I thought about skipping today’s 3 mile run outside and just hit the treadmill inside our warm and cozy gym. But when I checked out the weather forecast for Sunday’s race, I found out that it will be in the 30s for most of the morning! Brrr! I’m sure those northerners will just laugh but hey I live in FL where most runners train and run in shorts and and short sleeves for most of the year.
So I’ve decided this would be a good time to practice in the cold weather and test out my cold weather running gear. The temp during my 8 miler last Sunday was a bit cooler than today but the strong winds today made it felt like in the 20s especially when I hit the top of the Acosta Bridge! My Asics jacket that I found at TJ Maxx for cheap did its job. I still wore shorts though and I think I will still wear shorts on race day. I just don’t feel comfortable running in long pants. I’m more worried about the 1-2 hours of standing around and waiting out in the cold before the race starts. The forecast for the night before is like 28! I might bring an old blanket that I can wrap myself into while waiting and just throw it away right before the start. Also, I’ve been thinking about buying some cheap sweaters that I can wear as layers then just throw them away once I get warm during the run.
I still can’t complain because I would rather run in the cold than run in warm weather. I tend to perform well when running in the cold. I just really didn’t expect it will be THIS cold! Time to hit the thrift store later for some cheap sweaters.