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Up next on my racing calendar is my much anticipated Grand Tetons Half. I’m not aware of any of my virtual running friends running it; but I’ll be on the lookout, and if you plan to be there, please let me know!
How do you pack for a getaway race in June where the temperature at race start could be anywhere between 32° and 50°? The only way I can think of is to over pack… When the starting gun fires at 6:30 AM, the mountainous air will not have had a chance to warm up, and if the temps are on the lower side, I might be quite uncomfortable for my very cold wait. Normally, one of the things I love about summer races is not freezing while waiting for the start. 😉 The key to my success will be packing a couple of different outfits, along with throwaway outer layers.
Plan A if the temperature is expected to warm up to 48° or higher during the race…
Plan B if the temperature is forecast to stay in the mid-40’s or lower during the race…
I’ll be packing a throwaway outer layer for while waiting for the race to start. Also, not pictured, I’ll bring along my thin white shell jacket in case I decide I need to wear it for the early part of the race.
Unlike traveling by car where I can throw anything I think I might need into a bag just in case, I’ll be flying and will have to be very selective in what I pack. Wish me luck in making smart choices!
Here’s where you’ll be able to find me this year…
June 2 – Grand Tetons Half Marathon – Jackson, WY
July 4 – Firecracker 5K – Reston, VA
August 26 – RBC Century – Reston, VA (I haven’t been on my bike since last August so this is looking iffy)
November 22 – Ashburn Farm Thanksgiving Day 5K – Ashburn, VA
December 2 – Run With Santa 5K – Reston, VA
- Questions:
- How do you pack for out of town races where the temperature could fluctuate significantly?
- How far in advance do you plan your racing calendar?
- Are you running any of the races I have on my schedule?
Hope to see you at a race!
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Good luck with your upcoming race! I hope you have a chance to stay in the Tetons and hike and visit Yellowstone too! It’s such a beautiful area. When we fly to out of town races, my hubby usually has a “no checked luggage rule”, so I have learned to pack light. I like options too and throw-aways are essential.
We’re only staying in Jackson two nights, and then heading on to southern Utah for some hiking and biking. We honeymooned in the Jackson and Yellowstone and enjoy a lot of hiking back then. Of course, that was almost 37 years ago!
The Grand Tetons Half sounds like a fun one! Looks like you’re well prepared for whatever mother nature throws your way!
It was 31° (feels like 27°) at the start, but was expected to warm up to about 44° by the time I finished the race so I ended up wearing shorts and my tank and felt like I was dressed perfectly. I couldn’t believe there were people wearing long pants, long sleeves, and puffer vests!
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THat was me this week – not for a race, but for vacation runs in coastal heat vs. inland desert & varying altitudes. It’s hard! POssibly doing an August runcation which will necessitate many more options than two shirts in wash in room & rotate
Love how you always lay out A/B, I need to start thinking that way
Hope you figured your options out as well! I ended up going with the shorts and tank even though the “feels like” temp was 27° at the start. It was forecasted to warm up to 44° by the time I finished and I knew anything else would be too warm for me. Luckily I was dressed perfectly!
I did. I went with capris figuring the’d work better for the beach run and if the hotel fitness center was over air conditioned, plus I knew I wanted a long run and have never done shorts over 4miles. I was a little warm in the golf course run, but it worked overall.
Glad you found the perfect solution
Like you, I typically pack multiple race day outfit options when I’m traveling. You just never know how the weather might turn out, or how your body will feel in an unfamiliar area as it adjusts to a different climate. Its always better to be prepared rather than wish you had brought something different to wear for your big race.
Always be prepared! I opted to go with the shorts and tank and they were perfect.
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