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Running in the Rain
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Oh good tips here! I am running in my second 5K race in the rain tomorrow (100% chance), and was wondering how best to prepare. Towels are a great idea!0
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I'm a wimp for anything below 20F. I feel your pain for a 13 miler on the treadmill!
There should be a support group or something for survivors of 13+ mile runs on the treadmill.
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I don't mind it if I have a waterproof jacket and a cap to keep the rain out of my eyes. In Ireland it rains A LOT so it's no good waiting for a dry day!0
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I'm a wimp for anything below 20F. I feel your pain for a 13 miler on the treadmill!
There should be a support group or something for survivors of 13+ mile runs on the treadmill.
Put me down for an 18 mile run 2 weeks ago. 3 hours and 7 minutes of joy.0 -
I'm a wimp for anything below 20F. I feel your pain for a 13 miler on the treadmill!
There should be a support group or something for survivors of 13+ mile runs on the treadmill.
Oh I'll run in almost any temperature as long as it isn't precipitating. Coldest I have done so far was -10F (actual temp, not wind chill), and it wasn't that bad after bundling up. But cold rain, no way...
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I probably wouldn't run in the rain myself because I hate it when my glasses get wet ~_~0
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Wear a hat and nothing that will rust0
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SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »Wear a hat and nothing that will rust
I think if all you wore was a hat, you would get arrested...
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SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »Wear a hat and nothing that will rust
I think if all you wore was a hat, you would get arrested...
Depends on if you're doing one of those "undies runs" I suppose
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SonicDeathMonkey80 wrote: »Wear a hat and nothing that will rust
I think if all you wore was a hat, you would get arrested...
Well, we'll know tonight!0 -
Honestly my favorite time to run is at the start of a snowstorm, the snow is refreshing but not yet building up on the roads and it's peaceful. My 2nd favorite is to run in drizzle, I feel like I'm all tucked away in my own little world and as someone else said earlier there's this hard core feeling about it.
Our temps in Feb were crazy low but I managed to get outside a few times, it's just no where near as enjoyable to be stuck inside in my opinion.0 -
dawnmcneil10 wrote: »Honestly my favorite time to run is at the start of a snowstorm, the snow is refreshing but not yet building up on the roads and it's peaceful. My 2nd favorite is to run in drizzle, I feel like I'm all tucked away in my own little world and as someone else said earlier there's this hard core feeling about it.
Our temps in Feb were crazy low but I managed to get outside a few times, it's just no where near as enjoyable to be stuck inside in my opinion.
+ 1 kajillion on the running in a snowstorm. For my money, there are few more enjoyable ways to exercise.0 -
Wish I could run in the rain. It's the only reason I've considered going back to contact lenses.0
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I just finished a rainy Scottish run (brrr) but the best bit is getting home, showered and into warm dry clothes.
When training for a race I daren't shirk rainy runs because it may well rain on race day, and I don't want that to be an unfamiliar factor.0 -
knitapeace wrote: »Wish I could run in the rain. It's the only reason I've considered going back to contact lenses.
I wear a baseball cap and hood on rainy days, keeps the majority of the rain off your glasses. Same thing with snow in case that comes into play.0 -
I'm ok with rain only if it is also warm. Hate cold wet runs. Had to do my first 1/2 in one though. Boo!0
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I did a 14.5 mile Spartan Race in 30's temps with rain and hail. Was dressed for 50 degrees like they were calling for. It was not the most fun thing I've ever done....but it was worth it.
Any time you do something absurd that has a good story behind it, it was worth it.
One time a friend and I were out on a long training ride when it was expected to rain all day. The two of us rode 111 miles, climbing 10,000ft in on and off thunderstorms and downpours. Our other riding buddies all bailed on us, but we knew we needed to get that ride in that day (it was the last big ride before an Ironman, so it just had to get done), so we rode.
We finished all caked in road grime and dirt, soaked to the skin, and said "no way" to the planned transition run. We cleaned up and then drank all the beer.
Then we made endless fun of our "less hardcore" friends who chose to skip the epic ride
133 miles in blinding torrential rain, thunderstorm and lightening in Texas Hill country, got lost on a 75 mph highway with no shoulder, rode 3 miles on an unmaintained road with my road tires and no cellphone reception, had to cross numerous highways with no traffic support, cell phone died, ride food got wet. Let's just say I prayed a lot that day. God even answered at one point and sent me an angel to get me safely off the highway. lol Yeah, that was an adventure (not to be repeated).0 -
Yea that's what I am talking about! 0
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