Hello!
I've not been running long and have never raced before. I normally wear the same old jogging bottoms & tshirt - what should i wear for the race tho? I'm anticipating a v.slow time (knee injury so may be walking a fair bit/lot). Is it ok to wear my fave trousers (too hot?), or should i get some shorts? If so who makes good longer ladies styles (i'm quite tall & hate short shorts)?
Many thanks,
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Whatever you get, make sure you try them out beforehand, in case they run anywhere you don't want them to.
However, depending on the weather, you may get away with your comfy trousers, especially if you think you may be out there for a while. If you have worn them for long training runs with no ill effects, there should be no problem on the day (except for the body heat of 30,000 others....)
Good luck for the race.
I'd read somewhere about the binliner thing (that some people use them to keep warm/dry at the start) but didn't know if that's what really happens. Somehow i'm almost more stressed about not knowing where to go/what happens at a race than the actual race itself!
Most of all enjoy it, it is an incredible experience.
I usually get my running stuff from Sweatshop which is in Next Generation Gym in Anniesland, Glasgow. They have quite a good selection.
However, I would say that if you have been fine training over the distance in your regular bottoms, stick with them and only try out new kit after the race in prepartaion for the next one!
I feel MUCH better now. I think i've actually gone past fear and am now feeling quite excited about it all.
'Fat Running Fingers' - I'll check out the sweatshop. Not sure about needing stuff for a next race tho. I'm seriously considering an early retirement )
Last year I watched the GNR on television, and at the start everyone threw their pre-race clothes to the sides of the course - the commentator said that this was a part of the GNR ritual and the organisers collect up the clothes to donate to charity. If this is true, I'll wear a jumper rather than a bin-liner. Didn't see it mentioned in the race guide.
Cheers, V-rap.
I think the clothes thing is correct, although like you I have never seen anything official.
I won't be running outdoors in shorts in October anywhere on these shores. The shorts and vests are now packed away until March, and I shall soon be digging out my fleeces.
See you there, Baz, if you're not too embarrassed to be associated with me. Those stirrup pants really are as superannuated as a garment can be without having holes in the knees.
It was colder than this in July!
I'm with Nessie weatherwise tho - Ayr's been lovely this autumn, faaaaaaar drier than the supposed summer. Scotland can be warm...sometimes )
Do you have to keep your claws clipped to stop getting any holes in your leggings ?
Seriously though, it is a lot nicer if the weather is ok though on the morning, especially as we will be hanging around for a couple of hours waiting for the start.