clothing to start running. As a summary and as a conclusion, I want to insist on the recommendation to use technical clothing to start running that is comfortable but always with the guarantee of meeting the requirements of lightness, breathability and suitability.
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Jaume Albaranez
Physical trainer
Athlete from the CD Metaesport team. She is studying Physical Activity and Sports Sciences at the University of Valencia.
Jaume Albarañez, physical trainer
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