Comments on RUN FASTER MOMMY!: The nerd needs to know what to wear?

my shorts-threshold is below 40, so i'd wear s...

2009-10-27T08:50:09.320-04:00

my shorts-threshold is below 40, so i'd wear shorts if it was me.

up top, i ran in ~46* this past weekend in a tank top sports bra & arm warmers. obviously a bit chilly at first, but warmed up in the first mile. prior to getting arm warmers this year, i think i wore long sleeves under 50* but would push up the sleeves when i got warm. good luck :)

Yay! Wilmington! I miss it! I lived there for 2...

2009-10-26T09:46:15.799-04:00

Yay! Wilmington! I miss it! I lived there for 2 years prior to the military move to the Coastal Bend of TX. Unfortunately, having lived there, I know the weather is extremely unpredictable. So, I will leave you with: I have no idea what to wear. Consider having someone hold out clothes to you periodocally along the race to so you can grab what you need. Pay a bum, Pay your hubby? Heck, I'll come back and get out of this place & do it for you!

Good luck!

First of all, I'm so jealous of your course lo...

2009-10-26T08:17:09.164-04:00

First of all, I'm so jealous of your course load next semester. That is my idea of heaven (at least until the mid-terms come around. Everyone does believe they are experts (including me--with nary a one of those courses under my belt!) I agree with that.
Okay--71 of a high, and you will be running in the afternoon.
Are you high? You don't need arm warmers! However, if you are really that cold, arm warmers are absolutely the way to go, b/c they can be removed so easily.
I would wear them during the day, with a jacket and the then strip for the actual race, or throw the warmers 2 miles in to a friend. Generally the way to think of it is to add 20 degrees to the temp--and that's what it feels like running.
So yeah, 71 is not cold. You southerners... I just don't know. ;)

People seem to be cookoo over arm warmers. Get em...

2009-10-25T20:37:25.060-04:00

People seem to be cookoo over arm warmers. Get em! If nothing else, you'll look totally pro!

When I was in college we had to take 3 classes in ...

2009-10-25T15:44:41.156-04:00

When I was in college we had to take 3 classes in Religion...ummmm although I am glad I took those pretty darn sure my core classes did not prepare me for the "Real World".

Moeben Sleeves have changed my life. I wear my gloves tucked into them and put my Gu's in the pockets. They are expensive but truly worth every cent. I also LOVE LOVE Brooks Run Happy EZ-T's. The fabric is thick so it keeps me warm but not too hot. Add Tights and ear warmers and you are set. You can always wear a dry wick tank under the t-shirt for a little extra warmth. This approach is layered so you can strip things off as needed.

Glow sticks would be SUPER cool.. Not quite as cool as what I am wearing next weekend ;)

I am a wimp in the cold! Definitelt layers, gloves...

2009-10-25T14:24:34.615-04:00

I am a wimp in the cold! Definitelt layers, gloves and a hat!also the longer running tights!

i love my sleeves. I even wore them for the beginn...

2009-10-25T14:21:28.134-04:00

i love my sleeves. I even wore them for the beginning of the race in SF last weekend because it was chilly. By the second mile, I had warmed up, took them off, and tied them around my race belt. Forgot I had them. They were awesome. Good luck next weekend!

Honestly you will be fine, once you get started yo...

2009-10-25T14:16:31.098-04:00

Honestly you will be fine, once you get started you'll warm up before you know it but if you want to get some sleeves, I recommend the Zensah sleeves. I just used them at Chicago and they were awesome! It was much colder than this Florida girl is used to but my sleeves kept me toasty the entire time. Make sure you pick up a cheap pair of gloves from Target too... then if you get hot you won't feel bad for tossing them.

All I can think is layers!! So that you have opti...

2009-10-25T12:13:50.021-04:00

All I can think is layers!! So that you have options. Thanks for the giveaway - it's awesome Heather!

arm warmers sound like a good option. but i'd...

2009-10-25T12:00:34.346-04:00

arm warmers sound like a good option.

but i'd probably be running with the long sleeve tech shirt ackwardly tied around my waist..cuz that's how I roll ;-)

I agree, arm warmers are the way to go. I also get...

2009-10-25T11:22:22.253-04:00

I agree, arm warmers are the way to go. I also get warm (core-wise) when I run. I find the arm warmers are perfect! I just got some from Runjunk.com; their shipping rates are about half that of Zensah.com. Here's the link: http://tinyurl.com/ygn28lh

Hmm, that's shorts and t-shirt weather for me ...

2009-10-25T11:21:34.778-04:00

Hmm, that's shorts and t-shirt weather for me LOL. But, yeah, the arm warmers sound like a great idea.

MCM Mama

I bet you could tuck the arm warmers into your fue...

2009-10-25T11:19:25.477-04:00

I bet you could tuck the arm warmers into your fuel belt and then put them on when you get cold. I doubt you'll get cold, though. I'm no expert ... ;) ... but I bet your body will be warm enough to carry you through any slight temperature dips because the temp will probably lower gradually and you will become acclimated as you run. Just a guess.

BTW: Thanks again for all the info on fuel gels. I'm planning on sharing your insight this week with other newbie runners.

Cold weather runner here, reporting to advice duty...

2009-10-25T10:57:02.069-04:00

Cold weather runner here, reporting to advice duty. 50 degree weather is rather tropical for us :) Arm warmers are absolutely the way to go. When your body warms up you can tuck them away or roll them down to your wrist (I do the latter just in case I get cold again and want some quick sleeve-age). Recommendation: Zensah Arm Sleeves - $29.99. For peace of mind, I'd suggest wearing a cheap long sleeve t-shirt over your arm warmers. Toss the shirt when you get caliente! Good luck :)