Further to Tim's post I was advised that tights are, and I quote, "nigh on essential in cold conditions". However I have tried to weigh the undoubted truth and value of this and that they may hold my bones in place for the duration of the race and act like some sort of meat sock against the following considerations:
1) do I wish to look like some sort of transvestite runner;
2) when I collapse over the finishing line (!?!) looking like the amateur that I am do I really want to be wearing more pro kit than is normal;
3) isn't it going to complicate things if any of us have a "Paula" moment, I mean come on it would be like pushing nutella through a sieve!
Overall I fear that whilst I can just about afford to be ridiculed by all and sundry for being overtaken by two pensioners dressed as a pantomime horse, a bloke running backwards and a glacier I very much doubt I could slump at the post race table enjoying beer and pizza whilst wondering whether I should have gone for the 10 denier sheer or the 20 denier opaque!!!!
p.s. I have decided to revise my target for the race to a sub five hour time. Aim low, you know it makes sense.
1) do I wish to look like some sort of transvestite runner;
2) when I collapse over the finishing line (!?!) looking like the amateur that I am do I really want to be wearing more pro kit than is normal;
3) isn't it going to complicate things if any of us have a "Paula" moment, I mean come on it would be like pushing nutella through a sieve!
Overall I fear that whilst I can just about afford to be ridiculed by all and sundry for being overtaken by two pensioners dressed as a pantomime horse, a bloke running backwards and a glacier I very much doubt I could slump at the post race table enjoying beer and pizza whilst wondering whether I should have gone for the 10 denier sheer or the 20 denier opaque!!!!
p.s. I have decided to revise my target for the race to a sub five hour time. Aim low, you know it makes sense.
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