A few days ago, I posted a piece about the importance of getting your ZZZ's in in the days prior to the race. One reader asked a good question: is there any benefit in sleeping extra, or is there a 'groggy risk?'
I put that question to 1976 Boston Marathon Champion Jack Fultz, who coaches runners on the Dana-Farber team. Here's his response: "Interesting question. Probably not. (That is, no risk.) Better to wake up early Monday morning very well rested – the adrenalin will start flowing automatically and I’d much prefer to be over rested than under rested."
Now, with cold, windy weather predicted for Marathon Monday, the right gear is crucial. Says Jack, "Runners need to be prepared for any/everything (hat, gloves, long sleeve shirt, maybe light/thin running jacket, etc.)" He's working on a more detailed response, which I will post as soon as I receive it.
Have any of you run a marathon in cold weather? It's different than a cold training run because you're out there for miles longer, and the cold seems colder in those late miles.
