Sounds like it could be a cold (29 degrees F) start with a decent amount of wind (~15mph from the N) the last forecast I saw put the wind chills at 15-20 degrees.
What should one wear in such conditions?
My plan rn is a singlet, split shorts, arm sleeves, light gloves, and a beanie. Would you opt for a long sleeve under the singlet instead? or perhaps a lighter pair of tights or half-tights?
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Be a real man and run in a Speedo.
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I'd go with shorts over tights
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Didn't you already start a thread like this one?
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Watch the weather forecast closely. The timing of the cold front is everything. If it pushes through a few hours earlier than expected, the winds might not be as bad as expected. A few hours in the other direction and things might be worse.
Bundle up at the start, but realize that it will be very sunny and will warm up out of the low 30s pretty quickly. I would think that most people would be too warm in tights. I would wear shorts and have layers on top with a warm hat. For comfort, the most important thing is to carry extra gloves. Once you get a pair wet reaching for fluids, your fingers will get very cold. -
You definitely don't want to be too cold ... I would suggest wearing a couple of sweaters under this jacket:
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://typeset-beta.imgix.net/lovelace/uploads/1005/39d10770-6eaa-0133-901c-0e17bac22e39.jpg&imgrefurl=https://www.bustle.com/articles/124103-7-warmest-jackets-in-the-world-that-wont-break-the-bank-photos&h=2000&w=1333&tbnid=3r-oW3eZEyYTWM:&q=warmest+jacket+for+winter&tbnh=160&tbnw=106&usg=AI4_-kT52-Bmx6EnNKKlfrIL1k7lx2OV5A&vet=12ahUKEwjn3JjlsvDfAhUCKa0KHUG8AFIQ9QEwAHoECAcQCA..i&docid=nmuQ7l1D8W2jqM&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjn3JjlsvDfAhUCKa0KHUG8AFIQ9QEwAHoECAcQCA -
Precious Roy wrote:
Watch the weather forecast closely. The timing of the cold front is everything. If it pushes through a few hours earlier than expected, the winds might not be as bad as expected. A few hours in the other direction and things might be worse.
Bundle up at the start, but realize that it will be very sunny and will warm up out of the low 30s pretty quickly. I would think that most people would be too warm in tights. I would wear shorts and have layers on top with a warm hat. For comfort, the most important thing is to carry extra gloves. Once you get a pair wet reaching for fluids, your fingers will get very cold.
I’m seeing 31 degrees at 7am and 33 degrees at 9am. Disagree with the rapid warmup prediction, but good call on the gloves. -
Maybe wear this with that jacket to keep you especially warm:
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://typeset-beta.imgix.net/lovelace/uploads/1005/39d10770-6eaa-0133-901c-0e17bac22e39.jpg&imgrefurl=https://www.bustle.com/articles/124103-7-warmest-jackets-in-the-world-that-wont-break-the-bank-photos&h=2000&w=1333&tbnid=3r-oW3eZEyYTWM:&q=warmest+jacket+for+winter&tbnh=160&tbnw=106&usg=AI4_-kT52-Bmx6EnNKKlfrIL1k7lx2OV5A&vet=12ahUKEwjn3JjlsvDfAhUCKa0KHUG8AFIQ9QEwAHoECAcQCA..i&docid=nmuQ7l1D8W2jqM&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjn3JjlsvDfAhUCKa0KHUG8AFIQ9QEwAHoECAcQCA -
Tights may be overkill, but I don't plan on being out there too long with the masses. I doubt I'll carry another pair of gloves but thinking about bringing a throw away long sleeve. I have a standard-thickness beanie that I wouldnt mind losing but I have a very warm knitted hat I run in when its cold but I really dont want to leave that on the streets of houston if it becomes too warm.
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Nope not me! but if you wanna link that thread I'd check it out
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Oopsie Poopsie wrote:
Sounds like it could be a cold (29 degrees F) start with a decent amount of wind (~15mph from the N) the last forecast I saw put the wind chills at 15-20 degrees.
What should one wear in such conditions?
My plan rn is a singlet, split shorts, arm sleeves, light gloves, and a beanie. Would you opt for a long sleeve under the singlet instead? or perhaps a lighter pair of tights or half-tights?
For me it would probably depend on what I have been training in. If you live in the midwest or east, and the temps have been cold, you can dress lighter. If you're in the south, I might consider half tights and a light long sleeve. -
wheredoyoulive? wrote:
Oopsie Poopsie wrote:
Sounds like it could be a cold (29 degrees F) start with a decent amount of wind (~15mph from the N) the last forecast I saw put the wind chills at 15-20 degrees.
What should one wear in such conditions?
My plan rn is a singlet, split shorts, arm sleeves, light gloves, and a beanie. Would you opt for a long sleeve under the singlet instead? or perhaps a lighter pair of tights or half-tights?
For me it would probably depend on what I have been training in. If you live in the midwest or east, and the temps have been cold, you can dress lighter. If you're in the south, I might consider half tights and a light long sleeve.
The people in Houston are wearing gloves and mitts when it is 65 degrees! It is crazy. -
Houston runners going to be cold wrote:
You definitely don't want to be too cold ... I would suggest wearing a couple of sweaters under this jacket:
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://typeset-beta.imgix.net/lovelace/uploads/1005/39d10770-6eaa-0133-901c-0e17bac22e39.jpg&imgrefurl=https://www.bustle.com/articles/124103-7-warmest-jackets-in-the-world-that-wont-break-the-bank-photos&h=2000&w=1333&tbnid=3r-oW3eZEyYTWM:&q=warmest+jacket+for+winter&tbnh=160&tbnw=106&usg=AI4_-kT52-Bmx6EnNKKlfrIL1k7lx2OV5A&vet=12ahUKEwjn3JjlsvDfAhUCKa0KHUG8AFIQ9QEwAHoECAcQCA..i&docid=nmuQ7l1D8W2jqM&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjn3JjlsvDfAhUCKa0KHUG8AFIQ9QEwAHoECAcQCA
This is the right jacket for Jim. Let's hope he can keep up the pace with it. -
half tights and long socks?
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I did it last year and it went from about 35 to maybe 40 or 45 with full sun. Kept gloves on the whole time. Sun didn't help any.
This year's looking to be a little windier, but otherwise similar conditions, which is ideal except for the wind. -
last year... wrote:
I did it last year and it went from about 35 to maybe 40 or 45 with full sun. Kept gloves on the whole time. Sun didn't help any.
This year's looking to be a little windier, but otherwise similar conditions, which is ideal except for the wind.
The wind is going to be the issue this year. Yikes! -
Houston runners going to be cold wrote:
Maybe wear this with that jacket to keep you especially warm:
https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://typeset-beta.imgix.net/lovelace/uploads/1005/39d10770-6eaa-0133-901c-0e17bac22e39.jpg&imgrefurl=https://www.bustle.com/articles/124103-7-warmest-jackets-in-the-world-that-wont-break-the-bank-photos&h=2000&w=1333&tbnid=3r-oW3eZEyYTWM:&q=warmest+jacket+for+winter&tbnh=160&tbnw=106&usg=AI4_-kT52-Bmx6EnNKKlfrIL1k7lx2OV5A&vet=12ahUKEwjn3JjlsvDfAhUCKa0KHUG8AFIQ9QEwAHoECAcQCA..i&docid=nmuQ7l1D8W2jqM&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjn3JjlsvDfAhUCKa0KHUG8AFIQ9QEwAHoECAcQCA
That jacket is nothing. Check this out:
https://www.backcountry.com/mountain-hardwear-absolute-zero-down-suit-mens -
No shirt with arm warmers? It worked in Boston.
