running a marathon in the rain

[indigoiis]

I have run two halfs now in poor weather. Both times I wore a baseball cap (to keep the rain off my forehead/out of my eyes), an underarmour shirt (the tight weave seems to repel water and keep things dry) and smartwool socks (warm and wicked well, even through ankle-deep puddles.)

I am running a half on Sunday, and the forecast is 75 and sunny. I have no idea what to wear for that.

[Tri Girl]

that was the most miserable race I've ever done- but I'm SO glad/blessed that I have the ability to do it. I body-glided the heck out of my feet and every place I had a seam. It worked well. Only one big blood blister on the bottom of my baby toe. The rain came down in sheets from about mile 7 onward. It even hailed the last mile or so. It was tough, but I'm glad I did it. Every muscle below my knee seemed to cramp all at once the last 13 miles, so I walked the last 13. It was 45 degrees and rainy- but still a blast! Thank you for all your advice!
I had on two wool shirts, a hat, gloves, and two pair of socks. I ended up in the med tent for hypothermia issues at the end. Brrr cold- but still fun!
The rain chances went from 70% to 30% the night before the race, so I thought we were in the clear. So much for thinking.

edit: Even my friends who are super fast and never get sore during or after a race are hurting today (the day afterward). I think the cold rain had a lot to do with it. I'm glad I'm not the only wimp out there.

[OakLeaf]

Oh man ... glad you had fun!!! I don't think I'd have been able to in those conditions!

[colby]

Hardcore, Tri Girl, as if we had any doubts Congrats on your race.

I've raced and trained a bunch in the rain, it totally takes a "bring it on" mentality.