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Got caught in a huge downpour today (W4R1) Think I may need to invest in a waterproof jacket. Any pointers would be most welcome. Thanks in advance

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I can’t offer any advice but I too could do with knowing this. I put off running last night as it was absolutely chucking it down.

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MVBrownGraduate

Good question. I’m looking forward to seeing the answer as the weather has certainly changed. Also, thinking of the rainy winter days we may have.

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When it's warm I simply go out there, I get wet through sweating anyway. Keep a towel in the car if that's how you're getting to your running place.

Winter is different. I use a long sleeve tech top and a t-shirt, if it's really cold (around zero or below) I'll put the lightweight water-proof jacket on (with headgear & gloves) but after a few kilometres I'll take the jacket off unless it's raining heavily, in which case I'll wait. Getting wet in the winter is not a good idea.

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MVBrownGraduate in reply tomrrun

Thanks

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Tasha99Graduate

I wouldn’t wear a jacket in this weather anyway. Just when it gets really cold.

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