Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Solutions
Due to my work schedule, my preference to prioritize sleep and willingness to run no matter what, I often find myself running in adverse weather, and Singapore's weather in early May can be harsh. It was 32°C that morning, with high humidity and clear sky, so it felt like 37°C. I wanted to do my first long run since my last half-marathon, so I brought out my best thermal resistance gear. I call it my 'sunrunner' outfit.
In general, I wear white or very light colours to deflect thermal radiation, and synthetic material that are highly breathable and wicks sweat well.
From top to bottom:
Decathlon/Forclaz Desert Cap: Able to shield the head, face and neck from the sun. The neck flaps are useful.
Decathlon Headband: I wear a headband underneath the cap to help control sweat.
Hilx Samurai Sunglasses: Best out of all my sunglasses for a day like this due to sweatband and wide coverage.
Shokz OpenMove: Some music could act as metronome and motivates me.
DrSkin Compression Singlet: Korean brand. Good material for sweat wicking.
3M Arm Sleeves: Right side covers up to the knuckles. 3M is well-known for reliability.
Anta Wristband: Good for wiping sweat off my face.
Garmin 570 Watch: Very good for recording all stats on running.
Government Fitness Band: Rewards points for healthy living that I use to redeem isotonic drinks or others.
DrSkin Compressiom Shorts: Worn underneath for compression, anti-chaffing and sweat-wicking.
Decathlon Running Shorts: Has zipped pockets, good for storing my personal effects, or gels during races.
Unbranded Chinese leg sleeves: very thin, mainly good for deflecting radiation while being very breathable.
DrSkin Marathon Socks: Thick underneath, good for a tough, long day of running.
Hoka Bondi 9 (Wide): Max stack trainers, good for a long run. The colourway chosen is intentional.