What would you wear? Race edition

[Wines Not Whines]

I think several of us are running the DC Rock n Roll half marathon this weekend. Holla!

The current weather prediction is for race weather in the 40s (predicted morning low is 42 degrees; race starts at 7:30 am). Shorts or crops? I'm probably going to wear a tank plus arm warmers and gloves on top.

[cinco]

I'd probably do crops, but I think you'll be fine in shorts if that is your preference.

[runaways]

I'd do shorts if it's going to be sunny, probably crops if cloudy or excessively windy.

[gt7301b]

Shorts all the way, 42 will feel like 70 after all the cold we have had.

[Deleted]

Mar 11, 2014 13:00:32 GMT -5 runaways said:

I'd do shorts if it's going to be sunny, probably crops if cloudy or excessively windy.

This is what I would do.

[Wines Not Whines]

Mar 11, 2014 13:03:54 GMT -5 gt7301b said:

Shorts all the way, 42 will feel like 70 after all the cold we have had.

This is a good point. It was around 45 when I went out this morning, I wore crops and a long-sleeve top and I was pretty warm.

[mrshandy]

Because of DST, it will still be fairly dark by the start of the race and I think it's going to be cloudy.

I'm going with capris definitely. I hate having my legs cold. Still debating about what to wear on top. I like the idea of arm warmers, but I don't know if any of H's socks will work (must investigate)

The high is only going to be 50 for the day. So I'm curious where you got the 42 prediction.

[Wines Not Whines]

Mar 11, 2014 13:05:50 GMT -5 mrshandy said:

Because of DST, it will still be fairly dark by the start of the race and I think it's going to be cloudy.

I'm going with capris definitely. I hate having my legs cold. Still debating about what to wear on top. I like the idea of arm warmers, but I don't know if any of H's socks will work (must investigate)

The high is only going to be 50 for the day. So I'm curious where you got the 42 prediction.

I got it from weather.com, but it will probably keep changing.

[ebeth]

weather.gov was saying low 60s for the high on saturday last time I checked.

I'll probably wear a tank, arm warmers/kneesocks (I've got a pair of knee socks with holes in the heel that I've earmarked for this occaision.), and capris. probably with a throw away tee.

not sure if I'm going to check a bag or not. it was such a cluster last year.

[mrshandy]

Mar 11, 2014 13:11:44 GMT -5 Wines Not Whines said:

Mar 11, 2014 13:05:50 GMT -5 mrshandy said:

Because of DST, it will still be fairly dark by the start of the race and I think it's going to be cloudy.

I'm going with capris definitely. I hate having my legs cold. Still debating about what to wear on top. I like the idea of arm warmers, but I don't know if any of H's socks will work (must investigate)

The high is only going to be 50 for the day. So I'm curious where you got the 42 prediction.

I got it from weather.com, but it will probably keep changing.

It says high of 54 now. Funnily enough there is a 4 degree temperature difference between Springfield and DC.

[skwcm80]

I'd wear shorts, but my body warms up quickly.

[lb2006]

MCM was high 30's/40 at the start and prob in the 40s most of the race. I wore shorts, singlet and my H's socks as arm warmers. I felt great with that combination.

If anyone needs a PIP, i'll gladly share again - those tube socks were HILARIOUS

[taratru]

I'm so annoyed I didn't think to check races when I booked this trip and stayed an extra day!

I've been warm the last two mornings in capris, for what it's worth. Good luck everyone!!

[boston340]

Mar 11, 2014 15:00:45 GMT -5 lb2006 said:

MCM was high 30's/40 at the start and prob in the 40s most of the race. I wore shorts, singlet and my H's socks as arm warmers. I felt great with that combination.

If anyone needs a PIP, i'll gladly share again - those tube socks were HILARIOUS

Oh yes, I'd love to see a picture of that!

[lb2006]

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[boston340]

Mar 12, 2014 9:09:33 GMT -5 lb2006 said:

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Hahahaha - cute!!  You look so great!  I really like your outfit.

[ebeth]

Mar 11, 2014 16:26:17 GMT -5 taratru said:

I'm so annoyed I didn't think to check races when I booked this trip and stayed an extra day!

I've been warm the last two mornings in capris, for what it's worth. Good luck everyone!!

it's not sold out yet!  you can still register and move your flight.

[taratru]

Mar 12, 2014 10:09:29 GMT -5 ebeth said:

Mar 11, 2014 16:26:17 GMT -5 taratru said:

I'm so annoyed I didn't think to check races when I booked this trip and stayed an extra day!

I've been warm the last two mornings in capris, for what it's worth. Good luck everyone!!

it's not sold out yet!  you can still register and move your flight.

My husband would probably kill me. It is SO tempting, though.

[shoeless]

Now I am questioning my decisions. I was thinking Capri and short sleeves based on the Reston 10 miler two weeks ago (high 50s).

[osulori]

I vote shorts, but I get warm pretty quickly.

[cinco]

Mar 12, 2014 13:26:49 GMT -5 shoeless said:

Now I am questioning my decisions. I was thinking Capri and short sleeves based on the Reston 10 miler two weeks ago (high 50s).

I still think this will be fine. I wore tights and LS last weekend in the 30's at the start (the daily high was in the 60) and didn't over heat. I'm running a later 5k on Saturday (it should already be 50ish), and will go with capris and a tank or SS. I prefer capris unless it is over 60. 

[lb2006]

Mar 12, 2014 9:30:57 GMT -5 boston340 said:

Mar 12, 2014 9:09:33 GMT -5 lb2006 said:

boston340 - here you go!   for a limited time!

Hahahaha - cute!!  You look so great!  I really like your outfit.

I was trying to go for most-stylish runner at MCM

[lb2006]

Word to the wise - if you wear the arm/sock warmers - be SURE to body glide the inside of your upper arm. Mine started rubbing later in the race on my left arm.

[gt7301b]

Mar 12, 2014 13:26:49 GMT -5 shoeless said:

Now I am questioning my decisions. I was thinking Capri and short sleeves based on the Reston 10 miler two weeks ago (high 50s).

I wore shorts and a long sleeve throw away, that I never tossed, at the Reston 10 miler.  I would have been fine with short sleeves, but was concerned about the wind.

[tuggyruns]

For a half that starts in the 40's I would for sure go capri's. But then again, I'm a wimpy southern girl

[Deleted]

10 degrees at race start for me. Kill me.

[thom]

I'd go for the capris if windy, and shorts if it looks still and sunny.

Have a fun race!!

[beachygal]

So what did everyone decide? I'm still going back and forth between shorts and capris. I ran shorts to my first half and think I spent a lot of energy shivering before the start.