Run in the rain?
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Pro-tip: get yourself merino wool socks. Not only are they super comfortable and stink-resistant, they also wick away water/sweat. I only run in merino socks, but I've found running in the rain to be quite comfy since I started using them. They can be expensive, but a lot of times you can find them on clearance at the end of seasons.
I also wear brimmed hats to keep the water out of my eyes.
I'm right there with everyone else, though, that I won't run in tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, or hail; *kitten* that.
Caution: Get the real wool socks that are designed to be running socks. They aren't 100% wool, they're a wool-synthetic blend. The cheaper 100% wool socks you can find at Sam's Club or similar places don't work as well for running. Smartwool is good, Darn Tough is good, the pair of Feetures wool socks I have seems to have worn out too fast. But then, the Feetures socks were free for finishing 2nd in my age group in a race.
If you buy Darn Tough brand, they come with a lifetime guarantee. $18 or $20 a pair seemed steep in 2011 and 2012; but then I only spent $7 to mail in 5 pair of socks with worn soles and get 5 pair to replace them in 2016. I put an awful lot of miles on those socks before they wore out enough that mailing them in for replacement was more reasonable than just continuing to use them.
Agreed--I should have mentioned that, thanks!0 -
I run outside rain or shine or even minus 45! GO GO GO!0
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Always out. I escape treadmills like the plague.
Actually some of the best runs I remember were in the rain, there is something about 20-25km in the pouring rain, drenched from the very first minute to the last, that the same distance and course on a sunny day won't give me.
It's sort of primal, liberating...priceless.0 -
I love running in the rain, throw on a hat and go! I really love it when it starts raining mid run, something about that turns me on. lol
I do have a temperature preference when its raining heavy enough with certain winds speeds, and of course no serious storms with lightening (it never hails here).
My treddy and I have a serious love hate relationship. It to be absolutely no option for me to run on it.0 -
BruinsGal_91 wrote: »I went for a six mile run yesterday in 87 deg F heat. It was vile. I'll take a cool rainy day over that every time. But my route took me up and down Heartbreak Hill so I was able to have a good look at how the preparation for Monday's marathon is going. The barriers and signage are ready to be installed.
I think I'd rather have a light rain Monday than 87º F heat. But whatever the weather is, the race isn't going to be canceled.
And that's the argument for running in all weather. Would you run in it on race day, or would you forfeit your entry fee and skip the race? If you'd run in today's weather on race day, run in today's weather today.
In 2012, the organisers actually offered deferrals to people because the weather forecast was unseasonably warm (85-90 deg F). Not going to happen this year. The current forecast is for 60 deg F, which is perfect.1 -
The above wool socks comments are spot on. Rain is refreshing, unless it's freezing out.0
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I actually really enjoy running in the rain- not cold driving rain- but spring rain when the temps are up a little and the rain isn't cold.
I also like running in the snow.
but- I don't run a whole hell of a lot any more- and there is no way I could do 20 miles in the rain at this point- I'm just not dedicated enough to running- (not a priority for me). But anything is possible if it's important to you!0 -
I've run in the rain. I've run in the snow. I've cycled in the rain. It's fun, and i really enjoy the WTF? looks i get from people while doing it.
The only thing that shuts me down is thunder/lightning, because that is just not safe.
My favorite run ever was a sunny morning after a 1" snowfall. I followed one other set of tracks on the same out and back loop route for 13 miles. Never did see the other runner.0 -
scorpio516 wrote: »Dry, wet, hot, cold, rain, snow, sun, outside every day.
There are only three times "rain" is dangerous. Tornadoes, hurricanes, and lightning.
And hail. Don't forget that one.
I'll run in the rain, too, as long as it isn't one of our 'can't see 5 ft ahead' downpours. I'll run outside in the cold - love the cold, just need to dress in layers. I'll run outside in 100+ heat and hate every step (but still better to me than the treadmill 'cause it hurts my knees). Probably wouldn't run in snow because here snow generally means ice.0 -
I don't run in the rain because I just hate to. I live in an apartment building that has a gym area with treadmills, so when it's raining I just do my run in there. If I had to choose between running in the rain and skipping my run, I would learn to tolerate the rain.0
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76thrasher wrote: »Question for all the runners...I prefer to run outdoors. I have a treadmill at my house but I'm no longer an enthusiast. When it's raining out, but you have a scheduled run, do you throw on a hat and run in the rain--if it's reasonably safe? Or go the treadmill route? Or go back to bed?
Depends on if it's cold or not...cold and rain sucks...warm and rain is rather pleasant.0 -
I love running in the rain. Makes be feel more badass. Lightning, no, but that's usually not a problem in my part of the world.0
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Running in the rain is the BEST! The only time I don't like running in the rain is when it's coming down hard and between 32F and 40F.
I'm looking forward to 12 miles in the rain tonight.0 -
BruinsGal_91 wrote: »BruinsGal_91 wrote: »I went for a six mile run yesterday in 87 deg F heat. It was vile. I'll take a cool rainy day over that every time. But my route took me up and down Heartbreak Hill so I was able to have a good look at how the preparation for Monday's marathon is going. The barriers and signage are ready to be installed.
I think I'd rather have a light rain Monday than 87º F heat. But whatever the weather is, the race isn't going to be canceled.
And that's the argument for running in all weather. Would you run in it on race day, or would you forfeit your entry fee and skip the race? If you'd run in today's weather on race day, run in today's weather today.
In 2012, the organisers actually offered deferrals to people because the weather forecast was unseasonably warm (85-90 deg F). Not going to happen this year. The current forecast is for 60 deg F, which is perfect.
60F is actually a little warmer than I'd like it, but it could be a lot worse. Looks like it might be windy though. I will take a light rain over wind.0 -
I run as long as there are no tornadoes, large hail, or damaging winds forcasted. I live in Texas so we get all three predicted with alot of our spring storms.0
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I am with most everybody else here.
I run outside because it's more interesting. I want to see what Mother Nature can dish up. If it is rain, it is rain. It often keeps you cool, which is nice.0 -
I thought I'd hate it, but I actually kind of like running in the rain. I do wear a hat because I don't like it in my eyes. If it's raining AND windy or very cold then treadmill.0
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Light rain, no problem. My first year running I got caught out in a cold soaker and my clothes got so saturated and heavy that they were a problem. I also got caught out in a hailstorm a month or so ago and that wasn't super fun either. But a little rain? Fine.0
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Does anyone have issues with chafing once your clothes get wet?0
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Pro-tip: get yourself merino wool socks. Not only are they super comfortable and stink-resistant, they also wick away water/sweat. I only run in merino socks, but I've found running in the rain to be quite comfy since I started using them. They can be expensive, but a lot of times you can find them on clearance at the end of seasons.
I also wear brimmed hats to keep the water out of my eyes.
I'm right there with everyone else, though, that I won't run in tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, or hail; *kitten* that.
Caution: Get the real wool socks that are designed to be running socks. They aren't 100% wool, they're a wool-synthetic blend. The cheaper 100% wool socks you can find at Sam's Club or similar places don't work as well for running. Smartwool is good, Darn Tough is good, the pair of Feetures wool socks I have seems to have worn out too fast. But then, the Feetures socks were free for finishing 2nd in my age group in a race.
If you buy Darn Tough brand, they come with a lifetime guarantee. $18 or $20 a pair seemed steep in 2011 and 2012; but then I only spent $7 to mail in 5 pair of socks with worn soles and get 5 pair to replace them in 2016. I put an awful lot of miles on those socks before they wore out enough that mailing them in for replacement was more reasonable than just continuing to use them.
Darn tough socks are AMAZING!! I always try to buy them when I need wool socks. My first pair I bought was when I was 17 years old and they not only didn't wear out until I was 26, but they looked brand new until then! I actually didn't bother to send them in for new ones, I hate shipping stuff for some reason... but I felt like nearly 10 years for a pair of socks I wore all the time was worth it.0 -
ActivatedAlm0nds wrote: »
It was small hail so sting-y more than pound-y.0
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