I'm starting W2 today and have been looking forward to it. I woke up at 5:30am this morning raring to go, looked out the window and it was chucking it down!
I Don't want to go running in the rain, and end up getting a cold and having to miss a week or so from the program!
How's everyone else feel about running the rain?
Running in the rain won't give you a cold, mixing with others who have got colds gives you a cold. Personally I love running in the rain, it cools me off! Only makes it hard to see when it's stinging your eyes lol.
It's better though, if it's dry when you start, at least you get a chance to get warmed up first. Personal choice and all that.
CaroleC
hi, got to agree with carole ,running in bad weather will not give you a cold.getting motivated when its wet is hard but get out there and give it a go ,if your enjoying your running ,then the weather will not bother you good luck,,,kev...
Just back from rainy run! Its a bit like getting into a swimming pool. The idea of it for me the problem, the reality is rather wonderful. I have got a new cap with big peak at front which helps. though took it off to let rain cool me down after 5 minutes!!. I think I would feel bad for NOT running (addicted now ), maybe you could just go for it...! And feel all warm and glowy all day (and a bit smug in my case!!)
Same here, I have done more wet runs than dry ones. Nice hot shower when you get back and you'll be sorted!
Go for it, I really enjoyed running in the rain, I kept cool and didn't feel all hot and red in the face. Get in the shower when you get home and you will feel so alive. It was also my week 2 run 1 nothing would have stopped me going this morning. Now I have the rest of the day with my muscles feeling a little tired but really relaxed.
I just ran in the rain for the first time yesterday (check out my blog if you're interested) and I'm a convert! I did wear a light waterproof top with a hood, but if the weather was warmer another time I don't think I'd bother. I reckon if we don't run in the rain at the moment, we're not going to get very far....! Have fun 
I pop my running jacket on and off i go. Personally, i'd much rather run outside in the rain than indoors on a treadmill. It's rather refreshing and you get to share the park with just the ducks!
When it raining I wear a baseball cap. Its the only time i wear one but I don't feel the rain as much when its not on my face!
Running in the rain is fine but make sure you wear a cap as the rain can start to sting if it gets in your eyes. Biggest problem I find is my feet get wet when there's lots iof standing water and it's not as enjoyable as when they're dry. Finished the programme a few weeks ago (started when it was freezing cold and dark in January) and have kept on running since. I am now doing 45 - 70 mins 3 times a week with no problem so keep at it, it does work. Last four runs I've got absolutely soaked so I rewarded myself this morning with a nice hot soak in the bath and felt great afterwards. Good luck.
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Thanks. Did it straight after posting this so hopefully it will appear soon. Never been a graduate in my life before so this will be my first!
I find I don't really notice it once I am all warmed up and up to speed and if you have some of those wicking type materials for you shirt/shorts then they handle the wet really well and you don't feel water logged.
I tend to stick more to the roads though as some of the paths can become mud swamps and I dont mind wet but I don't much fancy falling on my face in six inches of mud!
Last two runs were wet, Friday absolutely heaved it down once I was about ten minutes away from home (on the outward journey), one of those days where the rain is hard the roads are like a centimetre of standing water - soaked top to bottom and front to back. Today was drizzly for the whole hour and a half.
You don't half enjoy a shower, cup of tea and a bog bowl of porrage afterwards
Since I started in January I've run in every kind of weather. The only kinds that would put me off now are thunderstorms (i.e. lightning), ice although snow is fine, just slow, and winds strong enough to blow me over.
The right kit helps - a lightweight showerproof jacket keeps me a bit drier, my top gets soaked with perspiration anyway but it's nice not to have damp arms and I can tie it around my waist if I get too warm.
Hello! Thanks for all the advice!
Shortly after I posted the original message, my wife went off shopping so I spent the day at home looking after the boys (2 & a half and 5 months) so by the time she got home, I was clucking to hit the streets. Fortunately, I had the foresight to ask my wife to pop into millets and grab me a pak-a-mak type waterproof, which she did
So at the first opportunity, I donned my running gear, threw on the pak-a-mak, and walked out the door into.... sunshine?
Anyway, done the first run of week 2 - it was manageable but hard. What made it worse was that I didn't fancy carrying my mak, so ran wearing it. By the time I finished, I took it off for the 5 minute cool-down and literally looked like I just stepped out of the shower.
But I did it - and now feel prepared for any rainy situations
Well done anyway!!! NB another time, remember you can always tie it round your waist..... however, removing and re-attaching clothing while running is only addressed in week 8
Today was W2R2, I set my alarm for 5:15am so I could get up half hour earlier and go for a run before work... not expecting to be awake most of the night with a wriggly & grumpy 2yr old trying to get some sleep on the sofa.
Yet, my alarm went off, I donned my running shoes, pac-a-mak, and went for a run in the rain. I was soaked by the end of the 5min warm up because the rain was running off the waterproof jacket and onto my tracksuit bottoms but I done it...
... and I actually enjoyed running in the rain so early in the morning. I had to avoid the big puddles (those pesky car drivers thinking it's funny drenching people by driving through puddles).
And now, it's 9am. I'm at my desk at work and feeling like I'm full of energy even though I've had a really rough nights sleep!
The run was good, still struggling with breathing but it's gooooood! Looking forward to Thursday already!
good to see you're powering through wk2 and feel really energetic - I have w2r1 this evening and I'm feeling nervous!!
Don't be nervous! W1 gets you running, and it's only a little bit longer than what you're now used to! Once you overcome the mental aspect of it, it's easier!
I love it! It does keep you cool, and there's something quite gratifying about coming home completely drenched. It makes you look as though you've suffered for your cause....! But actually I think it's rather nice, and it makes the post-run shower even better. Oh, and I don't think that it would give you a cold, just make sure you do warm up properly afterwards. Enjoy!
My husband (who is not a runner) "accused me of being a dry weather runner"... I showed him! I like running in the rain more than in dry weather, but dont think the dog agrees!
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