Leg or knee warmers with tri shorts? Easily doffed and packable. Same up top -- arm warmers.

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The leg & knee warmers won't stay up for a long run, & the leg warmers are uncomfortable when running. I would just wear a good pair of lightweight running tights over some lycra type shorts. You shouldn't overheat with the tights at those temps. I would also wear a good (tech fabric) long sleeve shirt.

For a training run at 38 degrees, I MIGHT consider tights, but not for a race. I'd wear shorts, but stay covered up with sweat pants or something until the start. At some of the bigger races, they collect discarded clothing after the start and donate it. You could keep warm until just seconds before the gun. Otherwise, if you don't have something to toss, just wear something warm that you can check with baggage (but that might leave you shivering for a while). As for up top, I'd go with a long sleeve tech top... something like capilene (Patagonia... very comfy). Obviously, it should be something you've trained with on a long run so you'll know best what works for you...

Most importantly... HAVE FUN!!! Best of luck!!! Go out easy, and enjoy the experience!!!

Capris.

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I have horrible back problems but I have zero problems staying in an aero position for 180k. Why? Because I ride steep and because I train regularly in that position. Simple as that.....Gerard

If you have read other slowtwitch threads... You must wear the biggest and baggiest clothes possible. Think NBA baggy -- Big parachute pants and big baggy shirt.



seriously - wear what you are used too -- if you train in tights - wear tights - if shorts - wear shorts. Do bundle up before the race - go for a little warm-up run. Wear a hat and gloves.

If you have an older tech fabric shirt you would not mind losing - wear layers and as the race progresses - lose the shirt. You could have family or friends meet you half way and toss them the shirt too.

Much, much better to start feeling a bit chilled than to feel comfortable and overheat along the way. You'll be fine with shorts so long as you keep relatively warm before the race. Heck, if the crowd is big enough just keep yourself in the middle and the combined body heat will keep you plenty warm...

Good luck!