Advice on running in the cold......

Wear layers to the event, but when you run you shouldn't need more than a long-sleeve running shirt and tights. You should aim to start off feeling a little too cold, then you'll soon warm up! I find on even the coldest days I need to take my hat and gloves off after 15 minutes or so.

Layers, including hat and gloves, with pockets or a pack that you can stuff them in after you've warmed up. A jacket light enough to tie around your waist if you don't have someone positioned to throw it to. Kleenex--my nose runs in cold weather. Don't forget sunscreen if it's one of those cloudless cold days!

First of all.......you are able to run??? I thought you had to work? Yay!!! Second, like everyone said......layers and pockets for your gloves. it is suppose to actually be a high of 45 tomorrow. So, it shouldn't be too bad. According to the weather repost, it should hit a little over 40 around the time of the race. I have 2 cold weather fitted Nike running shirts, if you want to borrow one. They are tie dyed - one pink and one black. Take your pick and I can bring it to dinner tonight, if you text me. If you wear a sports bra (obviously) the shirt I am telling you about and then put a sweatshirt over it, for before and after the race, you will be set.
As for running in the cold being better - it depends on how cold and your personal preference. I hate the heat and so would much rather a 10 degree day than a 90 degree day. But, ideally, if they could all be 65, that would be awesome!!!
One other suggestion.....it's only going to be 5 degrees warmer today. You don't really want to run the day before a race much. But you could go out for a mile easy run and pack on the layers and see how much you need to take off or will need, etc. Keep in mind, you will be going faster tomorrow and will be warmer because of that. Just, bring an extra sweatshirt tomorrow for after and before (I am repeating because it is important). See you tonight!!!

I ran outside this morning, it was 23*. Brrrr! But I wore a pair of running pants, a hoodie sweatshirt and some warm socks. A few weeks ago when we had a cold spell I went running and had gloves and a scarf, an undershirt and a hoodie and I swear I thought I was going to die of heat after the first mile. I do find that my body runs better in the cold, something about being numb makes it so I can't feel how much I hurt until later, lol. But, my poor lungs dont do so well. So whatever shirt you wear maybe make sure it has a collar you can put your mouth in once in a while to warm up the air you are breathing in.