To wear or not to wear glasses

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suelesley Apr 2015 6:03am, 26 Apr 2015 First-time poster!!	0 suelesley Just want to ask, as today is my first attempt at running a full marathon, do I wear my glasses or run without, as its looking like its going to be a light rain or drizzle, can see without, just everything will be out of focus.
Stander Apr 2015 6:10am, 26 Apr 2015 15,263 posts	0 Stander I always run in glasses even with heavy rain. Rain is set to clear early today anyway.
Fizz :-) Apr 2015 6:47am, 26 Apr 2015 1,327 posts	0 Fizz :-) What did you do in training? I wear mine, but then I'd fall over without them
McGoohan Apr 2015 6:53am, 26 Apr 2015 15,528 posts	0 McGoohan I used to wear contact lenses when running but found that anything over about 10K and I got a head ache. Also the sweat going in my eyes was twice as painful with contacts. Specs all the way for me now - a wipe every now and then on the running vest top clear the rain off.
Ambling Andrew Apr 2015 8:56am, 26 Apr 2015 315 posts	0 Ambling Andrew Good luck, I often use dark glasses when running. Main problem for me with rain on reading glasses is when I need to read a route plan or map for unmarked LDWA events. So yes use glasses if you have worn them in training otherwise NO do not try anything new.
Johnny Blaze Apr 2015 10:58am, 26 Apr 2015 22,349 posts	0 Johnny Blaze I always run in specs because my eyesight is so bad I would probably get lost if I didnt.
Girlie Apr 2015 10:24pm, 26 Apr 2015 10,494 posts	0 Girlie I always wear my glasses, otherwise it is a happy blur! I do carry a little running pouch and put them in there is it is too heavy. Today was fine though and they stayed on and I saw everything clearly:-)
distracted by baubles Apr 2015 10:32pm, 26 Apr 2015 325 posts	0 distracted by baubles I run in glasses, often prescription sun glasses. A good peak cap is essential if it is raining. Struggle to run without them, especially in the dark.
Southcoastpete Apr 2015 11:41pm, 26 Apr 2015 5,056 posts	0 Southcoastpete How did you get on Sue? I wear glasses quite a lot when running. They can be a pain if its raining, as they steam/mist up, so need a wipe. I prefer contacts for a long race
Surrey Phil Apr 2015 9:33pm, 27 Apr 2015 845 posts	0 Surrey Phil I wear disposable contact lenses for most of my runs, except for a very short run of less than 2 miles. However, I am toying with the idea of running sunglasses.