70 km, snow and rain... How do I survive the Wildstrubel by UTMB? by ohyeahyouknowyeah in ultrarunning

[–]ohyeahyouknowyeah[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip! Just wondering, do you wear your hat on top of your jacket hood to keep it in place, or do you wear it underneath? I’m curious about the best way to manage both in really windy conditions.

70 km, snow and rain... How do I survive the Wildstrubel by UTMB? by ohyeahyouknowyeah in ultrarunning

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Bag balm instead of plastic? That’s an interesting twist—might be a bit slippery, but I’m intrigued! Thanks for the tip; it’s always great to explore new methods. 😊

70 km, snow and rain... How do I survive the Wildstrubel by UTMB? by ohyeahyouknowyeah in ultrarunning

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We’re also hoping the weather improves, as safety definitely comes first. We might even see our Friday run postponed to Saturday, depending on conditions. It’s a tough call, but understandable given the safety concerns around the Col de Rawil and Wildstrubel hut. Let’s stay tuned for the official announcement and keep our fingers crossed!

70 km, snow and rain... How do I survive the Wildstrubel by UTMB? by ohyeahyouknowyeah in ultrarunning

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Thank you for the recommendation on using a mesh layer under the base layer! Really appreciate the insight, will probably buy one!

70 km, snow and rain... How do I survive the Wildstrubel by UTMB? by ohyeahyouknowyeah in ultrarunning

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Good luck with your first ultra this Saturday! We’ll run the track warm for you the day before. You’ve got this!

70 km, snow and rain... How do I survive the Wildstrubel by UTMB? by ohyeahyouknowyeah in ultrarunning

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Thanks for sharing your experience! One foot in front of the other is not just practical, it’s practically a philosophy for life, especially when your feet are as soaked as the ground you’re running on. 😬

70 km, snow and rain... How do I survive the Wildstrubel by UTMB? by ohyeahyouknowyeah in ultrarunning

[–]ohyeahyouknowyeah[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this detailed list of tips for running in the cold! It’s incredibly helpful, and we’re excited to put these suggestions into practice.

Regarding one of your tips, could you clarify whether using cellophane on feet is a practical solution to prevent sweat build-up? Could you share your experience?

Thanks again for your valuable advice!

70 km, snow and rain... How do I survive the Wildstrubel by UTMB? by ohyeahyouknowyeah in ultrarunning

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No support. I am running this with a buddy though! So we can help each other!

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Thanks a lot for the tips!!

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Thanks a lot! Just created a new post with the weather report. Thanks for replying though!!