5 races later & looks like I'm finally going to have my 1st wet race! UPDATE: went great!

Mind you I haven't really been training consistently, so no PRing, just looking to have a fun 1/2 marathon (& for the 1st time plan to run next to my DH, I always finish 1st)

Looks like by start time it'll be rainy & low 40s. I've run in the rain in the Summer, but never in the colder temps, so how should I dress? I don't mind wet , it's the cold.

I do to think it's going to be a monsoon downpour, more of a consists all day rain. I hope

I've run in shorts & warm tops at this temp, but with rain would I be better with paints?

I wear Balega's socks, & they were comfy during 13miles of Summer downpour!

(Will wear a hat)

Fleece jacket? I do have a nike rain jacket but wore it one time & sweated so much. Maybe it because it was warmer temps?

TIA!!!!!

Update: I finished my 3rd 1/2 marathon for the year!

Message edited 12/7/2014 11:18:17 AM.

Re: 5 races later & looks like I'm finally going to have my 1st wet race! What's your best tips?

I ran a half marathon in October in the rain. Wearing a hat is a must. I also had a poncho on that I threw away right before crossing the starting line. I wore pants, a moisture wicking t-shirt and a lightweight long sleeve pullover. I tend to get hot when running, but it was perfect. I was freezing once it was over though. Make sure you have a change of clothes with you. I also had Balega socks and put body glide on my feet since I'm prone to blisters. I used to hate running in the rain, but it really wasn't bad. Good luck!

Re: 5 races later & looks like I'm finally going to have my 1st wet race! What's your best tips?

What was the temperature?

I didn't mind warm rain, never done cold, so I'm intimidated and don't want to be too hot or cold

Re: 5 races later & looks like I'm finally going to have my 1st wet race! What's your best tips?

Re: 5 races later & looks like I'm finally going to have my 1st wet race! What's your best tips?

Great, thank you!!!

I'll have to remember to balm my feet! And a disposable poncho!

I of course I keep checking the weather. It's saying upper 40s, almost 50 my race start. Which is a nice temp. I'm thinking I'll run in shorts. (I wear compression socks anyway)

I just need to decide my top. Do I attempt my running rain jacket and a T, or just wear a long sleeve. I've never had tight clothes on when I ran in the rain (was wearing Summer clothes), but I'm so afraid I'll be hot in the jacket.

Re: 5 races later & looks like I'm finally going to have my 1st wet race! What's your best tips?

Re: 5 races later & looks like I'm finally going to have my 1st wet race! What's your best tips?

So....thank you!
It was drizzly and a cold rain pretty much the whole run.
But my husband & I ran it together, which was a first & fun to have someone to chat with.

I wound up wearing a skirt with compression socks & cute red & green Christmas knee highs (which we thin so didn't even feel them on). A light long sleeve & then a tshirt on top. A visor & the day before found a cute antler headband.

It was just right! I do think I need mitten/fingerless gloves. My full gloves often get too hot & lately I'm finding I need warmth on the top of my hands & yesterday I did.