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Rickshaw
Runworks 2005 5M Racer
San Francisco, CA
Joined: 26 Nov 2004
Posts: 1157

running hats Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 10:27 am

I've started running more often with a baseball-style hat, because I've got a lot less hair than I used to, and I worry about sunburn on my head and face. Even the hi-tech running hats seem to keep my head warmer than I'd like, though. Anyone else run regularly with headgear? Maybe I should try a bandana?

Bricks
Runworks 2005 5M Racer
Chicago
Joined: 09 Dec 2004
Posts: 222

Re: running hats Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 10:52 am

I used to shave my head and loved this hat from ascics: http://www.asicsamerica.com/product.asp?PRODUCT_ID=240003794&SELECT_PRODUCT_COLOR_ID=240010120&BACK_CATEGORY_ID=250001204 It actually looks better than the one i have, but i don't wear a hat now, except winter hats this time of year...

mfox

South Orange, New Jersey
Joined: 19 Dec 2004
Posts: 367

Re: running hats Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 5:26 am

I wear a baseball-style cap all the time for the same reason but mostly because it also helps to keep sweat from dripping down my forehead and into my eyes; it has moisture wicking fabrick at the crown to help channel moisture away. When ever I run without it I have to use my shirt to help wipe sweat from my eyes. I've never felt that it made my head warm. If the hat you're wearing isn't made of the special breathable material (not cottom) then give that a try.

Rickshaw
Runworks 2005 5M Racer
San Francisco, CA
Joined: 26 Nov 2004
Posts: 1157

Re: running hats Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 10:07 am

I think part of the problem may be that my hat is black, and so absorbs more heat from the sun. It's a Nike hat made specifically for running, sewn of dry-weave or some similar fabric.

OldManRunner
Runworks 2005 5M Racer
Rochester, NY
Joined: 28 Nov 2004
Posts: 262

Re: running hats Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 5:23 pm

Please reference the hat in the photo below for the latest in stylin' head gear: http://www.runworks.com/templates/runworksClean/images/photos/oldmanrunner.jpg

mfox

South Orange, New Jersey
Joined: 19 Dec 2004
Posts: 367

Re: running hats Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 6:05 pm

Was that a typo...did he mean silly headgear? But hey, you go with what works. Right?

OldManRunner
Runworks 2005 5M Racer
Rochester, NY
Joined: 28 Nov 2004
Posts: 262

Re: running hats Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2005 6:12 pm

Actually, I was hoping I could find a photo of my old orthodontic headgear, but I knew that wouldn't do much for Rickshaw's woefully balding pate, so I thought this one might provide him with more protection from the sun!

allen

Utah
Joined: 16 Jan 2005
Posts: 27

Re: running hats Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2005 9:35 pm

I guess the best description of my running hat is a "fishing" hat. It has enough of a brim to shade my eyes and ears.

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