Well, I've pulled the trigger and made up my mind what I will wear. I DID get the Mizuno LS Breath Thermal compression top - at 40% off. I did try it on again and asked a woman who works at the LRS if it was fitting properly for a compression top as I've never had one. All was good. I've an old light pink sleeveless Terry jersey that I will wear over it as the top is compressive enough to make me self conscious. Sure it will get ruined, but it is too large for me these days and it would be good to have pockets. My Sugoui Mid-Zero tights are also larger than they used to be, and I am wearing them as well. They aren't thick, my regular fitness capris are just too thin for the conditions I think. Hopefully I won't regret this decision. Since I will have pockets, I will also take my ear warmers and wear them as well. I DO have a cheap pair of gloves that I will also use. The ear warmers aren't cheap, but I think I will be thankful for them!

I will be able to check in a backpack with things to change into - and while there will be a rinsing station after the finish line I don't think that I will trust that it will be WARM water. I will take baby wipes, just to be safe.

So I've passed the "backing out" point of no return. This is happening if my event partner bails or not ;-)