Dress me for my race?

[noisemaker2]

So as many predicted, the weather forecast for my marathon on Sunday morning has changed.  They've added a 40% chance of rain into the mix.  Temps in the mid-50s.  Humidity 100%.  (and yes, I know it'll probably keep changing.  humor me, please?)  I haven't run in those conditions in a long time, so help me out...tank and capris was my plan.  But with the rain possibility, do I want another layer?  or will that just make me hot and wet instead of just wet?  Am I overthinking this yet?  :?

[clseale]

I'd probably be in shorts, but capris could work if you're more comfortable with that. I don't really see how an extra layer would help. Extra stuff would just annoy me. 40% isn't too terrible, so hopefully you'll get lucky. I would just slap on a visor/hat, and treat it like any other race. I'm sorry. Still crossing fingers that it will get better for you!

[gt7301b]

I ran a half in similar conditions a few months ago. I wore a long sleeve t-shirt for my warm up and it sucked. Embrase the rain and have fun.

[boston340]

shorts or capris and a tank - I would wear a tighter tank if possble (I hate having loose fabric when it's wet)

[noisemaker2]

Thanks ladies!
I haven't found shorts that don't leave me terribly chafed on long runs (large thigh problem, I think), so that's why I'll go for my capris. And good calls on the visor and tighter tank--I don't want to be slapped by a billowing wet shirt or wiping rain out of my eyes for 26 miles!

The excitement is finally starting to kick in! Thanks for humoring my crazy this week.

[pag41989]

My first half I ran had almost the same exact weather, except it was in the 60s with 100% humidity the entire time. It didn't rain until later in the day so we were fortunate for that. I wore a tank and capris, I think an extra layer would just add extra weight if you got wet. I prefer capris just because I chafe every single time I wear shorts.