I used to always look outside to see if it was sunny or raining to decide if I should run or not and if it was raining, I used that as an excuse to not run. Tonight, I didn't and I feel so much better for it, although next time I will wear a hat to keep the droplets and the drizzlettes out of my eyes. No more excuses. If I'm not in pain, I'm running. This was W8R2 and I ran the whole thing. I can't believe I ran for 28 minutes non-stop. At a few different times, I almost talked myself onto the ledge and started walking, but I pushed through. Looking forward to R3 on Friday.
Running in the rain? Oh yeah!: I used to always... - Couch to 5K
Running in the rain? Oh yeah!
Great job! You deserve a huge pat on the back for tackling soggy weather, and running for 28 minutes straight.
I have had quite a few "wet" runs already, and learned a couple of things that help me.
#1 Double-layered socks. Feet still get wet, but no blisters.
#2 No fleece hoodie. The hood makes it tempting, but it gets so cold and sodden it seems to be more trouble than it is worth.
#3 Long sleeved tee under a light rain jacket. I have an anorak with a hood that is very light and water-resistant, but gets all clingy and cold on bare skin. I added a light long-sleeved tee under and stayed warm and dry the whole time. Plus the hood kept the rain out of my eyes.
LOL! I have actually been waiting till it looks like rain to go running, I don't like getting too hot and we're in the country so it helps dampen down the pollen so I can actually breathe. I suppose it's one thing to start when it looks like rain, another to actually go out into a proper downpour. I love being outside when it rains, just not in a storm