Interesting, regarding overdressing - I find that in trail running its the opposite, always underdressing. If you are at a peak and meet a guy with shorts and a t-shirt you know he is legit.
I can usually tell "That guy looks fast. I wonder who he is." as they stand out even from the corner of my eye.
* Always overdressed w.r.t. the weather
* Stride, relaxation level
* Body type
* Shoes, clothing
Never seen fast runners overdressed, and logically, fast runners are more experienced, so you’d think they’d know how to dress for the occasion, not to mention faster running produces more heat, so less is better.
other than their speed, they look more natural and relaxed. also, they don't have the same vertical motion that slower runners do (sort of bouncing up instead of going forward).
I can usually tell "That guy looks fast. I wonder who he is." as they stand out even from the corner of my eye.
* Always overdressed w.r.t. the weather
* Stride, relaxation level
* Body type
* Shoes, clothing
Never seen fast runners overdressed, and logically, fast runners are more experienced, so you’d think they’d know how to dress for the occasion, not to mention faster running produces more heat, so less is better.
Here's Kipchoge on a sunny day (two layers of longsleeves, tights) with a couple hobbyjogger journalists (short sleeves)
My theory on overdressing on easy runs is that helps prevent you from going out too hard for an easy run, like you want to keep the pace easy so you don't end up getting soaked in sweat.
Actually fast runners are way less likely to speed up or try and ‘race’ you when you pass them on an easy run. I’ve noticed that slower runners are often way more ego-driven/insecure about getting passed “by a girl” even if I’m doing an entirely different workout, whereas the fast guys just keep doing their thing.