Yeah I am becoming an even bigger fan of merino wool too. I picked up a hat and socks and they work really really well in the wet here. Although I tend to find the wool shirts surprisingly comfortable, I usually buy the looser fitting ones. I guess its probably dependent on the percentage of wool used so keep that in consideration when you are looking.
Yeah if I am running a shorter race I don't really mind getting soaked in the rain, and a jacket is overkill. But my raincoat and a couple of underlayers was a lifesaver at Leadville during the colder night temps and when creating body heat is difficult. And I remember that last pass up in the lakes district being so windy and cold, the heat generated was a welcome thing.
That coat looks really nice, 8oz isn't too bad either.
Yeah if I am running a shorter race I don't really mind getting soaked in the rain, and a jacket is overkill. But my raincoat and a couple of underlayers was a lifesaver at Leadville during the colder night temps and when creating body heat is difficult. And I remember that last pass up in the lakes district being so windy and cold, the heat generated was a welcome thing.
That coat looks really nice, 8oz isn't too bad either.