Do you run when it's raining?

lilstry
lilstry Posts: 120 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
We're supposed to have 4 days of heavy rain starting today. I'm new to running but already starting to make progress so don't want to take a break but don't relish the thought of getting soaked either just to run a few miles. What would you do?
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  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,219 Member
    Some people enjoy running in the rain, others don't mind. For me, the one time I tried, my shoes and socks got soaked and I ended up with awful blisters.
  • troytroy11
    troytroy11 Posts: 180 Member
    Yes. If I feel like running there is nothing that will stop me.
  • andylllI
    andylllI Posts: 379 Member
    I love running in the rain. Love it.
  • cricket490
    cricket490 Posts: 31 Member
    edited August 2016
    No. If a storm hits when I am already running there are not many options except to run in the heavy rain. Rain is not so bad but lightning or hail and you need to take cover.

    I also have a treadmill which comes in handy during the winter or stormy days.
  • Cahgetsfit
    Cahgetsfit Posts: 1,912 Member
    Sapphire_Elf wrote: »
    If you're in the UK and you don't run in the rain you'd only get out about twice a year lol! :D I used to enjoy running in the rain, I found it quite refreshing. I made sure I had a couple of pairs of running shoes so that when they got wet they had a good chance to dry out.

    LOL!

    yes.

    I'm not there though - but personally I don't mind walking (not running - I don't run) in the rain if it's not freezing cold or absolutely bucketing down. If it's nice rain then off I go and enjoy walking and I may even splash in a puddle or two.

    Then a niiiice warm shower when I get home and tracksuit on. Wonderful!
  • CincyNeid
    CincyNeid Posts: 1,249 Member
    I've ran in the rain and find it refreshing and rewarding.
  • BasicGreatGuy
    BasicGreatGuy Posts: 857 Member
    As long as the rain is warm and won't cause hypothermia in current conditions, I run.
  • aashwill
    aashwill Posts: 64 Member
    You should shower and wash your clothing afterwards, anyway. Rain should never stop a run.
  • dykask
    dykask Posts: 800 Member
    I don't like slipping and falling so I mostly don't run in the rain. I think it depends on where you run if that is a problem or not, but running over smooth stone in the ran doesn't work well for me. :disappointed:
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    I get disappointed when I cant
  • BasicGreatGuy
    BasicGreatGuy Posts: 857 Member
    Wearing Injinji toe socks will (often) help prevent blistering, especially in very wet conditions.
  • sunnybeaches105
    sunnybeaches105 Posts: 2,831 Member
    Yes, I love it. I wear my Five Fingers for that purpose without socks. They work great. Nikes with socks the rest of the time.
  • lilstry
    lilstry Posts: 120 Member
    I tend to take a shower as soon as I get home. The problem might be that the next day I'll have frizzy hair xD whoops

    I also have another question, what do you usually wear on the rainy days??
  • BasicGreatGuy
    BasicGreatGuy Posts: 857 Member
    lilstry wrote: »
    I tend to take a shower as soon as I get home. The problem might be that the next day I'll have frizzy hair xD whoops

    I also have another question, what do you usually wear on the rainy days??

    Wear moisture wicking clothing. No cotton.

    If you want to wear a rain jacket, make sure you have one that is well ventilated and breathable. If not, you could find yourself unduly drenched with sweat, but overheated from wearing the wrong kind of jacket for your activity.
  • silverfiend
    silverfiend Posts: 329 Member
    In the summer time I WISH it would rain on me when I ran!
  • mygrl4meee
    mygrl4meee Posts: 943 Member
    It depends on the temps of the air and the rain.. I really wouldn't start a run during a rain but if it starts while I am running I just keep running.. what else am I to do.. It's refreshing to a certain point.. but when the shoes get really soaked then it's kind of a bummer.
  • Noelani1503
    Noelani1503 Posts: 378 Member
    Love love love it. I wish it rained more where I am.
  • bebeisfit
    bebeisfit Posts: 951 Member
    Usually I'm a fair weather runner..but tonight I got caught in a light rain and it was warm temps. Totally fine. Had it been cold out..no...not fun.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    lilstry wrote: »

    I also have another question, what do you usually wear on the rainy days??

    Running top, shorts, shoes, socks, buff and GPS...

    In the winter I'll layer up, tights, long sleeve base layer. If the rain is really heavy I have a jacket for over the top and trousers are mandatory kit for many ultras around here.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    I'm in the UK so it rains a lot. It bothers me when it is really heavy and under 7 degrees for the first 10 minutes or so after that I forget it is raining.
  • fithealthygirl
    fithealthygirl Posts: 290 Member
    I love running in the rain! Especially when it starts mid-way through my run, so refreshing!
  • ChristyRunStarr
    ChristyRunStarr Posts: 1,600 Member
    I LOVE running in the rain! The only time I don't is if there's thunder or lightening. But there's something (to me at least) so peaceful about running while it's raining. It's almost as peaceful as running in the snow.
  • JeepHair77
    JeepHair77 Posts: 1,291 Member
    Yes - I love rain. In fact, this time of year, I'll run inside when it's sunny and outside when it's rainy. :)
  • vperspective
    vperspective Posts: 17 Member
    I don't mind running in the rain as long as my socks don't get soaked - hate that. I also like to wear a cap to keep the rain out of my eyes.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    I'll walk in any weather, but I don't think I'll be running in the rain this winter.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    Yeah. Rain is meant for running; in nice weather I'd rather be on the bike. It's when the sky opens up that I appreciate running for not giving me a skunk line down my back, and because the brakes are better.
  • dwygtd
    dwygtd Posts: 19 Member
    I love running in the rain and thunderstorms. Its really funny when your out there and come across another runner in the rain or thunderstorms you each give each other that look of wow your out here too lol very fun
  • Sarc_Warrior
    Sarc_Warrior Posts: 430 Member
    Running in the rain is awesome.

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