Space Blanket Marathon

Lastly we also lose body heat through radiation it simply radiates off our body.

Space blanket marathon. A space blanket forms a barrier between the wearer and the wind providing insulation. Universal marathon blankets are a lightweight and compact blanket that provides protection and warmth for a variety of uses. Before boston i had run two marathons and a number of other races and never gotten a blanket. Spectators at the finish of a marathon can watch a long line of runners draped in shiny silver blankets as they make their way through the finishing area.

Sometimes callled space blankets these blankets reflect up to 90 of radiated body heat. This is why the material that was used on the skylab space station is also perfect for marathon runners. Some of the runners are walking slowly some are limping some look bewildered and some are trying to peel a banana. The silver backed crowds of runners have become a well known symbol of having finished a race.

The reflective agent on space blankets usually silver or gold reflects about 80 percent of our body heat back to us. Like the thermos flask before it the space blanket works on the same principle not only will it keep heat out it will also keep the heat in. Now for those that don t know the space blanket as many people refer to it is the low weight low bulk blanket made of heat reflective thin plastic sheeting that many races give out to runners once completing a race. That along with their low weight and ability to pack into a small space has made them popular among outdoor enthusiasts and emergency workers.

This mylar emergency blanket has been constructed to be used by hikers marathon runners tactical gear preppers and to even be included in your emergency kit. Marathon runners under a space blanket in their principal usage space blankets are included in many emergency first aid and survival kits because they are usually waterproof and windproof. Pamase 82 x 62 extra large emergency blanket of 5 12 packs survival space mylar thermal blankets for marathons backpacking camping natural disaster first aid bug out bag 4 6 out of 5 stars 145 10 99 10 99 get it as soon as sat sep 26. Absorbing up to 90 percent of body heat in order to conserve heat and prevent hypothermia this safety blanket provides year round protection during harsh weather season in season out.

Marathon runners use reflective blankets to help stabilize body temperatures after a race.