Running Gear Guide: What You Need for Your Big Spring Race

The flowers are blooming, the birds are tweeting and the Easter Bunny will soon be on his way. For many runners, big races are coming, too. It's a weird time of year. I busted out my racing shorts and singlet for the United NYC Half last month, but my recent 20-mile marathon training run was interrupted by an unexpected and icy shower of some sort of freezing rain or hail. No, I hadn't thought to bring a raincoat with me. Dressing for a run this time of year isn't easy. Wear too much and you could end up a sweaty mess if the sun comes out, but opting to drop a layer on what looks like a beautiful day could leave you cold and miserable if the wind starts kicking up. And if you're training for a spring race, or just looking to get running again after a lazy winter, skipping those Saturday long runs and mid-week tempo sessions because of unfriendly weather just isn't an option. As for me, with my 20-miler now behind me, I've now started tapering my miles ahead of the TCS London Marat ... Read full article.