The day of your big race has arrived, all your training is about to pay off, and the butterflies are definitely fluttering quickly in your stomach. Therefore, it is probably very few who just open the closet and grab some random running clothes to run the big race in. It's not completely irrelevant what clothes you choose to wear. In this article, you will get a full overview of what clothes you should choose to run in on race day.
First and foremost, a good rule of thumb is that you should not wear too much clothes. You will probably get warm during the race. If you have to stand a long time at the starting line, and it's not summer, it's a good idea to have an old sweater with you that you can throw away. At many races, there is a container where you can throw your old sweater, and the race organizer will ensure that the clothes are donated to those in need. Alternatively, you can cut three holes in a garbage bag and pull it over your head to cover your torso.
Another good advice is NOT to run in clothes that you haven't tried out a few times. It would be so annoying if you find out that the top chafes and the bottom falls down while you run.
Singlet
But back to the clothes you should run in. As mentioned, you should not wear too much clothes, and therefore my clear recommendation is that you run in a singlet. The singlet allows for full breathability and good ventilation. Furthermore, there are not many seams in a singlet that can sit and irritate and cause chafing marks.
You can find our selection of singlets here:
T-shirt
If you prefer a t-shirt over a singlet, there are also many good t-shirts in light material.
You can see all our t-shirts here:
Split shorts
And now to your lower body clothing. Again, it's about wearing clothing that is light, fits well, and ventilates well – and here split shorts are just a good choice. An incredibly lightweight shorts that provide maximum ventilation.
Short tights
However, some prefer to run in something that fits a bit more snugly. Therefore, we have also compiled an overview of our best short tights. Short tights naturally do not ventilate as well, but for some runners, it is more comfortable with tights that fit tightly around the thigh.
Of course, there are some who prefer to run in just regular shorts, and therefore, we have also gathered all our short shorts, tights, and split shorts. You can find it all here:
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Socks
We move further down and have now come to the socks. Personally, my socks should be lightweight, absorb sweat from the knees and lower legs, and of course, they should fit well. However, it is very subjective what works for the individual. So buy some socks well in advance and test them to see if they can work for you.
You can see our large selection of socks here:
Headgear
It varies from runner to runner whether it is comfortable to run with headgear. Some like to run with a headband, others with a cap. The common denominator for headgear is that they are good at collecting and absorbing sweat. It really helps a lot if you struggle with getting sweat in your eyes, here a headband or a cap can be really helpful.
See all our headwear here:
Hydration Belt
If you are going out for a longer run such as a half marathon or marathon, it can be a good idea to have some energy or fluid with you on the run. When you go for the longer distances, you may need to consume a lot of gels or other form of energy, and a belt to store these is therefore a good idea.
See our hydration vests, belts and hydration belts here:
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Energy
And now that we are on the subject of energy, it's really a good idea to figure out what kind of energy you should consume during your run. Are you into very liquid gels or should they be more solid in consistency? Should they taste like citrus or peanut butter? And should you take two or ten? All of this is a good idea to have tested before you stand at the starting line.
You can see our various energy products here:
And just a little side note; you can get friction sores in armpits and inner thighs when you get sweaty. Therefore, for some, it's a good idea to apply a layer of cream in armpits and/or inner thighs.
You can buy anti-friction cream here:
Now you are dressed for your run.
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