5K tomorrow -- need advice!
Tomorrow I walk/run a 5K and I'm pretty excited...except for the fact that I am sick.
I am going to take is slow, wear my ankle brace and do the best I can! 2.5 miles is further than I thought!!
For anyone here who knows anything about doing races in the winter -- what should I wear? My main fear is that I will freeze. Advice would be appreciated!
Thanks Kevin!! 
Just a warning: 5K = 3.1 miles;
I agree, wear what's comfortable. If you're going to go hard at it, I'd plan on racing in cooler clothing and leaving you're warm-up gear at the start line. If you're going to take it slow than you probably aren't worried about time and if you get warm you can just remove/carry the extra garment.
Good luck and let us know how it went!!
--Sax
I agree, wear what's comfortable. If you're going to go hard at it, I'd plan on racing in cooler clothing and leaving you're warm-up gear at the start line. If you're going to take it slow than you probably aren't worried about time and if you get warm you can just remove/carry the extra garment.
Good luck and let us know how it went!!
--Sax
lol yeah, I just realized I miscalculated, lol :)
I will most likely walk it... it'll be near or below freezing tomorrow and possibly icy.
I will most likely walk it... it'll be near or below freezing tomorrow and possibly icy.
Being in Michigan we're in that below freezing season again too. Personally I hate the 40-50 degree weather, that's where I struggle not freezing waiting to start and not over heating half-way through.
Dress warm -- if you haven't tried it yet get some UnderArmour coldgear. The compression stuff is WONDERFUL! I use not only when I'm exercising but also will also be using it when my bands do their parades this weekend.
Dress warm -- if you haven't tried it yet get some UnderArmour coldgear. The compression stuff is WONDERFUL! I use not only when I'm exercising but also will also be using it when my bands do their parades this weekend.
Thanks!! I really appreciate the advice!
Elena,
If you tend to get warm as you exercise, I'd dress in a layer less than you think you'll need. The last 5k I did was in rainy weather and 45 degrees out. I wore an underarmour coldgear long sleeved top, a tank over it, and a running skirt. I was WAY too hot by the end.
Like I said, one layer less than you THINK you'll need is the way to go.
Linn
If you tend to get warm as you exercise, I'd dress in a layer less than you think you'll need. The last 5k I did was in rainy weather and 45 degrees out. I wore an underarmour coldgear long sleeved top, a tank over it, and a running skirt. I was WAY too hot by the end.
Like I said, one layer less than you THINK you'll need is the way to go.
Linn
Good luck with your run today!
Keeping the right temperature has not been something I have perfected yet. I always start off freezing while waiting for the start, and then end up way too hot during the race. I should probably go the the dollar store and buy a bunch of throw away shirts. That way I could peel it off during the race and adjust my temperature.
Anyhow, i'm looking forward to hearing your report.
Scott
Keeping the right temperature has not been something I have perfected yet. I always start off freezing while waiting for the start, and then end up way too hot during the race. I should probably go the the dollar store and buy a bunch of throw away shirts. That way I could peel it off during the race and adjust my temperature.
Anyhow, i'm looking forward to hearing your report.
Scott
The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record!
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