Do you run in torrential rain?

[Apples22]

Hi, just completed week 4 run 1, was better than I thought just took it mega slow (my son thought it was hilarious as he could plod along faster than my run/jog)

Anyway I am curious to know what do people do if it’s really chucking it down. Luckily it stopped before my run this evening, but all day I kept looking out the window thinking I am/am not going to run.

I am keen to stick to same days every week but wonder if I should adjust if weather is awful. Or am I just making excuses!

[GardenGirl52 Graduate]

I’ve ran my last 3 runs in the rain from light drizzle to torrential. My decision is based on whether it’s raining before I go out. If it’s light I go, if not I don’t. However if I’m already out there I just keep going cos I don’t want to let it beat me ☺️ I wear glasses which causes problems with vision but if I take them off my eyesight is bad anyway so I just keep wiping them on my sopping wet clothes. My running shoes are full mesh so literally squishing. But my family are in awe at my dedication even though I’m barely going faster than a hedgehog and would probably squish one without knowing it. I figure summer rain is refreshing but winter rain will be hell.

[Apples22 in reply to GardenGirl52]

Meant to say, nice your family think you are awesome! My 12 year old runs with me to keep me safe😀

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Apples22]

Nice that your 12-year-old son keeps you safe, I prefer to run when it's not raining, talking about sons and daughters, it's amazing how many father and son, mother and daughter run at park runs, they really are a family gathering for all, I read the news about one particular parkrun where the 15-year-old son run a sub 17 minute 5k, the father and mother ran around 20 minutes and another sister and brother ran in the same run at around 25 minutes, a really running family.

[Apples22 in reply to AlMorr]

Thank you. Park runs sound fun, especially if a family affair!

[Elfe5 Graduate in reply to GardenGirl52]

A baseball cap/ running cap keeps the rain off your glasses. 😃

[GardenGirl52 Graduate in reply to Elfe5]

Oh that’s a great idea. Thanks.

[Apples22]

Thank you for your reply.

I think I will probably do the same, go if drizzle but not if torrential!

I am so slow but enjoying it, just need to stop checking the weather app every 5 minutes!

[Runip Graduate]

I'll head out if it's raining pretty hard; I love a rainy run. Thinking about it, I don't think I've ever had a bad run in the rain - I find it stops me from mulling on my breathing or heavy legs or whatever.

Plus, I know I'm giving passing motorists a good laugh at the crazy woman running in the bouncing rain 😆

[Apples22 in reply to Runip]

Maybe I just need to give running in the rain a go, I might like it!

Haha, I have to admit to being one of those motorists, and when it’s really hot 🥵 I wonder why on earth they are running.

[Tulipcat Graduate]

I love running in the rain. Especially in the woods. I even switch off the music to hear the falling rain drops in the leaves. I have a cap with a peak which keeps the drops out of my eyes, and a light showerproof jacket, and these definitely help, but it’s glorious being out in the rain. Wind however is the devil’s own weather. Running into the wind is a nightmare!

[Apples22]

Thank you. Yes a cap a good idea, and I’m sure I have a thin jacket somewhere.

It’s due to rain on weds for next run so may just go for it.

[Elfe5 Graduate]

I love running in the rain as long as my torso is dryish so I wear a light, breathable waterproof jacket & a baseball style cap to keep the rain off my glasses. 😀

There is something wonderful about being out there in the elements - makes me feel extra alive!!😂

[Sillybilly1 Graduate]

First... go for a run in 20+ degrees... then you will absolutely love running in the rain! I always used to keep out of the rain...but not now!

[motherduckling Graduate]

Nope. I am a total sook, so running in the rain is always a no from me. I just get frustrated with the water in your eyes, and then the dog gets that wet dog smell, and everything is just so much messier than when it is dry. But clearly some people love it

Luckily for me I am in Australia, so its not often that I have to actually postpone a run due to the rain - usually if I just wait an hour or so it clears up. I more often have to postpone due to heat rather than rain!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Rain is just wet.. and can be refreshing... I don't mind it.. and if it rains whilst you are out you don't have a choice... I do find going out in torrential rain, a tad more tricky and I tried twice on Sunday to head out, but the hills were streaming and the bottom road in my village was flooded. I did go back home as I was soaked through and it was quite dangerous running!

Well done you and son too

[Tazzy_wazzy Graduate]

I do believe it’s nice to run in the rain but I’ve avoided it so far. I think I’ve been lucky to be a fair weather girl. No doubt I’ll be out there getting soaked through one day.