Bottled it.

Up at 06:00 hours; running gear on; cup of tea and a quick visit to the bathroom; open front door to be greeted with rain; close front door and up the stairs back to bed.

I was really looking forward to wearing my new bright yellow Asics running top as well. This is the first time since i started running in April that i have woken up on run day to rain ............ and i bottled it big time LMAO.

I finally donned the running gear just after 9 when the rain had stopped and completed some Garmin coach cadence drills which i really enjoyed.

The first 0.8km steady run i found really difficult. Then with the cadence drills my steps were faster; my perceived effort was less and i ended up going faster. Excellent. At one point (this is going to sound somewhat bizarre) it felt like i was gliding along the pavement with no effort. That was a great feeling.

Just had another cuppa and knocked out my planks.

Yay.

Happy running everyone.

PS Can anyone advise what "blokes" wear in the cold instead of shorts. I dont fancy wearing heavy joggers but similarly don't want my legs pelted with icy rain.

I also found my new hat (with peak to stop glasses from getting wet) flies off in the wind

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Well done on getting out later 😁👍I'm not a fan of going out in the rain !

I wear men's running tights in winter , from decathlon !

Yes, men in tights 🤣

youtu.be/pc1am3KyYgA(Not working as expected?)

[Hidden in reply to Instructor57]

Brilliant 😂😂😂. That video clip is superb.

When i get my tights i will go and do the can-can round the estate. Love it

😂

[doggytail Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Well done at least you didnt give up altogether. Fortunately for me the rain didnt start until I got back

[Ian5K Graduate10]

I’ve lost my cap before now and had to run back for it, chasing it down the road. Lucky there wasn’t any traffic to run over it but the backtracking was recorded on Strava!

I tend to pull the peak tight down in front in high winds so I get the impression I look like a regimental sergeant major. “Keep those knees up, you ‘orrible little sod!”

I kept losing my cap on a dinghy sailing course and the instructor was fed up having to tack back for it, so I unlaced one trainer and tied the lace to the strap at the back of the cap and the other end around my neck. But I don’t think that would be practical with running shoes.

[Hidden in reply to Ian5K]

Its the first time I've tried wearing a cap whilst running and had never even considered it could blow off. Also not helped by the need to wear a head sweatband to stop me looking like a tap.

This needs further thought. Hmmm!

[Ian5K Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I did a run after replying to your post and boy was it windy! I ended up carrying the thing!

[Hidden in reply to Ian5K]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Ian5K]

I ran in the wind yesterday and my ponytail band kept loosening and I had to keep adjusting it on the run! 💨💨💨💨

[Granspeed Graduate10]

Re the Hat Problem: I tighten the band in windy weather but also use a yachtsman’s tether. It’s a bit of elastic with a clip at each end. One clip on the hat & one on your collar/neckline. Magic - no more lost hats! Any yachting chandler will have them for a couple of pounds. The hats with Velcro adjustment on the band are easier than the ones where you have to actually tighten the strap through a buckle. When not in use. I clip both little clips to the hat, otherwise it’s always at home when the wind strikes! 🤣

[Hidden in reply to Granspeed]

Now that seems like a good idea. 👍

[nowster Graduate10]

In cool weather I move to long (below knee) socks from my usual ankle-high ones. I don't usually transition to tights until it's near freezing. Below freezing I wear thicker running trousers.

My arms and hands are most affected by the cold. My torso usually gets very warm, but still needs to be protected from chilly winds.

It's a subtle balancing act. You can easily feel too hot at 5°C if the air is still and misty.

[Hidden in reply to nowster]

I think I'm going to go with the can-can tights nowster and then make a YouTube video 🤣

[nowster Graduate10]

PS. I would bottle it too if I was presented with some of the heavy rain showers we've had this morning.

[Hidden in reply to nowster]

I didn't need much convincing. Open door, close door. 🤣🤣

[GailXrunning]

Gliding along the pavement, eh? Sounds like you really are getting ready for the winter weather! ⛸️❄️ And sounds utterly brilliant, too. Love the cadence drilling.👍

[Yorkee]

A pair of PE teacher favourites the Ron Hill Trackster are perfect for cold weather running - cheap(ish) too!

[Hidden in reply to Yorkee]

Just done a quick Google. They look neat and hopefully won't ladder 😄

[Yorkee in reply to Hidden]

They last forever too - mine are at least 20 years old.

[Sarararara Graduate10]

Running in the rain is amazing, despite sounding awful. Torrential downpours are the best, especially if you’ve built up a sweat.

[Ant50 Graduate10]

Running tights for me. Must admit I was very self conscious the first time I wore them in public, but no idea why as no one takes a blind bit of notice. I have two pairs from Decathalon, one is a normal 'weight' pair, which I will move to as it start to get colder. The second pair are a heavier wind and shower proof, I use these when it gets really cold in winter. I also tend to wear my shorts over the top of them as the pocket set up in my shorts is ideal for my phone etc. Time to go tight shopping.

[colinla Graduate10]

I just stick to shorts in all conditions...after 10-15 mins run time you don't really notice the cold 🙂. I also agree with Sarararara about running in the rain being amazing 🤣

[Hidden in reply to colinla]

You are clearly hard-core colinla 😃😃

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Well done Alan, sounds like you had a great run! Not being a bloke, I can’t really advise on legwear - some wear running tights with shorts over I believe?

Now I’m opposite to you. I get disappointed if the rain stops before or during my run! I love it. 👏💦👏