Strange as it might seem, I started running at the beginning of May but today was the first day I've been out in the rain! It think I got drizzled on once or twice when I was in the UK in the summer, but this was "proper rain". Having said that, I had to choose my moment to go out - managed to avoid the thunder storm (didn't think that would be a very good idea) and got back about 10 minutes before the rain turned into a torrential downpour.
Lessons learnt:
1. I think I need a cap.
2. The roads here get very slippery so I was slower than normal because I was being cautious, especially on the steep downhill bits.
3. This was the first time I've worn anything more than a t-shirt on my top half, and even though my waterproof running jacket is VERY light, I still needed to take it off half way round and tie it round my waist. Perhaps I should have taken the sleeves off and worn it as a gilet?
4. The locals have probably had their view of me as a weird foreigner well and truly reinforced.
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Remarkably I have not yet started a run in anything but the lightest rain, and that is since starting in June in the UK. I've wimped out about twice, (or do I mean rearranged my running schedule owing to meteorological circumstances) and have yet to get a good soaking. Long may it last.
As for running waterproofs, I don't think they would work for me, I would get just as wet from the inside, I know.
Enjoy your running.
Well done for running in the rain. We get more than our fair-share down here on Dartmoor, and I love running in the rain. It adds a whole new dynamic to the experience.
Take care (particularly on road markings and manhole covers) as many running shoes are quite bad with wet grip.
As for clothing; we are waterproof, and we dry. If it is cold/windy, wear a lightweight windstopper, but be prepared to get hot (as you found out). Take a small bag to pop it into. I find this much easier than tieing it round my waist.
Finally, don't forget to drink. Even in cold and wet conditions you need to keep your hydration levels up.
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Running in the rain!
Running in the rain
Run on through the rain.... Parkrun done!
W9R2 - first run in the rain!!! 
First postgrad run in the pouring rain
