Week 1 Day 2 Drowned Rat

[buddie17]

Well just completed 2nd run, face beetroot, lungs burning and soaked to the skin.... but.... feeling good!! 😎.

I think I could do with some clothing advice please... I got completely soaked today, I wore hoody and leggings, and I was drenched within 5 mins!! Well at least it may have kept me a little cooler.... but I must have looked ridiculous! Do I need to purchase a coat of some sort? And maybe a cap.... I had rain dripping in my eyes the whole time!!

I'm now beginning to cool down, a bit chilly actually, so Its bath time for me.

Happy running folks!

Bud x

[rolysmate Graduate]

I bought myself some running trousers and a running top plus a "showerproof jacket" but just run in the trousers and top, once you're wet you're wet

But a big well done you for not being put off and getting out there, shows determination and courage

[buddie17 Graduate in reply to rolysmate]

Brill thanks for advice

[Vixen67 Graduate]

Have to agree the more clothes in the wet weather the harder it seems .... I do love a cap though !!

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Vixen67]

The clothing has to be technical that wicks moisture! All running gear should be made from it these days and thankfully is cheap

I got a hooded run jacket for £6.99 and a cap with a light in the brim fir £3.99 😃 From Aldi. Wearing both now as I head out 🙂

Run tights, again dri-fit fabric. You don't want to be wet and cold, which you will be if you don't get the right gear. It's cheap as chips so no worries I like Ron Hill tights and they do a warm version fir winter. Nike are good too. Lidl stuff is ace!

[buddie17 Graduate in reply to misswobble]

Wow Aldi / Lidl... sounds good! Is it instore all the time or is it an online thing?! Thanks

[buddie17 Graduate in reply to misswobble]

I had a look on Aldi but nothing in my size.... so I'll have to hope it comes in store soon!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to misswobble]

I just got another pair of leggings from there... today!

[buddie17 Graduate in reply to Vixen67]

Defo going to dig out my cap !

[SC1472 Graduate]

With the humidity at the moment you don't need a waterproof jacket as you will get just as wet inside the jacket. I just go out in shorts and a technical top and make sure my phone is in a plastic bag.

[buddie17 Graduate in reply to SC1472]

Yes good idea about phone, mine got damp today!

[Sillyyak13 Graduate]

I beat ya. Lol. My 2nd run of week one I ended up knee deep in cow poo. (Long story). It didn't stop me either. I bet I looked dafter. 🐄🐂

After working hard on the farms for years I can say that you'll cook in your own sweat in anything remotely "waterproof" and go home just as wet as if you'd not worn it. Lol

[buddie17 Graduate in reply to Sillyyak13]

Lol!!! Cow poo certainly beats me!! I need something not so absorbable as my hoodie just looked ridiculous but I would have been too cold in just a T shirt....

[misswobble Graduate]

They have run stuff sales twice a year and someone will always know when one is on 😁

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

A cap... essential for sun and rain and snow and hail

Rain..it is just wet... and you get a great hot shower when you get in too

If it isn't cold.. just your top and leggings.. I have a really lightweight showerproof jacket, breathable.. but often end up too warm.

Well done you!!!

[misswobble Graduate]

I like to take a jacket with me if only for the walk home. Also I was glad of my jacket when I fell flat on my face. You soon start getting cold once you stop running.

[buddie17 Graduate]

Well, I've bought myself an illuminous pink jacket from sports direct!! I have to say I look ridiculous in it!! Not tried it out for running yet but I think it will mostly be tied around waist and used to keep phone/keys in!!