How much rain is too much...?

[TryingSoHard]

So, I finished Week 8 last Wednesday, then had a long weekend away, so haven't run since then.

My plan was to get back on track today, which would mean completing Week 9 exactly on schedule this weekend. But.... the rain is coming down in stair rods, and I'm seriously tempted to give it a miss.

I'd be less bothered if it was a 'normal' week and I'd run the day before yesterday. But skipping it tonight will mean not only a 6 day break, but also not meeting the 9 week target.

So, the big question is, should I don my cagoul and get on with it? What price soggy trainers :-~

[Oldgirl Graduate]

I don't like going out when its weather like that but last summer taught me that if I was going to be a runner it meant going out in all weathers. Lets face it, once your wet your wet!! What I would say though is visiblity will be poor when its raining very heavy so make sure you wear something bright to be seen easily, stay safe whatever you do. Good luck

[TryingSoHard Graduate in reply to Oldgirl]

Oh dear... judging by the way my heart sank when I read your reply... apparently I wasn't actually wanting sound advice, I was wanting permission not to go. Ooops.

[Cazvs Graduate]

Too much rain for me is when the road is flooded! It's a very individual thing- I love running in the rain but I absolutely can't stand running in the wind. I just bung a cap on so the rain doesn't get in my eyes, I don't bother with waterproofs- all my running gear is that fancy pantsy wicking stuff.

Try it, you might find you love running in the rain!

[TryingSoHard Graduate in reply to Cazvs]

Oh crikey.... I'm definitely realising that I came to the wrong place for permission not to run!

But, thank you for your honesty, I shall grit my teeth and get on with it.

[TryingSoHard Graduate in reply to Cazvs]

Well, I run the canal path, and yes, it was definitely flooded. But I did it nevertheless!

I do envy you your fancy pantsy wicking stuff though - you don't half get a sweat on under a cagoul!

That said, I wouldn't run in the rain without it - I don't fancy being the only entry in the Canalside Wet T-Shirt Competition! Innocent bystanders would be suing me for mental damages!

[Cazvs Graduate in reply to TryingSoHard]

Well done for getting out there! Bet you feel a bit smug for having done it despite the rubbish weather- and so you should

[Pat184 Graduate]

I went out in the rain this morning and enjoyed it, give it a try you might surprise yourself . Pat

[Oldgirl Graduate]

Ok TryingSoHard I hope you read this when you get back from your run and of course I hope you enjoyed your run!!! Your replies made me chuckle.

[TryingSoHard Graduate in reply to Oldgirl]

I wouldn't say I enjoyed it exactly, but heck - I did it! Thanks for the words of support.

[Hidden]

It's raining too hard if you have to swim rather than run

I personally love a run in the rain, it's the trying to warm up when it's raining that's the killer.

[Oldgirl Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Aaahhhh thats why runners are usually good swimmers too, especially if they live in UK.

[TryingSoHard Graduate]

I DID IT!!!!

1. I ran for 30 minutes.

2. I did it in the rain.

Chuffed. Really chuffed!

[Olivia78 in reply to TryingSoHard]

Yay! Well done you

Now go and have a nice warm shower and a hot drink, you deserve it.

[OldNed Graduate in reply to TryingSoHard]

Excellent! Running in the rain will hold no more fears, and actually it is quite fun. Enjoy!

[greenlegs Graduate]

Well done! This was quite a funny blog to read! You really didn't want that advice, did you? But hey - it worked!

I ran in the rain this morning too - started off with my waterproof jacket, but I got too hot and tied it round my waist, where it was very annoying! So I ended up pretty wet, but not cold.

[TryingSoHard Graduate in reply to greenlegs]

I guess a good firm kick up the backside never did anyone any harm!

[Oldgirl Graduate]

Haha we told you so well done.

[wilmacgh Graduate]

Glad you went out and nailed it. In the early days I occasionally ran in an old Berghaus waterproof jacket but once I got some proper wicking running gear decided it's better just to get wet. in my experience the key is not to get chilled once you finish the run so dry off or shower as soon as you can.

[fatgirlruns Graduate]

I religiously check the weather everyday to avoid the rain and plan my runs around it!! but the other morning I went out and it started raining, so I only did 4k in 26mins as was getting drowned!!

I want to go out tomoz but weather shows rain (quelle suprise!!) but what the hell you lot have inspired me!!

[TryingSoHard Graduate in reply to fatgirlruns]

To be honest.... once I was actually out in it, I barely noticed the rain.

It was definitely raining though, I know that by the way my hair was plastered to my head in the most attractive fashion when I got home...!

[Oldgirl Graduate]

I like running in the rain, not too happy about leaving the house when its pouring down but if I've a run planned I just go. I'm more put off by strong wind as it seems to play havock with my breathing, don't know if my asthma causes that or not.

[lola465 Graduate]

I've run in the rain a few times. I run in an old pair of tracksuit bottoms and a T-shirt. If it's cold I wear a long sleeved t-shirt. I'm not investing in kit until I'm sure I'll be keeping this up.

I don't wear waterproof if it's raining, I just go. I often find the run a bit easier - maybe it's just cos with glasses I can't see properly and that distraction helps.

[runningme Graduate]

I've done a few runs in the rain and enjoyed them all, especially when you get caught out in the last 5 mins of a run... it really cools you down and gives you refresh to go harder!

[Cakerunner Graduate]

I love running in the rain too! Put a baseball cap on to keep it out of your eyes and you're good to go! ......it was running in a hail storm that I didn't like! Now that was cold!!!😳......And painful......but rain? Nah, just go do it!🤣🤣🤣