Uh, are you seriously posting a question like that here when your coach is Scott Simmons? I’m so sorry to see your question posted here because your coach should be explaining these details to you, that’s HIS J O B.
I hope you do well & think you should definitely find yourself another coach. I’d be happy to help!
txRUNNERgirl wrote:
Texan in Frozen Tundra wrote:
Thank you all for this thread, running Houston as well for my first marathon and was wondering what to do. Shorts and singlet was the plan and is the plan, thanks for confirming it! Goal for me is 3 hours and I'll have the Texas socks if any of y'all are gonna be near me in Corral A.
I'll be in Corral A and will look for the socks. I'm shooting for a PR, but could be a hair slower than your pace, somewhere in the 1:30-1:31 range (though sub-1:30 would be icing on the cake).
As for the singlet situation, I ran a half here in Portland (Holiday Half) at the beginning of December and the temp was about the same, 35ish. I wore a long-sleeve under my singlet and regretted it later. Gloves and hat/ear-warmers I can take off and stash easily. I will bring "throw-away" sweats for before the race, which I'll remove before the start (they donate this stuff afterwards). Once you're warmed up and standing in a crowd of people at the start, it doesn't feel as cold. Then once you get going fast, you'll stay fairly warm.
With the perfect temps and the flat fast course you'll more than likely be a sub 1:30. Good Luck!
No, I do not have a coach. You’re confusing the Athlete Development Program with the American Distance Project. The Athlete Development Program is just a group at Houston that gets a starting spot behind the elites.
coincidentally, i ran my marathon PR in that exact weather 14 years ago.
at the start i wore uniform, throwaway running hat and throwaway gloves.
the gloves were gone before halfway. the hat was gone at mile 21.
you're welcome!
Temps seem to be down to 35 at 7:00 and 38 at 8:00, with a drop in wind speed as well - now forecasted to be 5-6 mph the whole time.
I will probably pick up some cheap, throwaway work gloves from 7-11 or Circle K this week. I have a pair already, but I ran a good race in them without actually throwing them away, so now I feel attached to them and wouldn't want to throw them away on race day.
Ball cap instead of a cap for me - should be enough to keep me warm but won't make me too warm, and the visor will help with the sun that will come along with the forecasted cloudless skies.
Might add in some arm sleeves, although I am still on the fence there.
Either way, these conditions make for fast times.
Oh, you all are going to run fast on Sunday. With temps running 35-40, it is not a bad idea to have a throwaway pair of gloves for the first part of the race and a decent pair for the second half tucked in your shorts. When you grab fluids, you will get your fingers wet. After a few water stops, your finger can get pretty cold if your gloves are wet. That is when a spare set of gloves can come in handy.
One of the energy company sponsors usually gives away free cheap gloves at the expo. If not, the vagabond clothing vendors at the expo will have something cheap.
Precious Roy wrote:
Oh, you all are going to run fast on Sunday. With temps running 35-40, it is not a bad idea to have a throwaway pair of gloves for the first part of the race and a decent pair for the second half tucked in your shorts. When you grab fluids, you will get your fingers wet. After a few water stops, your finger can get pretty cold if your gloves are wet. That is when a spare set of gloves can come in handy.
One of the energy company sponsors usually gives away free cheap gloves at the expo. If not, the vagabond clothing vendors at the expo will have something cheap.
It's only a half on a cool day. No need to hit the fluid table.
Y'all are getting my heart racing already. It's only Tuesday, dammit! Let me rest up in peace!
But thanks for the suggestions on attire. I used to live in the cold and would have gone just shorts and singlet and gloves. Now I'm a southern belle and might want an extra layer. Half tights for sure.
On another note, if anyone wants a cuddle buddy in the ADP corral....
Singlet, half tights, arm warmers, sunglasses, thin stocking cap and Nike Vaporfly 4%.
Since the A corral closes at 6:40...what happens if I need to take last minute nervous whiz? Any hidden spots where I could make that happen?
The forecast keeps dropping. I'm seeing 30 degrees at the start, warming into upper 30s. I'm thinking arm sleeves will be a must and maybe a long sleeve over the singlet to dump a few miles in. Question is shorts at 30?
One day I will awake to be a has-been wrote:
The forecast keeps dropping. I'm seeing 30 degrees at the start, warming into upper 30s. I'm thinking arm sleeves will be a must and maybe a long sleeve over the singlet to dump a few miles in. Question is shorts at 30?
In a race, definitely shorts at 30, or half tights if that is your preference. If you are not used to the cold you could wear some thin running underwear underneath.
A throw-away long sleeve for the start is a good idea also, especially since temps are dropping a bit.
Port a pottys are in the corral. Anyone planning on running 1:25/2:50 (6:29 pace)? I'm looking for a group to run with for the half.
Port a Potty wrote:
Port a pottys are in the corral. Anyone planning on running 1:25/2:50 (6:29 pace)? I'm looking for a group to run with for the half.
I think nikeman might be running around that for the half.
I’m looking to run 1:24.
nikeman wrote:
I’m looking to run 1:24.
You're not going to go 6 minutes slower to support your wife??? smh
I previously posted wanting to run 1:25 (NYC standard for my age), but 1:24 may be doable. Are you planning to run with anyone else nikeman?
moist wrote:
nikeman wrote:
I’m looking to run 1:24.
You're not going to go 6 minutes slower to support your wife??? smh
The wife doesn't need "support," but thanks for the concern.
txRUNNERgirl wrote:
moist wrote:
You're not going to go 6 minutes slower to support your wife??? smh
The wife doesn't need "support," but thanks for the concern.
Yeah and my wife doesn't need help with the dishes, but I still give it. smh
Not that I’m aware of. I plan to go out at 6:25 pace and see how it feels. Ultimately I’d like to go under 1:24, but should be somewhere between 1:24-1:25. No one else planned to run with me yet.
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