Week 8 Run 1 - awful weather but faster pace ...

[ForbiddenPlanet]

It was raining so heavily during my warm up walk it was almost comical. I run in hiking gear, and I was wearing a ripstop nylon shirt - no problem in rain - but poly cotton hiking trousers which I thought was a mistake as they were soaked through before I started running. Next time I'll wear nylon trousers as well. With heavy trousers I was expecting a rubbish time especially as I could see my heart rate was lower than usual - staying below 140 bpm.

But surprisingly (to me) my pace was faster than all week 7 runs which were done in better conditions. By half distance I felt very comfortable and looking at the data the further I ran the faster I ran.

Maybe I'm getting a little fitter, although it seems to me that managing these longer runs may be as much in the mind as down to the body.

[Brooko Graduate]

Ditto week 8 run one was faster??? Today in the rain. Possibly as we wanted to get back home and out of the wet stuff. 😂 I have a very light weight skiing spider waterproof I just put on over shorts and top and I wear a Nike storm fit waterproof golf cap. If my legs get wet I just put up with it for 30 odd mins. 🌧 ☔️ 💨 flash the wonder dog was drenched so a waterproof for him is my next purchase 👍🏼👍🏼

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate in reply to Brooko]

😂 "Flash the wonder dog" - love it! 👍You were faster as well? Seems like there's something in this C25K programme! 😁A waterproof cap - now there's a good idea. I was thinking in winter with freezing rain I will need to get one of those. ✔

[Brooko Graduate in reply to ForbiddenPlanet]

Look for a Nike storm fit one they are super soft and fit tight without being to tight. I wear mine if I dingy sail in sunny places and even falling in does not make it come off so it’s safe for running.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

A lot of rain running for us at the moment. But you got out and you ran and once you're wet you're wet. Well done you 😊😊

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks. Once I was wet through I felt quite comfortable. Reminded me of a Paul McCartney song -

"So lay down your umbrellas

Strip off your plastic macs.

You've never felt the rain my friend,

Till you've felt it running down your back"

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

👍👏☔️🥳