Running hats/sunglasses

[runner_princess]

Now that it's warming up and getting light earlier, I'm in the market for something to keep the sun out of my eyes during longer runs. What are your favorite hats or sunglasses? Do you wear both? I spent a lot of last summer on the treadmill, so this is a new item for me. Thanks!

 

[cewait]

In many ways a hat is a personal preference. Here is what to look for in a hat/visor. It should be of a tech fabric so that water is wicked off the skin. Most runners should look for a visor rather than a hat to help the head shed heat. there are follicle challenged among us as well as some who simply cannot have the sun on the top of the head. For those a hat with a mess top is a good choice.

One thing that all running hats/visors should have is a black colored under bill. Other dark colors work OK but black is the best choice in color. The black absorbs reflective radiation from the ground knocking the bright reflective light down and helping to keep your eyes from squinting. Squinting eyes are a stress riser signal to the body and that can lead to a tense face; then to a tense neck, shoulders and on down the body. HeadSweats is a leader in the market.

As far as glasses there are three things to look for. First - they need to ventilate or they will fog. Simply, they should not contact the cheeks so that more air can circulate around them.. Second, they should be light and not slip easily. The ear pieces should be the main source of grip to the head with the nose piece holding the glasses off the face. Finally, they need to have UV protection.

Hope this helps

 

[Romero]

You are forgetting something, How about a good sun blocker too
Dont forget to use it while going out in sun.

 

[ChloroFiend]

I can't do hats; they keep all that heat in my head and drive me nuts.

Sunglasses....can't live without them. I'm a former lifeguard with light sensitive eyes. I wear nothing but Oakleys. For running, I use the Half Jacket XLJs....they've got interchangeable lenses for a variety of lighting conditions. I use the Black Iridium for most outdoor activities, but swap in the clears for night running, indoor shooting ranges, etc.

They've got a variety of sport specific designs for both men and women; one big lens, 2 lenses (one for each eye), different shapes, tints, lens retention/swap systems, etc.

Smith and Revision also make some good sport specific eyewear.

Yes, good sunglasses tend to be expensive. However, you only get one set of eyes...and unlike knees, you can't replace them

 

[tmbacon]

I have a black Under Armour visor that I use almost for every run in the summer. I also wear sunglasses, Maui Jim (Sandy Beach model). I have a hard time running in the summer without at least one of these items.

 

[mkymsehi]

Head Sweats or Crewroom hats & visors.

Oakely glasses.

 

[ludari]

I've worn the same hat (OR Sunhat) and sunglasses (Ray-Ban Daddy-O) during my training and for the Princess Half, Bay to Breakers 12K and the running portion of my recent triathlon.