To go in the rain and wind or postpone for a day

[Determined55]

Tomorrow I’m due to do W4R2. It’s important for me to achieve it - R1 was tough but I blooming DID IT! I am NOT giving up. But. Looking at the weather for tomorrow morning ... 😞 Will I feel worse battling it in the rain and wind or worse if I don’t go? Help!

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Get out there 💪🏻 you’re Determined55 the name says it all.....you can have a nice hot shower when you get back and you’ll feel great and be glad you made the effort 👍

[Determined55 Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

Thank you! I want to believe the wind won’t blow me over or the rain make my legs go to jelly. Can you promise I will be ok, can you, please?! 🤦‍♀️

[Couchphoenix Graduate in reply to Determined55]

You’ll be ok, you’ll be strong and determined and you’ll smash it tomorrow, actually I’ve got a feeling it’s going to be your best run yet 👍🏃‍♀️

[Determined55 Graduate in reply to Couchphoenix]

I soooo want to believe you 😃

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I say you should just give it a go!! As couchphoenix says it will be lovely to reward yourself with a nice hot shower/bath when you get back!! I’ve ran in the rain a few times and I actually don’t mind it, I tend to warm up quite quickly too so it’s not too bad! Is it raining all day? Or will you be able to have one in the evening?

[nowster Graduate]

If the roads are starting to flood due to a deluge and it's overflowing house gutters, it's probably wise not to go out today.

Light rain's not a problem, though.

[Determined55 Graduate]

I have to go in the mornings when I get up or I will make an excuse not to go!

I am in the middle of countryside so there are known places that flood, I can avoid them!

[Helm108 Graduate]

A rain shower? Go running! A storm? Perhaps play it safe and delay it by a day.

Ultimately it's about safety. My rule is if the risk of accident, injury or illness more significant than the likely benefit of going for a run, then don't I go out. Exactly the same applies to very hot or very cold weather, or running with plain shoes on icy pavements, or when the terrain is muddy. Stubbornly pushing through dangerous conditions just to be able to say 'I did a run!' is never worth the risk of breaking my ankle!

All that said, I absolutely love running in the rain! It's unbelievably refreshing, and getting dry and warm afterwards is the best.

[Determined55 Graduate in reply to Helm108]

That is very sensible advice. I am pretty sure the NHS don’t need me getting in their way right now!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

If it safe, ( no weather danger warnings) , and you feel like a bracing run... get out there... its just wet... take it steady... the wind will be in your face.. it always is Just enjoy and have a great warm shower afterwards!

[Determined55 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

I’m hoping the wind will be always behind and me not in my face 🤣 !

I do a circular route so......🤔 I might have to go half way round and come back!!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Determined55]

It doesn't matter if it's in your face out...it always seems to be in your face on the return!😆

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Embrace the weather

[Determined55 Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Yep! I think I’ve decided to go tomorrow! No ifs no buts, my running gear is warming on the radiator and my shoes are by the back door. Wish me luck! 🏃‍♀️

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Determined55]

Good luck! Run through the puddles and put your shoes on the radiator when you get back 🤣

[Determined55 Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Ooh that will make the house smell delicious 🤪

[Determined55 Graduate]

Thank you thank you thank you oh wonderful people in my phone. I did it!!

It was amazing! And yes couchphoenix it was my BEST RUN YET!!! I can’t believe I went out when it was barely daylight and ran in the wind and the rain!!!! Roll on R3 and into next week - GO ME 👏👏👏👏

[nowster Graduate]

This morning the radar chart shows a conveyor belt of very heavy rain lined up to hit an area stretching from NW Wales to North Yorkshire, and it's relentless. No run for me today.

[Determined55 Graduate in reply to nowster]

I was lucky enough to get outside before the rain was more than a small shower. And the wind was actually very nice!!