Walking in the rain

papa369
papa369 Posts: 31 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have been walking about a 1/2 hour every night after supper. What does others during the rainy months of the year? I don't belong to a gym, but I have been able to get better control on my weight by walking after dinner. I walk after dinner because I'm Type 2 Diabetic and it helps with my fasting glucose numbers.

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  • Danni3ll3
    Danni3ll3 Posts: 365 Member
    I just put on my rain gear. A breathable waterproof nylon shell jacket with hood and pants keep me nice and dry. Northface is the brand I have but there are tons out there. Under that, I just wear layers according to the weather. For shoes, I just continue to wear my running shoes with wool socks such as Smartwool™. I do have to dry out my shoes when I get home though.

    In the winter, I substitute the nylon shell for a soft shell jacket and continue the layers with my base layer being merino wool. By the way, I usually walk about 8.5 km and that takes me a bit longer than an hour and half so you will be just fine if you are out only a half hour.
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    I just got back from an hour and 15 minutes of running in the rain. It wasn't really cold today so I just wore my regular gear and had a hot shower afterwards. Get yourself a breathable rain jacket and keep walking!
  • links_slayer
    links_slayer Posts: 1,151 Member
    Ask for an umbrella for Christmas (or whatever upcoming holiday you celebrate)? :)
  • Pearsquared
    Pearsquared Posts: 1,656 Member
    I use an umbrella or if it's windy and rainy, which is quite miserable, I walk at the mall.
  • KnitSewSpin
    KnitSewSpin Posts: 147 Member
    Leslie Sansone walking videos are awesome. I do them when it's -20 here in Minnesota. You can choose different times to walk.
  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    Put a coat and had on. Problem solved
  • rsalty
    rsalty Posts: 68 Member
    Three steps to prepare for walking in the rain:
    - more stretching to increase flexibility
    - a nice full sized umbrella (definitely not a "pocket" umbrella)
    - re-watch Gene Kelly taking a walk in the rain

    Also good:
    - a walking companion who likes seeing you in a wet shirt
  • TravelDog14
    TravelDog14 Posts: 317 Member
    +Gore-Tex jacket
    +Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero (Google it)
    +Good pair of Keen's

    Never carry an umbrella, they're for rain wimps and amateurs.
  • rsalty
    rsalty Posts: 68 Member
    +Gore-Tex jacket
    +Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero (Google it)
    +Good pair of Keen's

    Never carry an umbrella, they're for rain wimps and amateurs.

    Amateurs? :bigsmile:

    gene-kelly-singin_l.jpg
  • FindingAmy77
    FindingAmy77 Posts: 1,268 Member
    it rains quite a lot here in Florida.. I try my best to go in between the rain or do some yoga inside, depends. Walking at the mall makes a lot of sense and rain gear but don't use an umbrella, it can attract lightning.
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    I have been walking about a 1/2 hour every night after supper. What does others during the rainy months of the year?

    We dress appropriately, and keep going out!
  • EdwardNortonFan43
    EdwardNortonFan43 Posts: 150 Member
    I use an umbrella or if it's windy and rainy, which is quite miserable, I walk at the mall.

    I also walk at the mall.
  • Losingthedamnweight
    Losingthedamnweight Posts: 536 Member
    I always thought I was the only one that liked to walk in the rain! I love the rain. It's beautiful. Smells like nature. I wish it rained even more than it does and I'm in Washington state for crying out loud.

    If it's rainy, I go out and walk. If it's rainy and super windy and stormy and it looks like I'll get hit by a lightening bolt in the middle of my walk, I go walk at the mall or the store. One of my favorite places to walk is Costco. I could get my 10,000 steps there alone. Too bad I'll come outta the store with a full shopping cart and an empty wallet
  • sunsetzen
    sunsetzen Posts: 268 Member
    I put on a rain jacket and walk in the rain. I have a Labrador that needs a lot of exercise so I cant flake out if its wet out. I walk her for an hour or two daily, rain or shine or -20 with ice on the ground.

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