Help dress me for Napa Valley Marathon

[tuggyruns]

I'm obsessing about what I am going to wear (along with everything else for this marathon ) So if you are bored or want to share your knowledge, help me dress for the marathon! Here's the lowdown:

• Avg temps: High-65, Low- 43
• I wear compression socks when I run
• I prefer to wear capri's (will I look silly w/compression socks/capris? And/or will I get too hot?)
• I prefer to be warm over cold
• The race starts at 7am
• There has been rain on this course in previous years

Thoughts? WWH&FD? Thanks ladies!

ETA: Marathon Date: March 2, 2014

[jamalynn]

I am struggling with the same thing. My temps will be cooler for sure, and I have never ran a full marathon but for you I think I would wear shorts, compression socks, and a long sleeve dry fit. You may even want to wear a short sleeve if it is on the warmer side and toss your long sleeve after a few miles. And pray for no rain.

[runaways]

Do you have an actual forecast yet? If not, I'd wait to see that.

ETA Just saw it's a month out. I don't think there's much point to planning your clothes until you know what the forecast is for that day.

[tuggyruns]

Feb 5, 2014 11:57:57 GMT -5 runaways said:

Do you have an actual forecast yet? If not, I'd wait to see that.

No, I was just trying to make an educated guess so I could try to run in what I wanted to wear in case I needed to buy anything new but I'll solidify for sure when I get a forcast

[clseale]

I would definitely be warm in what you are describing. Even if the low IS 43, it's not going to be 43 when you start. If you run in compression socks, I'd do socks, shorts, tank, homemade arm warmers, and a visor.

[tuggyruns]

Feb 5, 2014 11:56:28 GMT -5 jamalynn said:

I am struggling with the same thing. My temps will be cooler for sure, and I have never ran a full marathon but for you I think I would wear shorts, compression socks, and a long sleeve dry fit. You may even want to wear a short sleeve if it is on the warmer side and toss your long sleeve after a few miles. And pray for no rain.

Remind me where your marathon is ?

[runaways]

Feb 5, 2014 11:58:58 GMT -5 tuggyruns said:

Feb 5, 2014 11:57:57 GMT -5 runaways said:

Do you have an actual forecast yet? If not, I'd wait to see that.

No, I was just trying to make an educated guess so I could try to run in what I wanted to wear in case I needed to buy anything new but I'll solidify for sure when I get a forecast

Gotcha. In those temps, I'd definitely shorts and a tank with your compression socks. Maybe a short-sleeve rather than a tank would keep you a little warmer? I know you say you'd rather be warm, but 26.2 is a looooong time to be too hot, and being too hot is going to hurt your performance a lot more than being a little chilly.

[lb2006]

I ran MCM at end of october - it started with temps in the low 40s and warmed up to about 60, but was overcast most of the race. I was fine in a singlet, shorts, and arm warmers Hope that helps! It's better to be a little cold in the beginning than to overheat a few miles in - it will make for a very LONG race

[runblondie26]

If the temps are going to be in the 40's and 50's for most of the race, I'd do capris or shorts with compression socks on the bottom. Up top, I'd wear a short sleeved short and throw-away gloves. You don't want your fingers to be all stiff and frozen when you try to open a gel, tie a shoe, use the bathroom, etc. You'll probably be able to toss them near the end though.

[mrs.jacinthe]

Based on how the CA sun works, I'd plan on shorts and a tank or short-sleeve.

Once the sun comes out, regardless of the actual outside temp, you'll be broiling warm.

[gt7301b]

Shorts, tank, and throw away long-sleeve shirt and gloves.

[tuggyruns]

Perfect. I guess I am going to have to work on liking my shorts better/finding some that are cuter, lol. I really like longer shorts, they are just not very flattering.

[clseale]

Feb 5, 2014 13:32:20 GMT -5 tuggyruns said:

Perfect. I guess I am going to have to work on liking my shorts better/finding some that are cuter, lol. I really like longer shorts, they are just not very flattering.

My absolute favorite marathon shorts are the LLL groovy run shorts. They can hold so much crap, you don't even need a fuel belt. 

[tuggyruns]

Feb 5, 2014 13:50:59 GMT -5 clseale said:

Feb 5, 2014 13:32:20 GMT -5 tuggyruns said:

Perfect. I guess I am going to have to work on liking my shorts better/finding some that are cuter, lol. I really like longer shorts, they are just not very flattering.

My absolute favorite marathon shorts are the LLL groovy run shorts. They can hold so much crap, you don't even need a fuel belt. 

Om, I think I am going to LLL tonight. I think these could work! 

[runaways]

Feb 5, 2014 14:11:37 GMT -5 tuggyruns said:

Feb 5, 2014 13:50:59 GMT -5 clseale said:

My absolute favorite marathon shorts are the LLL groovy run shorts. They can hold so much crap, you don't even need a fuel belt. 

Om, I think I am going to LLL tonight. I think these could work! 

Do it! Lol. I have this pair of LLL compression shorts that were only out for a few months, and the fit is slightly funky (a little tight) but they have the 3 pocket waistband plus a huge pocket on the side of each leg. I wish they'd come out with something similar again because they are perfect marathon/long run shorts.

[clseale]

Feb 5, 2014 14:11:37 GMT -5 tuggyruns said:

Feb 5, 2014 13:50:59 GMT -5 clseale said:

My absolute favorite marathon shorts are the LLL groovy run shorts. They can hold so much crap, you don't even need a fuel belt. 

Om, I think I am going to LLL tonight. I think these could work! 

Bring fuel with you! My LLL is used to us bringing it in and seeing how much we can cram into the pockets. I didn't take this much with me at the marathon, but those shorts will hold 5 gels and a pack of cheez-its. LOL!

[gt7301b]

I love the Athleta Hana 2:1 shorts. They have built in spandex that prevent chubrub on longer runs.

[tuggyruns]

I have a feeling that living walking distance from LLL is going to be dangerous...

[emuni04]

I have no advice, but I just want to chime in and say how jealous I am that you will be running in NV!!!!

[jamalynn]

Feb 5, 2014 12:00:09 GMT -5 tuggyruns said:

Feb 5, 2014 11:56:28 GMT -5 jamalynn said:

I am struggling with the same thing. My temps will be cooler for sure, and I have never ran a full marathon but for you I think I would wear shorts, compression socks, and a long sleeve dry fit. You may even want to wear a short sleeve if it is on the warmer side and toss your long sleeve after a few miles. And pray for no rain.

Remind me where your marathon is ?

Beautiful Albany, GA.  Not very exotic but it's supposed to be a good course and all the ones in Atlanta are super hilly.  Not what I wanted for my first marathon.    I'll deal with the hills another time. 

[tuggyruns]

Feb 5, 2014 15:53:41 GMT -5 jamalynn said:

Feb 5, 2014 12:00:09 GMT -5 tuggyruns said:

Remind me where your marathon is ?

Beautiful Albany, GA.  Not very exotic but it's supposed to be a good course and all the ones in Atlanta are super hilly.  Not what I wanted for my first marathon.    I'll deal with the hills another time. 

That's supposed to be a GREAT course! I should have picked a more sensible race like that, but ya know, I had no idea what I was getting into with marathon training  

You know GA weather-it's hard to say what the weather will be like that weekend! March 13, 1993 we had a blizzard here! 

[jamalynn]

Feb 5, 2014 16:02:13 GMT -5 tuggyruns said:

Feb 5, 2014 15:53:41 GMT -5 jamalynn said:

Beautiful Albany, GA.  Not very exotic but it's supposed to be a good course and all the ones in Atlanta are super hilly.  Not what I wanted for my first marathon.    I'll deal with the hills another time. 

That's supposed to be a GREAT course! I should have picked a more sensible race like that, but ya know, I had no idea what I was getting into with marathon training  

You know GA weather-it's hard to say what the weather will be like that weekend! March 13, 1993 we had a blizzard here! 

Yep, so I am trying to not to think about what I am going to where until the week of the race.