what do you WEAR when...

It's been 85 degrees at home.... and you are traveling somewhere where the race forecast is:



Believe it or not, I actually do own some cold weather running stuff. Before I lived the fabulous work from home life, I used to get up in the dark, cold winter and run before work when it was sometimes, rare as they were, in the 30's.

I even did a race in Tucson that was the day after a SNOW storm in Arizona. Race start temp was 39degs. Finish 45degs. I started the race in tights, long sport top, long sleeve top, coat, hat, gloves, and ear wrap. I ended in tights & long sport top....

BUT, I was running HARD. My HR was in the 170s-180...

So, what I'm not sure about this Sunday is 1. It's been SO warm here the coolest I have run in is maybe 55degs? 2. The humidity - when it's cold, doesn't that make it COLDER vs the heat/humidity? 3. I plan on sherpa-ing for Carrie, so I'm not "racing" - I don't expect my HR to be super high?

It's been over 7 years since I have lived in that cold... so I'm just not sure! Any suggestions on how 37degs and 70% humidity FEELS?

The best news - they took the rain off the forecast. I so wish I was healthy and could RUN this race with ideal conditions! I have a feeling that helping Carrie out will be just as rewarding though.

I hope everyone has a fabulous Thanksgiving! Thanks to all for your continued support and amazing words throughout this year.

Now, it's off to start my day.... with "bubba day"

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November 24, 2007 at 12:39 AM
brendaj said…
I love the concept of Bubba Day. We just spent the past 3 days with 3 dogs and there were all kinds of interesting dog dynamics...but they definitely love that attention (and swimming, not running, for ours).
November 24, 2007 at 9:18 AM
Bigun said…
I'd have worn PJ's and a warm blanket..ie..not gotten out of bed!
November 25, 2007 at 5:52 AM
Anonymous said…
Oh yeah, I remember Tucson!!! Ha ha ha. That was stinkin' COLD!!! I'd say do capri tights, long sports bra top and a throw-away long sleeve shirt. Ditch the shirt when you heat up - 'cause you know you will!!! Oh, and gloves and an ear-warming headband...I still remember when we ran by the lake at your Uncle's house. That was one of my best runs ever!! It just felt good.
November 26, 2007 at 12:23 PM
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