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Up to you what's most comfortable, but please try and make sure you've worn the race day kit on your long runs beforehand. Something might be fine for 6 miles, but start to rub after 15.
Sorry - enough sensible talk - where's that head again ?
Too warm for anything else except of course my knicks, trainers, socks and bobble.....and big smile!
Hope your cold goes soon !
Oh, sorry Sara - turned your thread into a chat room !
Er, wear a bin bag at the start to keep warm, and maybe invest in a little belt thing for gels & stuff.
I personally get vet hot & uncomfortable after the first few miles. So I start off cold and then end up Ok(does that make sense.
I found a Teflon coated running jacket in a New Balance shop. And its the thinest top I've ever owned to be Waterproof, so its Ideal with just a T-shirt underneath. That and some tights(ron hill type) and Im well away..............well thats if I could run.
Otherwise the advice is sound ; dont wear anything new or that you havent done your long runs in. I ran in a charity vest one year and nearly skinned myself alive.
Defo shorts and a vest, plenty off vas between d thighs and inside arms.
Ive done d last 2 FLMs and found April pretty darn warm when u is runnin 26.2 stupid miles.
Whatever you feel comfortable in is the key really!
Not sure I'd wear shorts to run outdoors. My legs are not pretty.
What kind of undies do fellas uaually wear for the flm?. only own cotton boxers and running anything more than 13M in them becomes a little tender...
are y's the best way to go or is there some new fangled running pants that i haven't heard of yet?
or maybe commando is the best way to go?
cheers for any guidance on this rather delicate matter....
Andy
Can they be that bad?
Then again I like a big bum bouncing against me.
Oh bum BAG you say...hmmmm
Can't believe no-one else has jumped in here.
Chimp et al must be otherwise distracted.
Loads of water stations so you can't get dehydrated. 5 Lucozade stations so you can grab sachets there. Phone reception at the finish is terrible as everyone is trying to get through - plus you can leave it in your luggage anyway. Same with keys.
Go minimal !
Of course you'll make the finish - only about 1% drop out. I think you can use public transport for free to get to finish if you do drop out though.
Although given how nice Londoners were on the day, someone would probably give you a lift in !