I'm thinking of making singlets for my social running group and was wondering if Solid Black singlets is a bad idea in terms of affecting race performance. We have people of all ranges from 2:30 Marathon to 3:30 so we care about performance to some extent.
The only reason I'm pushing for a black singlet is because I think it looks cool. If the majority here thinks singlet color affects long distances, I will find some other option. Also ideas are encouraged.
As Track Chick said there were studies in GB prior to 2012 Games. From what I remember, wearing red shows assertiveness and aggression to the opponent. It’s not so much good for you as a downer for them. I didn’t read this article but it was the first I found on the subject. Hope the link works.
What does it take to be an Olympic champion? Skill? Yes. Dedication to training? Definitely. Luck? Perhaps. The colour of your kit? Possibly, says Tom Stafford.
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There have been studies about the color red, especially in swimming (color of goggle lenses). Personally I like wearing red, but I don’t have any science to back up my personal preference other than a placebo effect. The problem with black is that it absorbs heat.
I like yellow singlets. Everyone and their brother and sister wears black or blue or gray or some other boring ass color and all look the same. Yellow sticks out so I like it.
There have been studies about the color red, especially in swimming (color of goggle lenses). Personally I like wearing red, but I don’t have any science to back up my personal preference other than a placebo effect. The problem with black is that it absorbs heat.
Studies prove out no negative impact in running performance with black. Especially in high level athletics, such little fabric is used and it not enough to even penetrate the skin. Think New Zealand.. and yes, this is why trail/ultra athletes can successfully utilize Black, be it a Zegama or Comrades or the Olympic Marathon. What's more important is air flow, which is why women have a considerable advantage in cooling with crops vs. singlets for men.
There have been studies about the color red, especially in swimming (color of goggle lenses). Personally I like wearing red, but I don’t have any science to back up my personal preference other than a placebo effect. The problem with black is that it absorbs heat.
Studies prove out no negative impact in running performance with black. Especially in high level athletics, such little fabric is used and it not enough to even penetrate the skin. Think New Zealand.. and yes, this is why trail/ultra athletes can successfully utilize Black, be it a Zegama or Comrades or the Olympic Marathon. What's more important is air flow, which is why women have a considerable advantage in cooling with crops vs. singlets for men.
A running vest/singlet and shorts still covers a significant proportion of the body so you are talking nonsense.
You can instantly feel the warmth coming though a black garment compared to a white top in sunny weather
There have been studies about the color red, especially in swimming (color of goggle lenses). Personally I like wearing red, but I don’t have any science to back up my personal preference other than a placebo effect. The problem with black is that it absorbs heat.
Studies prove out no negative impact in running performance with black. Especially in high level athletics, such little fabric is used and it not enough to even penetrate the skin. Think New Zealand.. and yes, this is why trail/ultra athletes can successfully utilize Black, be it a Zegama or Comrades or the Olympic Marathon. What's more important is air flow, which is why women have a considerable advantage in cooling with crops vs. singlets for men.
Note the vest colour of New Zealand runners in the last Olympic marathon
