Think I need a hat!

[charlotte1138]

My first rainy run this morning. Glasses, running and rain. Not good. I guess I could dig out my contacts, but not sure I'm awake enough at 5.30am to put them in!

In other news W4R2. Tick. I even ran up a hill.

[goonkeepgoing Graduate]

Well done on the run success.

I always wear a cap when it is raining. The peak keeps my face dry (ish) and it makes me feel slightly less like a drowned rat.

[Windswept1 Graduate]

Fortunately I can see well enough without mine to run, but it's a pain.

[charlotte1138]

The only one I could find was my 15 yr olds winter wooly one. Thought that would be far too hot! A little trip to the sports shop in my lunch hour today.

Thanks for the congrats. It took a lot of will power to get out of bed this morning. Glad I did though!

[Tomas Graduate]

Yes, wet glasses are a pain. Not only is it virtually impossible to see anything, I also find that the frames feel ice cold against the skin when they're wet. And of course rain means wet t-shirt which means risk of nibble rub (guess that's more of a problem for us blokes without sports bras). But apart from all that it's great to run in the rain

Well done for w4r2

[goonkeepgoing Graduate]

BTW I read some great advice on here once about making sure you pump your arms when running uphill. It really works

[charlotte1138]

Thanks for the advice, arms will be another thing to think about next time I'm out. Although at the moment the main thing I think about is breathing! I find myself counting to keep a rhythm, seems to help. Hat purchased, rain or shine I'm ready. ☔️

[goonkeepgoing Graduate in reply to charlotte1138]

Oh yes - I used to do that Worked an absolute treat. I worried that I would never be able to run without actually counting but I dropped the habit soon after graduating

[mcgurranhouse Graduate]

I have found that if it is raining the cap is good but I can't wear it if it is warm.

With mad hair I need something to keep it under control!

Well done on W4R2. Keep up the good work.