I guess I'm just looking for some help gaining confidence to wear shorts/singlet for an upcoming race that set to go off in 32 degree weather.
In a training run I'm fine overdressing, but for a race I'd like to feel as fast as possible.
Will most racers be okay with a hat, gloves and shorts, or should I go with tights and long sleeves?
I would unquestionably race in shorts and gloves. Of course, I'm also notorious for being under-dressed relative to others.
If you wear shorts in that weather, you will NOT be alone (unless you're in Florida, TX, or similar)
Shorts, and at least a short sleeve shirt beneath the singlet. I'd probably go shorts and a long sleeve tech shirt with globes. A hat would overheat me.
No hat, but I'd wear gloves & arm warmers with shorts/singlet. Easy to push down arm warmers if you do get too hot.
I would be in shorts, singlet (or short sleeves) with gloves and a thin hat. The hat can always be taken off and tucked in shorts if you get hot.
Just get a good warm-up in prior to stripping down to shorts and singlet.
I live in NYC and race in cold weather a lot - there is a huge variation in what people wear - totally individual. From singlets and shorts to long sleep ts and tights.
I get cold when I run, so anything under 35 or so and I wear a thin long sleeve tech shirt and running pants. Why be cold?
I'll be racing Saturday in 32 or below temps. Long sleeve tech shirt with singlet, shorts, gloves, hat if it is windy. Bring long pants for before and after.
Sometimes I just feel like nothing here can possibly be real. What kind of insecure retard has to ask complete strangers what they think said retard should wear at various temperatures?
In short: How the hell should we know what is going to work best for you, dude?!
People move. I've met many people who grew up in Florida/Texas/Cali who have no idea what to do in New England once January rolls around. How many runners in those areas even know what Icebugs or Ice Joggers are?