A question for runners....

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  • rschiltzschiltz
    rschiltzschiltz Posts: 3 Member
    Cold and rainy?? Not good, especially for beginners. Running in the rain but not cold rain can actually be fun. To like being a runner means you have to feel good about it --- and running in the cold and rain isn't going to make you feel good about it. (Unless you are training for marathons and have exceptional motivation.) If you do run in the rain (cold or other) just make sure you are using the right clothing i.e. NO COTTON. I've run in 10 marathons and a total of 8,192 miles starting on May 20, 2000 (yes, actually -- ok so I'm a little weird for keeping track of every little mile -- you should see my spreadsheet!!!) and I never ran in cold rain unless I had to in order to start or finish a race.
  • belgerian
    belgerian Posts: 1,059 Member
    I dont mine the light rain but if it is very heavy I hate running with wet feet. I got cought in a sleet storm once, nothing like running in ICY Rain in mid November. And I was not the only one there were a couple other ppl out there. I dont mind the cold until the wind chill starts hitting the 20 degree and under mark, the cooler weather is actually refreshing. Mid to lower 30s are great even upper 20s.
  • Doodlewhopper
    Doodlewhopper Posts: 1,018 Member
    I checked the weather in your area and saw it was in the 60's. That's not cold; in fact I would relish some cooler temps like that. The rule of thumb is dress for weather about 20* warmer than ambient; you will heat up during the run.

    If you are a runner, youre gonna get caught in the rain, and down here rain gear is too damn muggy & hot. Avoid wearing cotton as it weighs a ton when wet and will chafe. I wear dry wick shirts as they dont weigh as much when soaked and doesnt seem to chafe.

    Also carry a zip lock sandwich bag to protect your electronics when caught out. (some ladies carry wet wipes in a zip lock bag for when their...uh... mascara , yeah, for when their mascara streaks in the rain They run behind the bushes and...uh... :bigsmile: )


    BTW most runners when given the opportunity will intentionally run through lawn sprinklers!
  • Doodlewhopper
    Doodlewhopper Posts: 1,018 Member
    This is my outfit for running in the rain.

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    I bet you are one lonely runner! LOL
  • Krista916
    Krista916 Posts: 258
    I love running in the rain. I'll run in the ran as long as there is not thunder and lighting. I feel like I can run farther because I din't really get as sweaty and hot.
  • LearnFromTheRed
    LearnFromTheRed Posts: 294 Member
    Running in the rain infinitely preferable. I find it far easier as a beginner.
  • ksun10
    ksun10 Posts: 76
    running in the rain is my favorite
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    Weather doesn't cause illness, bacteria and viruses do. Dress in clothes appropriate for the weather so you don't get hypothermic and enjoy your run!

    Bingo.

    The only weather event that keeps me inside is ice on the roads. Even then, if I can get to a trail, I'll go outside. My goal for 2013 is to run zero miles on the treadmill. So far, so good.
  • aarar
    aarar Posts: 684 Member
    I love running in the rain.
  • bert16
    bert16 Posts: 726 Member
    Weather doesn't cause illness, bacteria and viruses do. Dress in clothes appropriate for the weather so you don't get hypothermic and enjoy your run!

    Bingo.

    The only weather event that keeps me inside is ice on the roads.

    ^^^both of these. Doesn't matter what the temperature is, nor the type of precipitation, aside from truly freezing rain that is making the roads an ice sheet. Dress appropriately and get out there and run!

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