Marathon Weekend 2025

[ukplymshaun]

I went out and did 7 miles at 0900 this morning in the UK. It was a nice and tropical -1 (30F ish), really helped prepare fore the marathon next weekend. Shorts and T Shirt all the way.....

 

[kps7795]

I went out and did 7 miles at 0900 this morning in the UK. It was a nice and tropical -1 (30F ish), really helped prepare fore the marathon next weekend. Shorts and T Shirt all the way.....

You and I couldn't be farther apart with our climate experiences. Perhaps we could just meet in the middle. Then again, I would still feel uncomfortably cold if it were 7C.

 

[PrincessV]

Overnight lows are trending up a bit… which will not change what I’m bringing at all. Still opting for layers and will choose between thermal or regular weight tights on race morning.

I take it back: I think I’ll add a pair of capris to the pile. So I can choose between thermal tights, regular tights, capris, or shorts. Literally every leg option I own - why not lol?!

 

[Stitch&Co.]

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I believe it was the first option lol. Seems well made and easy to use! I didn’t need the versions that hold gu, I’ve heard horror stories of people losing too many from their belt to trust those!

Good call on this one @Disneyhanna. I just got this in yesterday and it is perfect. I usually use bib magnets, but with the expected cold temps I will probably have my zip up hoodie on the entire time and I can put this around my rib cage over the hoodie. If I decide to take the hoodie off it will be easy to take this off and readjust.

 

[Dopey 2020]

5 miles yesterday and this morning. Obviously the perfect training for races in FL

For me this is a 32*heat base layer from Costco with shorts and T-shirt. Throw on thin hat and gloves and I’m sweating.

 

[The Expert]

To @nancipants and whoever else recommended the Janji Pace shorts -- THANK YOU!!! I just did a test run in them over top of a pair of leggings with the pockets stuffed FULL of alllll the fuel I'll need for the marathon and it's like they weren't even there. Didn't budge, and nothing got squashed or broken. Now, it looks pretty ridiculous unless I add the skirt layer on top (TBD gametime decision) but I don't even care. These shorts are MAGIC!

 

[kps7795]

To @nancipants and whoever else recommended the Janji Pace shorts -- THANK YOU!!! I just did a test run in them over top of a pair of leggings with the pockets stuffed FULL of alllll the fuel I'll need for the marathon and it's like they weren't even there. Didn't budge, and nothing got squashed or broken. Now, it looks pretty ridiculous unless I add the skirt layer on top (TBD gametime decision) but I don't even care. These shorts are MAGIC!

Did you already find the "pocket" in the back? You can use it for storing around three gels in addition to the front pockets.

 

[The Expert]

Did you already find the "pocket" in the back? You can use it for storing around three gels in addition to the front pockets.

I DID! I actually didn't use it for anything at the start as I wanted to test out holding my underneath layer in there (which worked great). I may redistribute a bit for the race though, as I've got other options for ditching or handing off layers.

 

[nancipants]

To @nancipants and whoever else recommended the Janji Pace shorts -- THANK YOU!!! I just did a test run in them over top of a pair of leggings with the pockets stuffed FULL of alllll the fuel I'll need for the marathon and it's like they weren't even there. Didn't budge, and nothing got squashed or broken. Now, it looks pretty ridiculous unless I add the skirt layer on top (TBD gametime decision) but I don't even care. These shorts are MAGIC!

They are the BEST shorts! @GollyGadget praises them, too. Glad they worked for you!

 

[Zutroy]

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5 miles yesterday and this morning. Obviously the perfect training for races in FL

For me this is a 32*heat base layer from Costco with shorts and T-shirt. Throw on thin hat and gloves and I’m sweating.

Floridians looking at that humidity:

 

[PrincessV]

Floridians looking at that humidity:

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Seriously. The humidity in my office right now is sitting at 22%. I feel like a shriveled up prune! I’m unhappy with anything under 70%.

 

[PrincessV]

So… Weather Channel now has the overnight low Friday up to 49º. That’s basically 50º. Which is almost 20º warmer than what we were looking at just a few days ago. This is why I keep saying no forecast can be trusted until it’s hours out - and even then it’s still suspect. Will I even need that orange jacket that was just delivered at this rate?!

 

[runwithperseverence7]

I’m supposed to do an 8 miler tomorrow but the temp is supposed to be in the upper 20s and I don’t want to run after lunch when it’s supposed to be upper 30s. I don’t mind doing short runs but that’s at least an hour and a half. My DH said to skip it. I’m already skipping the 2 miler on Monday because it’s going to be snow/ice/rain and I don’t do treadmills.

 

[Let's Get Kronk]

I just ordered a new compression cold gear thermal undershirt and another pair of compression leggings, so the temps are sure to be in the 50s now. You're all welcome!

 

[Zutroy]

So… Weather Channel now has the overnight low Friday up to 49º. That’s basically 50º. Which is almost 20º warmer than what we were looking at just a few days ago. This is why I keep saying no forecast can be trusted until it’s hours out - and even then it’s still suspect. Will I even need that orange jacket that was just delivered at this rate?!

From what the forecast was this morning, my weather app basically jumped 10 degrees for an estimated temp of 47 for the half and 43 for the full. I’d be happy if that turned out to be the actual race conditions, but I remember 2020 when the 5k was 20 degrees cooler than the half and full.

 

[Disneyhanna]

Seriously. The humidity in my office right now is sitting at 22%. I feel like a shriveled up prune! I’m unhappy with anything under 70%.

Meanwhile I'm like yes, give me more dry!!!! No sweaty mess in my race photos!!!

 

[Disney at Heart]

Thank you @Herding_Cats @Kerry1957 and @The Expert for putting in the time and work to make this happen again (and of course @DopeyBadger for the orginal work)! Another example of what makes this group so great! Like the release of the event guide, I love seeing this come out as it helps build my excitement for next week.

Repeating what GuinnessRunner and others have eloquently said. Thank you so much for putting together this document. I just looked at it thoroughly today, and it is amazing!

 

[Psymonds]

I wouldn't even have my suitcases out yet a full day before my flight

jokes on me, my suitcase hasn't gone away from our christmas trip, it's just collecting magic bands, running gels, charging blocks etc.

 

[Leia's Mom]

I am so glad I read all of this. I had totally forgotten that I need to wear a running skirt over my tights so that I can put my bib on the skirt. With so many layers, the bib on the shirt just doesn't work for me.

 

[StarGirl11]

I'll say if its in the 40s I'll be a happy camper. Because I won't need to second guess the number of layers I need. Except for maybe the 5k day. 40s and 50s means either long sleeves or short sleeves depending on the weather. And not hot enough for any of the day I need to worry about the whole fiasco of throwaway layers.