Is it okay to go running in the rain?

sullus

It's actually quite dangerous to run in the rain. As you breathe hard, each breath takes in a raindrop or 2, and over time your lungs fill up, and you'll drown mid-run; unless you wear a respirator while running. With the respirator, you can run as long as you like, but without, I'd max out your run at 3-3.5 miles. Or you'll die.

trulystatuesque

Doing any sort of exercise in the rain is so exhilarating.... I played flag football in the rain and felt like I was in a gatorade commercial Just make sure you take a hot shower as soon as you get home so you won't get sick.

elainecroft

I love running in the rain, as long as it is not icy/slippery.

RosaliaBee

I love the idea of running in the rain. The only thing that would concern me is my calves and ankles getting tight and potentially strained if they got very cold and wet in freezing cold rain. Does anyone who runs in wet *and cold* conditions have any thoughts on that, as they're predicting a freezing winter this year.

gobonas99

I love the idea of running in the rain. The only thing that would concern me is my calves and ankles getting tight and potentially strained if they got very cold and wet in freezing cold rain. Does anyone who runs in wet *and cold* conditions have any thoughts on that, as they're predicting a freezing winter this year.

Define "cold". LOL :laugh:

Seriously...warm up before you go outside and you'll be fine. I did a 5k turkey trot on Thanksgiving morning. Warmed up a bit before I left the house, drove 20 minutes to the race, waited around in the cold and snow for 10 minutes for race to start, and ran the 5k (on snow and ice covered roads). The temp that morning? 21 degrees with a wind chill of 11.....with lake effect snow coming down.

BeanCounter3

*goes creeping for age of poster/runner.....ahhhh....ok, normal explanations and advice are allowed...sarcasm can wait....

Confuzzled4ever

"I'm melting.. melllllttttinggggg"
ha.. couldn't resist.

I'd run in the rain.. unless it was down pouring, then maybe shoot hoops indoors instead.

I also run in the cold and snow.. although much slower lol

Rocbola

I prefer running in the rain sometimes. Just don't get hit by a car, and you'll be fine.

RosaliaBee

I love the idea of running in the rain. The only thing that would concern me is my calves and ankles getting tight and potentially strained if they got very cold and wet in freezing cold rain. Does anyone who runs in wet *and cold* conditions have any thoughts on that, as they're predicting a freezing winter this year.

Define "cold". LOL :laugh:

Seriously...warm up before you go outside and you'll be fine. I did a 5k turkey trot on Thanksgiving morning. Warmed up a bit before I left the house, drove 20 minutes to the race, waited around in the cold and snow for 10 minutes for race to start, and ran the 5k (on snow and ice covered roads). The temp that morning? 21 degrees with a wind chill of 11.....with lake effect snow coming down.

Yeah, I was thinking freezing rain - not so much cold on it's own, or even snow. But feet and ankles getting wet and cold.

gobonas99

I love the idea of running in the rain. The only thing that would concern me is my calves and ankles getting tight and potentially strained if they got very cold and wet in freezing cold rain. Does anyone who runs in wet *and cold* conditions have any thoughts on that, as they're predicting a freezing winter this year.

Define "cold". LOL :laugh:

Seriously...warm up before you go outside and you'll be fine. I did a 5k turkey trot on Thanksgiving morning. Warmed up a bit before I left the house, drove 20 minutes to the race, waited around in the cold and snow for 10 minutes for race to start, and ran the 5k (on snow and ice covered roads). The temp that morning? 21 degrees with a wind chill of 11.....with lake effect snow coming down.

Yeah, I was thinking freezing rain - not so much cold on it's own, or even snow. But feet and ankles getting wet and cold.

You won't hurt yourself running in cold and wet conditions, as long as your properly warm up before your run, and cool down and stretch after.

BUT...I would probably avoid running in freezing rain or sleet because of the icy and changing road conditions (ie one footfall could be fine, but the next, *whoosh* you're on your butt!), and thus, increased likelihood of slipping and hurting yourself.

scottyg70

I absolutely love running in the rain. Granted, this time of the year you may want to find a water resistant jacket so you don't freeze, but I highly recommend it. I really started loving to run after the first time I ran in the rain!

BrianSharpe

Running in the rain (or the snow for that matter) is great. There is no bad weather if you're dressed properly (well, except for freezing rain)

If you can afford it get a gore-tex running jacket, it will keep you drier but is breathable if not a regular running shell will do the trick. Repeat after me.....no cotton.

Think in terms of visibility when choosing your clothes, go for bright colours and, preferably, something with lots of reflective stripes / accents.

Have fun!

BenjaminMFP88

Absolutley not, avoid running in the rain at all costs. The high acidity in the rain can negatively effect weight loss through the reduction of thermogenesis. As you run your pores expand allowing the acidity in the water to absorb into the encodrine system reducing the efficiency of what is called the BET or Basel Endocrine Thermogenesis which is responsible for aproximately 15-20% of your overall metabolism. Basically, this will partially negate any caloric expendature from running.

Also, running in the water can cause substantial damage to the tissue surrounding the knee and ankle. If these are damaged, the body goes into a TRM or Tissue Recovery Mode where it will store additional fat and protein as fatty cellular walls to help protect and heal the damaged tissue. These cellular walls are perminant and this weight can never be lost except though surgary.

redladywitch

The only safe exercise to do in the rain is Prancercise. I thought everyone knew that.