Do any of you run outside when it's raining or snowing?

I love running in the rain and snow.,I am just mindful in the winter of ice. I do everything I can to avoid the treadmill lol.

You can get some things for your shoes. I have yaktrax but there are lots of variations.

http://www.yaktrax.ca

I did when I used to live in Northern Virginia. Just wear the right clothing.

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Running in the rain is great! After all, skin is waterproof. I wear amber sunglasses if it's not too dark out, or clear over-the-glasses safety glasses if it's dark, along with a cap or visor, to keep rain out of my eyes. I wear a reflective belt (the one in my profile picture). My feet get wet, but they get wet when I run anyway. I don't bother with waterproof gear, since if it's truly waterproof, I'd be soaked by my own sweat; I'd rather have the sweat washed away by the rain. The only exception is that if I have my phone, I put it in a ziplock bag.

Running during a snowfall can be magical. The flakes absorb sound, so unless the wind is blowing hard it's often really quiet. If there's freshly fallen snow that hasn't been packed down, I run in Salomon Speedcross 3 trail shoes that have pointy lugs for traction. If the snow has been compacted, or if there's ice, I use my regular running shoes with a pair of Kahtoola NanoSpikes (much better than Yaktrax, in my opinion). I slow down a bit and use particular care when changing direction.

Edited to add: there are also snowshoes that are made for running.

No. Visibility factor during winter is lower. Same as running in rain, if you are crossing streets, at dusk, dark. Daylight hours, no, I have fallen on ice, it is not a "run".

There is fitness, and there is having sense to stay safe.

I ran a 5k once when it was completely pouring! I live in Vancouver, so that's saying a lot haha. It made me feel really bad *kitten*, esp after I was soaked and didn't care anymore.
Just buy some waterproof gear if you wanna do it frequently

kimlight2 wrote: »

I love running in the rain and snow.,I am just mindful in the winter of ice. I do everything I can to avoid the treadmill lol.

Likewise... I have not once stepped foot on a treadmill since I started running again in September 2014; I'd rather take some time off from running than run on a treadmill and really it is only ice that will stop me.

I live in Vancouver BC - the Pacific Northwest - and it rains here practically all winter. If I waited out the rain my volume would drop huge and I don't want that, so I run regardless of rain or weather and make it a point to go out in the rainiest stormy weather that we get. It's too easy to start saying "I can't" (which means "I don't want to") run in the rain.

I'll run in snow if it is compact not knee deep but ice on the other hand... I don't run on ice.

Visibility and awareness is key. Between clothing and headlamps visibility is easy to arrange. Stay aware. Leave the headphones at home. Have fun. Get wet!

PS: I'm running these days sock-less in minimalist "bare" style shoes. Running in really wet weather, through puddles and such is no problem - the water just runs out.

I love running/walking/being in the rain. Just wish southern California had more of it.

Like many others, rain is zero problem, especially since switching to compression running gear. Find some moisture wicking running socks you like. I grab my Injinji midweight socks any time I will do long runs in the rain. Most running shoes have lots of ventilation so any excess water can come out and not pool up in your shoes, and when it stops raining will help your feet dry quickly especially with wicking socks. I also use a hat to keep rain out of my eyes. Most won't go this far, but when I needed a new phone I picked the water resistant one and am thankful every rainstorm for that.

In winter I run in snow without a second thought. Biting cold as well, you just need proper layering (without overdoing it), a hoodie can be helpful too. I do not run on ice. They treat the streets like mad around here with success, so Yaktrax can't work since so many areas will be ice/snow free but maybe just wet, while a similar looking area might be a dangerously slick ice patch. Not worth the risk.

I run in the rain. I live in Southern California, so the weather is never too bad. Actually, with this drought, I wish I could run in the rain more! Wear the right gear and have lots of reflective clothing and gadgets so cars/bikes see you!