Looks like my race next Sunday might be rainy either showers or more constant rain
65 Fahrenheit / 19 celcius
What would you wear
I’m thinking about not changing anything beyond maybe some arm warmers and dry clothes in transition – but not sure it really makes a difference as i will be wet no matter what soon after and it’s not really that cold
If it wasn’t a race I would wear a light rain jacket but that’s not aero and hoping for a top 10 in my ag
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I’d likely wear my normal kit.
Sounds like near perfect racing temps. Normal kit.
Temperature won’t be a problem. Rain and wet roads can be uncomfortable. Definitely have some dry socks for T-2. Put the socks and your run shoes in a sealed waterproof bag. If it’s really wet, you’ll still end up running in wet shoes and socks, but it’s nice to start out dry.
Good luck!
That sounds perfect. Take it easy cornering on the bike course. Other than that it’s just a normal racing day in a tri kit.
65 is the forecast high, yes? So probably not occurring until you’re on the run course (around here the high never happens until after 2pm, or rarely at least). What will the temp be when you get out of the water, and what’s the expected water temp?
If I were getting out of 70 degree water into 65 degree air, I’d go tri kit. If it’s different than that, maybe 65 degree water into 55 degree air, at the very least I’d have a small towel in my t-bag and I’d use it to push a bunch of water out of my tri suit. I’d also probably put on wool socks for the bike because in those conditions I think my feet might get numb. I tend to suffer a bit when my feet are numb.
After all that, sounds like you’ll have ideal conditions for running fast. Go get it!
With these temps and conditions your biggest challenge won’t be getting cold but rather chafe, especially in the neck and armpits, the groin and your feet. I’d put a lot of body glide in the areas that rub against fabric and use ample chamois cream on your shorts and in the groin area.
The previous comment about keeping your run gear dry is on point. Don’t underestimate the psychological boost.
If there’s a chance that it clears up maybe put an old dry pair of shoes and socks that you can live with losing in run special needs along with a small towel and body glide sealed all up in plastic bags.
Will you be racing after dark and/or will the temps drop on you? Consider a light jacket if so. Depending upon your speed and goals, this might be a good race to partake in the hot soup on the run. If they don’t offer that, maybe put s thermos in run SN bag also with warm soup or coffee or whatever else you might like.
Which race?
Good luck.
It is personal. For me, that would be heaven. Another vote for normal kit.
Place your running shoes upside down when putting them into T2! You can change socks but you don’t want to start w soaked shoes :-D!
^^ The races requiring checked bags and then leave them outside uncovered all night need to seriously stop doing that. You haven’t raced until you’ve found your cinched tight and carefully folded bag tampered with and then not closed at all, the strategically placed drain hole on the bottom folded up, and the bag full of water. Fuck. Cover them! IM Europe is much better at this than US and Canada races. Whistler just leaves them on the ground in the grass near the change tent. At least with transition under the bikes we can turn the shoes upside down like you said.
Anyway. Rant over.
What race are you doing???
Perfect weather for a race.
Merino Wool socks are your friend.
Ironman Brazil
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I wouldn’t do anything differently. This sounds like absolutely perfect conditions to me. You are already a bit damp for the entire race anyway, so what’s a little extra cooling from mother nature?
Ironman Brazil
The one thing not previously posted is that you may have to pee a lot more during this race if you aren’t be sweating very much. I have to pee every 1-1.5 hr when biking when the T is below 70* F.
I’ve always found that peeing on the bike is much easier in the rain.
I will plan for extra smelly bike shoes this race then 
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I’ve always found that peeing on the bike is much easier in the rain.
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My daughter read your post…
If you are drinking enough, they really should not get that smelly, but I would still wash them out after the race.