RaceReady Coolmax Lime Shirt UPDATE!!!!

[chimera]

We went to our fave local running store to check out the RaceReady stuff today (and get more BodyGlide!). They happened to have a men's singlet in medium, so I bought it for comparison to our current WISH shirts. Jeff graciously consented to being our sportswear model for the day...I did have to promise he could be Mr. January in the WISH team calendar

He felt it ran pretty true to size. He generally wears a medium shirt and felt this medium was appropriate. I tried it on as well, arms are cut a little low, but they do have a different women's cut for the singlets. The fabric is very lightweight. Bill, to answer your question about the waffle weave...it's on the outside, the 'skin' side of the shirt has a flat weave. As Chester mentioned, the fabric does have the tendency to snag, but their website says it's pill resistant. I think it has a good brightness factor, not quite as fluorescent as our current shirts, but would still stand out well in a crowd.

Here's some indoor photos. I'm not sure how well our camera shows the true color so I put it next to our current shirt for comparison.

Other color comparison photos forthcoming!

 

[ms.mightyduck]

The photos won't load for me.

So did the raceready people say they can't do the v-necks in lime for women?

 

[Sandy321]

The photos loaded for me...

HOT JANUARY DUDE!!!

Good color!!

I like the raceready gear!! Just can they get maybe an XXL for women, since the women's styles are cut smaller, or my just dont fit in the women's XL probably not, but I'll find a shirt that will fit, because I'm on the WISH TEAM!!

and that's a good thing!!

Thank you for all the extra leg work you are doing for the shirts!!!

I truly appreciate it!!

 

[ms.mightyduck]

Thanks, Sandy. I think it's a Firefox problem. I reloaded the page in Safari and I could see them....

And I hope they can accommodate the girls, Sandy!

 

[chimera]

Here's some outdoor shots:

On the next photo, if you look at Jeff's right hip, you can get an idea of the difference in length. The current shirts are about 2 1/2 to 3 inches longer than the RaceReady shirt.

This last one is with our other camera, trying to get a better approximation of the colors.

I'm impressed with the RaceReady shirt so far. I think it has a good brightness factor (though nothing will beat our current shirts ) and is very lightweight for these warm weather races and training. My only concern with the fabric is the snag factor. If anyone else wants to see RaceReady before we start deciding how we want to proceed, check out your local running store!

http://www.raceready.com/misc/stores1.html#FL

 

[ms.mightyduck]

The old shirts look more yellow next to these lime ones....

I like the color of the new ones, though.

As Sandy said, thank you so much for investigating this!

And super modeling!

 

[chimera]

The owner said they could probably cut some of the vnecks in the lime fabric. They do have the XL in men's and the website mentions XXL. I'll get with the owner for more specifics if we decide to go with RaceReady.

Here's the sizing info from their website:

http://www.raceready.com/misc/sizetech.html

 

[ms.mightyduck]

The owner said they could probably cut some of the vnecks in the lime fabric. They do have the XL in men's and the website mentions XXL. I'll get with the owner for more specifics if we decide to go with RaceReady.

Here's the sizing info from their website:

http://www.raceready.com/misc/sizetech.html

Ooh! If they said women's v-necks in lime, count me in, in, in!

I have a waffle-weave style coolmax shirt from some other company and it didn't pull (yet) (knock on wood).

I would love to have one. And DH will wear one, too!

 

[DianeL]

Mel???

I'm sorry this might have been addressed elsewhere but are we doing only singlets or will there be t-shirts too? If singlets I might have to order a size up and wear it over a tighter t-shirt. My Mom is impressed that I will wear one of Disney white (basically)see thru shirts these days but I'm not sure I'm brave enough for a singlet alone yet Course if I follow my DH's training plan I might just be ready for a lone singlet LOL Thanks for checking them out. I've been very interested in their shorts and just realized looking at their site that I somehow missed them at the Expo. UGH!

Jeff!!! Woohoo!!! Can I get my calender autographed? Thanks for being such a good sport and modeling for us

Thanks Mel

 

[chimera]

I'm sorry this might have been addressed elsewhere but are we doing only singlets or will there be t-shirts too?

We can do a combo of styles. I think we're currently looking at crew and vneck short-sleeved tshirts, as well as the singlet. They also make a long-sleeve but looks like we'd have to have some special cut to get the lime fabric.

 

[DianeL]

Thanks!!! I might need some re-training prior to the races on the new color

Thanks for working on the new order, I have to order Cathy one for her future races and I could use some more.

 

[twoWDWfools]

DH and I would both be interested in t-shirts and I'd love a v-neck. They do look better on me than a crew neck.

Thanks for all your work on this. I've done this type of thing for corporate outings and know what it takes.

Liz

 

[Sandy321]

The owner said they could probably cut some of the vnecks in the lime fabric. They do have the XL in men's and the website mentions XXL. I'll get with the owner for more specifics if we decide to go with RaceReady.

Here's the sizing info from their website:

http://www.raceready.com/misc/sizetech.html

again, I truly thank you, you have taken on a thankless job, and I certainly dont want to add to your work!!

The woman's size XL is a 12/14 which in my kingdom is more a medium!!
But they do have the XXL in men's so it will all work out -

and I'm sure we'll be ordering 4 shirts, my fdil and ds want one too!!

Its all good!!

Thank you truly!!

 

[kareneast]

Nice modelling job, Jeff!

Mel - Thanks for doing the research on the RaceReady Shirts. They look good to me for the really hot/humid training/racing. John & I will definately order some. Can never have enough WISH Gear!

 

[angietuck2]

Mel - Which store did you guys go to? Fit 2 Run on University? I LOVE the new color it looks a lot like our bags and I think it is a little different than those people who decided to wear our color at the Marathon. It was so frustrating for me and Krista, everytime we saw someone come around the corner at the Boardwalk we thought it was one of you guys, but it was one of them!!! I know what you are saying about the snag factor, I have some running clothes that do that but I still love the material.

If we go with these I would like a singlet and a t shirt please. I would like the vneck if possible. Are we talking about just doing regular thsirts this time around too or not. Just wondering

Thank you so much for doing this!!! I can't wait to wear my new WISH stuff

angie

 

[twotoohappy]

Can I get a few too?
I bought the short sleeve WISH shirt and it was hot!
(BTW - nice modeling technique lol!)

 

[deekaypee]

I really like them, and they look like they fit well. I would be interested regardless of the snag factor, at least 2 and preferably in a v-neck. Thanks again!

Now, about that calendar. Meeoorrooow-sah!

 

[wfloyd]

If we have a male WISH calendar, who is going to be modeling for the female version. All about equality you know. Besides I figure I better ask before Panda gets on here and demands one.

For the northerners, just look at him outside with shorts and a tank on and not looking like he is going to freeze to death. Just something to give you hope during these nice months of freezing weather.

Bill

 

[escape]

Oooh, I'm so excited that we can get the v-neck!!!

Thanks for checking this out for us, Mel!

 

[biggertigger]

You People....<sigh>

This begs the song.....

I'M TOO SEXY FOR THAT SHIRT

So thanks for the modeling comments. Years of crawling around in nasty wiring closets and lifting servers has given me great poise and grace

Make sure you look for the cleverly hidden kitty in one of the pictures!

Mr. January? Oh, no, dear, I think I should be celebrated on every month

Now, Bill, I TOTALLY agree with the gal WISH calendar; Perhaps we could have them all do Muddy Buddy and we take mud-fight pics?

- Jeff