PrincessV
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jul 6, 2006
My perspective as a Floridian who’s run a bunch of WDW races with starts in the 30s: it feels darned cold. Bone-chilling cold. I am not in any way acclimated to temps that low and it hurts! But if I just layer up, I’m fine. I also have Raynaud’s Syndrome, so keeping skin covered in temps below 40 is really important: YMMV on that, of course. But for the 5K, which I do low-effort, lots of stops for pics, not making much warmth through running, I’ll wear: 2 layers of running tights, two tech shirts, a fleece jacket, hat that covers my ears, gloves. And I’ll add throwaway old PJ pants & a Mylar blanket before the race.Don't laugh, but I'm getting really nervous about the weather. We are just doing the 5k, but I'm from Texas and am not used to standing around in 30 degree weather for an hour, hour and a half while we wait to begin the 5k. I've completely redone my outfit, hopefully I'm ready. Please tell me it's not as bad as I think it will be? LOL! As long as there is no rain, I will be there. This will be my first disney run and although I am nervous about the weather, I am excited.
I couldn’t quote them all, but re: expo vendors & warm clothes... One More Mile usually has arm sleeves. Fit 2 Run will very likely opt to have cold weather gear for sale, given the forecast. If there’s a Champion booth, they’ll have some things. BondiBand headbands make GREAT ear warmers (the heavier, solid color wicking ones) and they usually also sell neck gaiters, which I love in cold weather.