Digging out the winter running gear for tomorrow's race.

[ChrisAllen1]

So 3 months ago when I entered it the Hexham 10k seemed like a cracking idea.

Now having watched the hail coming down and temperatures around zero with wintery showers forecast for tomorrow, not so much.

However I have dug out the winter running gear (compression long socks, long sleeved compression top, woolly hat and running gloves) and I'm all set to go.

Hoping for a decent time, if possible around 1 hour 5 minutes or better on what is described as an undulating but fast course.

Race report tomorrow folks!!!

Run happy, run safe.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Wishing you good luck❤️ and a good time⌚for your run tomorrow at the Hexam10K Chris.

A time of 65 minutes or less would be good but as they say here on C25K it's not the time you achieve but the enjoyment you get from running 🏃which is more important, 😊

[TedG Graduate10]

Good luck, enjoy the occasion Chris, you won’t take long to warm up.... I prefer to run in these conditions 😎

[Sadie-runs Graduate10]

All the best, Chris! You will soon warm up. 😁👏👏👏

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate10]

Good luck Chris ..gloves may be needed at the start xx

oops see you are taking them

[Polly2810]

I know the feeling...Newbury inflatable run sounded amazing in the summer and I don’t have winter gear as such!! ❄️❄️

[Hidden in reply to Polly2810]

Layers Polly

[Hidden]

Good luck for tomorrow. Don’t worry about the cold, you will soon warm up when you’re running 😊 xx

[Elfe5 60minGraduate]

A beautiful place to run. Enjoy it regardless of timing! 😀

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Lots of luck for tomorrow, Chris - the chill will make you run that little bit faster!😉🙂

[Walshy3 Graduate10]

Yay best of luck

[Millsie-J]

Dont over dress Chris, you will soon warm up. Just be sure to have warm clothes at the finish 👍🏼

[Hidden]

Good luck Chris. I've got a run tomorrow morning too and I'm just getting prepared. I'm going to layer and even wear a light jacket which i can take off and tie around my waist. And hopefully have someone to meet me at the end with something wooly!

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Yes it’s after that I feel the cold most. Gloves for me next time though

[Hidden in reply to Dexy5]

I’ve got long sleeves on my jacket with little thumb holes in the cuffs. That’s going to have to do for gloves tomorrow 😉

[Dexy5 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

That’s handy. I’ve got that on my ski jacket.

[Lorijay Graduate10]

Good luck for tomorrow Chris. Have a great run and enjoy!!

[siabod Graduate10]

I don't know why, or how it happened, but now when I am soaked or hit by hail it makes me smile! good luck tomorrow 😊

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Good luck in the frozen north ChrisAllen1.

[Hidden]

Good luck!

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Hardly anyone in that photo with sleeves - let alone long sleeves! Good luck

[Decker]

Best of luck Chris!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Good luck Chris! Look forward to your report tomorrow. Stay warm! ❄️❄️❄️

[misswobble Graduate10]

When I saw the news this morning I wondered if it would still be on My neighbour is in the north east at the mo and sent me photos of snowy scenes They were going to the footy though, so I had my fingers crossed for your event

Good luck. Have fun 👍😃🏃‍♂️🏅

[Lordi Graduate10]

An experienced running buddy gave me the advice that the best policy is to dress for the ambient temp plus 10 degrees. You will be a bit chilly to start with but not overdressed once warmed up. At zero degrees I'd have thin running bottoms, top, thin gloves, a light windproof jacket and a hat.