For the Runners - anyone run in the rain?

1Corinthians13
1Corinthians13 Posts: 5,296 Member
edited September 19 in Fitness and Exercise
There's a chance of precip. this afternoon. I've finally begun running outside rather on the TM and LOVE it. But I've never run in the rain before.

I have a windbreaker with a hood. I can wear that. And a hat. What else do you runners wear when you're running in the rain? Any other tips? I'll take anything!

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  • 1Corinthians13
    1Corinthians13 Posts: 5,296 Member
    There's a chance of precip. this afternoon. I've finally begun running outside rather on the TM and LOVE it. But I've never run in the rain before.

    I have a windbreaker with a hood. I can wear that. And a hat. What else do you runners wear when you're running in the rain? Any other tips? I'll take anything!
  • msamson31
    msamson31 Posts: 45
    good socks. Nothing worse than wet socks and friction!
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    that's dedication! when the weather is crappy (luckily for me I live in sunny California, so not that often) I go to the gym and run on the treadmill. But I'm a big baby about being cold.
  • 1Corinthians13
    1Corinthians13 Posts: 5,296 Member
    that's dedication! when the weather is crappy (luckily for me I live in sunny California, so not that often) I go to the gym and run on the treadmill. But I'm a big baby about being cold.

    I normally am too, but I'm determined to get over it this year and run in all types of weather.

    The right socks...hmmm...what kind of socks would those be?
  • mizzoucheer
    mizzoucheer Posts: 23
    Running in the rain is my fav! I actually don't do anything different other than make sure I don't have on white! LOL! It is great, and keeps you cooled off.
  • 1Corinthians13
    1Corinthians13 Posts: 5,296 Member
    Running in the rain is my fav! I actually don't do anything different other than make sure I don't have on white! LOL! It is great, and keeps you cooled off.

    Great! Thanks! That's exactly the kind of motivation I need! So you don't even wear a jacket or anything?
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    I wear a hooded windbreaker too when it's rainy. :smile:

    Don't chance it if there's lightning though. :flowerforyou:
  • neecey
    neecey Posts: 16
    I live near Seattle so running in rain is almost a daily occurance for me - LOL - In the summer we tend to go to the TM because it's "too hot" :wink:
    so yes, a windbreaker with a hood is nice and good socks. I like to wear a headband to keep my ears warm (it keeps my headset for my ipod on nicely too) and if it's chilly out I'll wear those stretchy little gloves. If it's dark and cloudy, be sure to wear something with a reflector on it or wear white for visibility :smile:
  • paulamma1
    paulamma1 Posts: 544 Member
    LOVE running in the rain, esp. in warm weather.

    Wear technical socks, NOT cotton. The technical socks (just like the technical clothes) wick wetness away rather than just soaking it up.

    NOTE: especially with the summer, and therefore thunder storms, coming. Never run in storms. If you can hear it or see it flee it.

    Other than that I like to wear some kind of hat with a brim so the rain doesn't get in my eyes.
  • mikee1216
    mikee1216 Posts: 24 Member
    So are you supposed to have waterproof running shoes? Or is it ok to get em wet?
  • SherryRH
    SherryRH Posts: 810 Member
    I live near Seattle so running in rain is almost a daily occurance for me - LOL - In the summer we tend to go to the TM because it's "too hot" :wink:

    I have seen your hot and am very jealous because I think it was only like 75-80 with no humidity. Our hot is 95-100 with 100% humidity. :laugh: I was in Seattle in June of last year. We went to the fun beach (down near Oregon) for a weekend and I was litterally standing on the beach with my winter coat on! :noway:
  • 1Corinthians13
    1Corinthians13 Posts: 5,296 Member
    I live near Seattle so running in rain is almost a daily occurance for me - LOL - In the summer we tend to go to the TM because it's "too hot" :wink:

    I have seen your hot and am very jealous because I think it was only like 75-80 with no humidity. Our hot is 95-100 with 100% humidity. :laugh: I was in Seattle in June of last year. We went to the fun beach (down near Oregon) for a weekend and I was litterally standing on the beach with my winter coat on! :noway:

    You're in PA - it's the same here. The summers are HOT with LOTS of humidity! But I don't mind it so much. Once it gets hot, I wait until about 7pm to run. I wish I could get up early and run in the morning, but I just can't.
  • SherryRH
    SherryRH Posts: 810 Member
    So are you supposed to have waterproof running shoes? Or is it ok to get em wet?

    It is ok to get your shoes wet. My running shoes don't tend to get tight because there really isn't a whole lot of leather on them. I usually unlace them and pull the tongue all the way out so the toes can get dry.
  • SherryRH
    SherryRH Posts: 810 Member
    I live near Seattle so running in rain is almost a daily occurance for me - LOL - In the summer we tend to go to the TM because it's "too hot" :wink:

    I have seen your hot and am very jealous because I think it was only like 75-80 with no humidity. Our hot is 95-100 with 100% humidity. :laugh: I was in Seattle in June of last year. We went to the fun beach (down near Oregon) for a weekend and I was litterally standing on the beach with my winter coat on! :noway:

    You're in PA - it's the same here. The summers are HOT with LOTS of humidity! But I don't mind it so much. Once it gets hot, I wait until about 7pm to run. I wish I could get up early and run in the morning, but I just can't.

    I have a group I run with and our norm is 5:30 am every day. :laugh: We do bootcamp 3 days a week and there are different people in bootcamp that run on the rest of the days so there is a running day on our off bootcamp days. In the summer it is very nice because you get up and go and then you don't have to worry about later if it is still hot and humid. Although I have seen some crazies out there running in the middle of the afternoon. I think the heat fried their brains. No way I am doing that!
  • 1Corinthians13
    1Corinthians13 Posts: 5,296 Member
    Part of my route is covered by trees, so really...I shouldn't be too bad off. And I don't even know for sure that it's going to rain. So here's another question - it says POSSIBLE scattered T-storms...I want to take the chance, but what should I do if I find myself you know,4-6 miles away from home and caught in a storm?
  • 1Corinthians13
    1Corinthians13 Posts: 5,296 Member
    I live near Seattle so running in rain is almost a daily occurance for me - LOL - In the summer we tend to go to the TM because it's "too hot" :wink:

    I have seen your hot and am very jealous because I think it was only like 75-80 with no humidity. Our hot is 95-100 with 100% humidity. :laugh: I was in Seattle in June of last year. We went to the fun beach (down near Oregon) for a weekend and I was litterally standing on the beach with my winter coat on! :noway:

    You're in PA - it's the same here. The summers are HOT with LOTS of humidity! But I don't mind it so much. Once it gets hot, I wait until about 7pm to run. I wish I could get up early and run in the morning, but I just can't.

    I have a group I run with and our norm is 5:30 am every day. :laugh: We do bootcamp 3 days a week and there are different people in bootcamp that run on the rest of the days so there is a running day on our off bootcamp days. In the summer it is very nice because you get up and go and then you don't have to worry about later if it is still hot and humid. Although I have seen some crazies out there running in the middle of the afternoon. I think the heat fried their brains. No way I am doing that!

    See, 5:30 would be okay. I could manage that. But it wouldn't leave me with enough time to shower and get to work on time (I work at 7. I need to leave no later than 6:40). I would have to get up at 4am in order to run and shower and get to work. Maybe 4:30 depending on the route. No way. Although, I think that days when I know I have something in the evening, I'm going to start getting up and running early. Anyone can do anything for one day, right?
  • msarro
    msarro Posts: 2,748 Member
    Running in the rain rocks the effing casbah. Make it a lazy run, and enjoy some hardcore puddle jumping :wink:
  • Tiddle
    Tiddle Posts: 762 Member
    I HATE running in the rain. :noway:
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
    I would love to run in the rain.
    No windbreaker, no hat.
    Let the rain wash it all away.
    Just do it. nike-swoosh.gif
  • 1Corinthians13
    1Corinthians13 Posts: 5,296 Member
    msarro - all my runs are lazy. Haha...I just mean I'm not extremely fast yet. I'm working on distance. Once I can run the entire 10k without stopping to walk, I'll do some speed work.

    Lauryn - I plan to. Just do it, that is. :smile: Depends on how warm it is if I will wear the windbreaker or not.
  • Phoenix_Rising
    Phoenix_Rising Posts: 11,417 Member
    This is true... you don't want to get chilled. That would be no fun. I was thinking of a warm humid day with a light rain.
  • 1Corinthians13
    1Corinthians13 Posts: 5,296 Member
    Well, right now, I think it's about 70. It's supposed to be about 75 by the time I get home around 3:45. So probably no jacket.
  • leann_m_olson
    leann_m_olson Posts: 363 Member
    Running in warm rain is awesome, running in cold rain not so much! I wear a hat when it's raining. IMy favorite is running in the snow! But not running on ice, learned that the hard way and ended up with a hip injury.

    Also for wet shoes after you are done put some newspaper in them to absorb the moisture. Enjoy!

    :happy:
  • jtintx
    jtintx Posts: 445 Member
    A vest would be good for the rain...no sleeves to get you all hot and sweaty but can still help keep your core warm if it turns cool. But if it's going to be 75 I don't think you need to worry. Around 50 degrees is when the real danger comes into play.
  • 1Corinthians13
    1Corinthians13 Posts: 5,296 Member
    And now it doesn't even look like it's going to rain! Haha - the storms are holding off till about 7 according to weather.com, and there's only a 5% chance of precip. this afternoon while I'm running.
  • VballLeash
    VballLeash Posts: 2,456 Member
    All I have to say is wear water resistant pants. I made the mistake of wearing cotton like ones and well they absorbed water and got so heavy that they dragged way past my shoe and so my friend had to come pick me up, it was pretty funny haha have fun!

    ~Leash :heart:
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