<p>I’d planned on going to the gym around now, but it’s looking really miserable out there, so I’ll just work out at home instead.</p>
<p>“Pills for altitude?”
-The reason that I know about them is becasue my D. went to poor area of Peru (mountains) to work at clinics there and they were given those pills by MD’s that went with them. She said that they worked.</p>
<p>EK, I just did a search. It looks like there’s something called Diamox (acetazolamide).</p>
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<p>If she likes Nike running tech shirts and shorts and you can check the size, it would be hard to go wrong with some more of the same or with 1/4 zip long sleeve tech shirts, that can be worn alone or over a short sleeve shirt – kind of like an option halfway between short sleeves and a fleece.</p>
<p>If you want to branch out a little, I can’t imagine a runner (or hiker or just about anyone) who wouldn’t make use of an ultralight windbreaker – just a little warmth or a little protection against a rain shower. Weighs ounces. I carry mine, stuffed into it’s own little pocket all the time. Even just to have in the car as a “just in case” rain jacket. It’s light enough to take into the mall or a restaurant, if it might be pouring buckets when you need to dash out to the car. It’s the only thing light enough that I would even consider wearing in the rain in the summer, when I’m sweating. It’s always in my back pack or I’ll just carry it in my hand if I go out for a walk/jog with threatening skies. Here’s Brooks’ version:</p>
<p>[Brooks</a> Nightlife L.S.D. Lite Jacket III Nightlife/Black - Zappos.com Free Shipping BOTH Ways](<a href=“Brooks nightlife l s d lite jacket iii nightlife black 1 brooks + FREE SHIPPING | Zappos.com”>Brooks nightlife l s d lite jacket iii nightlife black 1 + FREE SHIPPING | Zappos.com)</p>
<p>Here’s Marmot’s version:</p>
<p>[Marmot</a> Trail Wind Hoody - Wind Breaker Jacket Review - YouTube](<a href=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7DlqMX0v6Q]Marmot”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7DlqMX0v6Q)</p>
<p>Here’s Patagonia’s version:</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSPK8ilgKZ8&feature=relmfu[/url]”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSPK8ilgKZ8&feature=relmfu</a></p>
<p>Every company makes one (including Nike, of course) and you occasionally find deals at Marshall’s. </p>
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<p>I am a big fan of highly reflective running gear for anyone who runs in traffic or at dusk. Brooks makes at ton of it in their NIGHTLIFE line. But, just a running tech t or 1/4 zip tech t in dayglo yellow (I have a Nike version and a New Balance version) comes in really handy, particularly this time of year.</p>
<p>Along the same lines, I have these reflective wrist and ankle bands. Whenever I might be out at dusk or later, I grab an ankle band or wrist band (or both). They are comfortable, easy to put on, and cheap insurance against getting run over by a car that didn’t see you. Could be a good stocking stuffer…</p>
<p>[Road</a> ID - Learn More - Reflective Wrist](<a href=“ROAD iD - World Leaders in Runner ID, Cycling ID & Medical ID”>ROAD iD - World Leaders in Runner ID, Cycling ID & Medical ID)
[Road</a> ID - Learn More - Reflective Ankle](<a href=“ROAD iD - World Leaders in Runner ID, Cycling ID & Medical ID”>ROAD iD - World Leaders in Runner ID, Cycling ID & Medical ID)</p>
<p>My DD and I both practically live in Lululemon . . .</p>
<p>My workout today consisted of moving day… </p>
<p>We had to move an elliptical from one gym to another clinic. Then from that clinic we picked up a Pilates Reformer. Then we drove to a third clinic and picked up a second Pilates Reformer. Then we went to a fourth clinic and picked up a third Pilates Reformer. Finally, we went back to the first clinic and dropped off all three Reformers. Either Friday or early next week, we get to take all of the Reformers back!</p>
<p>TRX training tonight as recovery to heavy weight low rep workout on Monday. Gonna try using a weighted vest designed for suspension training. Should be interesting.</p>
<p>Airdyne intervals for the ol’ (formerly) fat guy. I think I would rather have moved Pilates Reformers!</p>
<p>Six 1/4 mile intervals. These things are kicking my butt after being on vaca from the Airdyne over the summer. I increased the low threshold on my heart rate, recovering only to 70% of my max instead of 65%, which was taking forever. Saw a peak of 94% of my max after a couple of the intervals.</p>
<p>I’m not sure what was burning worse, my lungs or my legs. 
Good workout, though.</p>
<p>LOL, hops, that is some pretty heavy duty workout!</p>
<p>Be careful with Lululemon, that stuff can be addictive:</p>
<p>[This</a> Woman Spent $15,000 on Lululemon and She Doesn’t Even Do Yoga - Yahoo! Finance](<a href=“http://finance.yahoo.com/news/woman-spent-15-000-lululemon-200255796.html]This”>This Woman Spent $15,000 On Lululemon And She Doesn't Even Do Yoga)</p>
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<p>Amesie, I think running clothes are a matter of personal preferences. I’m with MOfWC on this issue - I like to run in tights and running dresses or tennis skirts with built-in shorts, some people prefer yoga-like pants. Definitely get her some reflective clothing if she wants to do running outside at night!</p>
<p>I have a ton of Nike clothes but mainly use it to wear to the office or for casual wear or non-specific fitness workouts. I run in Adidas and RoadRunner. I play tennis in Adidas and Nike shorts. And I do cold weather stuff in New Balance, CWX, Patagonia and now Nike.</p>
<p>Basically whatever fits well and functions well for the activity.</p>
<p>$15K is a lot of money fitness clothes.</p>
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<p>I wouldn’t be surprised if North Face or Marmot came out with a jacket that costs $15,000. :)</p>
<p>And at the other end of the scale, TJ MAXX keeps getting in HEAD long sleeve tech shirts. Mock turtleneck, slightly tight/stretchy, but not compression shirt tight. Perfect all-around winter shirt under a fleece or whatever. $9.99.</p>
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<p>I just can’t do it. I have these killer Polartec Power Stretch “tights”, but it’s just not the look for a guy my age… Looks great on the ladies, though… :)</p>
<p>I see a lot of geezers hiking in black tights with gym shorts. I guess I could go that route, but it’s a little too edgy for me, I’m afraid. If it’s cold enough for tights, why not just wear long pants from the get go? Maybe for a walk/jog. For hiking, I’ll wear the Power Stretch under shell pants or under hiking pants when it’s really cold. That is, if I can get rid of this leftover Halloween candy and still manage to fit in any of my pants! :)</p>
<p>Thanks for the running clothes input. As I was typing the question, I realized that the answer probably would be what you all have said, that she’ll have to try out different things. </p>
<p>Would REI be the best one-stop place to start, do you think? There’s a store a little over an hour from here.</p>
<p>I’ve never worn tights outside unless underneath long sweatpants or loose running pants. There are a few guys in my office that wear tights outside for running but they are strictly hard-core and it’s only a few of them.</p>
<p>We should start up a company that makes almost-tights. Basically close-cut loose pants. We could call it luluman.</p>
<p>There are a lot of loose tights already! Sporthill makes a cross between pants and tights. REI’s heavier tights aren’t really skin tight.</p>
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<p>It’s fun going in REI because they have nice stuff, but the local store only carries so many items for running. They are a great place to check out jackets and certain brands of running apparel that aren’t found just anywhere.</p>
<p>Roadrunner, naturally, has lots of stuff for running.</p>
<p>Really so does Dick’s.</p>
<p>The running stores have a nice supply of running shoes, of course, and some apparel.</p>
<p>Athletic brand outlets have an array of stuff too.</p>
<p>Surprisingly, I have yet to make a purchase at Lulu. I’ve got one item from Lucy that I like very much.</p>
<p>I could keep adding to the list.</p>
<p>Yeah, the choices can be overwhelming.</p>
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<p>Yeah, they would have a very good overview of the hiking, biking, and running fitness clothing options, probably a bit less emphasis on running, but the lines are blurred and the clothing is pretty similar. REI’s house brand stuff is usually pretty good value.</p>
<p>The major sporting goods stores, like Dicks, or Sports Authority, all have pretty good assortments of the major running brands (Nike, addidas, Reebok, Under Armour, etc.) – all at full retail, but at least you can see the stuff. I don’t know how ladies stuff works, but Nike makes three distinct types of tech t shirts (Pro Combat, Training, Running) that fit very differently. If you wear a MEDIUM, you wear a MEDIUM, but if you like one style, you probably won’t like the others.</p>
<p>I find that the only way to figure this stuff out is to stick to a brand, particularly in the hiking/outdoor arena where the options are endless and arcane. If I can figure out the Marmot options, then those will translate to North Face or LL Bean or REI or Patagonia. But, if you try to look at the whole picture, it’s overwhelming. I’m hopelessly lost wandering around those stores. I’m better off online where you can compare two or three items and see the differences. Plus, the stores NEVER have what I want to see.</p>
<p>Amesie, I really like the Nike clothes section at the local Nordstrom rack. Like the prices, too.</p>
<p>Nordstrom and Macy’s also carry a certain amount of stuff. </p>
<p>Overlapping posts: BB, you and I were thinking along the same lines at the same time.</p>
<p>MOWC:</p>
<p>The [Brooks</a> Spartan pants](<a href=“http://l4.zassets.com/images/z/1/1/6/6/3/8/1166380-1-4x.jpg]Brooks”>http://l4.zassets.com/images/z/1/1/6/6/3/8/1166380-1-4x.jpg) have proven to be fantastic all-around fitness pants for me. They are trim enough, but still suitable for wearing in public. Great winter workout pants. Good for walk/jogging down into the 30s. And can be extended with a thermal baselayer. Unfortunately, they are just a little too light (warmth and ruggedness) for hiking.</p>
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