Do you run in the rain? Do you care if people are starring a

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  • 76tech
    76tech Posts: 1,455 Member
    no ice, not too cold, i will run in the rain. i just make sure i wear the right running shoes, i have a pair that doesn't have the best traction in the rain.

    some of my rain runs have been my best.
  • cjpg
    cjpg Posts: 433 Member
    Sometimes doing the things that you normally wouldn't do has the most rewarding feeling of freedom. When it comes to things like this, I ALWAYS think back to a Garth Brooks song "Standing Outside the Fire". One listen to that song, and you won't think twice! :D
  • desertpea
    desertpea Posts: 20 Member
    Yep. Run, walk, ride.. and no, I don't mind if people stare. I love the feeling when I get home of changing out of wet, sweaty clothes having a nice shower and relaxing in some comfy, clean and dry clothes.

    I wear a hat and sunglasses - mostly for protection from the sun.. however, I have noticed that when i'm not wearing them, I feel I stand out alot more!
  • heartshines
    heartshines Posts: 53 Member
    I run in any weather conditions: rain, sleet, snow. I will not run if it is lightning. Why care if someone is staring? They may be staring because they are jealous you are exercising and they are not. Do not allow others to control you. You are in control of yourself!!
  • langababy
    langababy Posts: 43 Member
    Hey if you give me dirty looks when driving by in your car while I'm running, I'll make goofy faces at you. Just sayin.

    :laugh:

    I will try this one from now on. Right now, I wish it was warm enough to rain. I'd definitely be outside running then. The snow and I don't get along quite so well, though.
  • Bringerofrain
    Bringerofrain Posts: 163 Member
    I love to run in the rain! I know the people in their cars are wishing they were having as much fun as me running in the rain but it's much easier to stay warm & dry & doing nothing.:laugh:
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    I LOVE IT :D
  • bexdc
    bexdc Posts: 202 Member
    I run in pretty much any weather as well. I've run several full marathons in the pouring rain and have done many training runs in driving rain as well. The coldest weather I've ever run in was minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit. It was a good incentive to keep running b/c as soon as you stopped, the sweat froze on you.

    As Bill Bowerman said, "There's no such thing as bad weather, just soft people."
  • MaximalLife
    MaximalLife Posts: 2,447 Member
    No Way!
    There are way too many cardio alternatives available for me to even consider exposing myself to inclement conditions.
  • catelabow
    catelabow Posts: 77 Member
    I love running in the rain. But I don't bring electronics... so they aren't ruined and also so I am more aware of traffic.
  • Onthedecrease
    Onthedecrease Posts: 9
    I would LOVE to run in the rain but I wear glasses...I'd spend most of the time cleaning them and not being able to see.

    If it is raining I head to the gym for a treadmill.
  • G30Grrl
    G30Grrl Posts: 377 Member
    I don't run (yet?), but when I see people running in the rain, all I think is that I admire them for being hardcore dedicated runners.
  • grod45
    grod45 Posts: 20
    I would definately run in the rain, never tried it but I do love the rain, I love the feel of it and the sound of it. If people are starring, let them. They are probably thinking "I wish I was her"
  • athensguy
    athensguy Posts: 550
    I run in the rain, snow, sleet, wind, heat, cold, night, I run in whatever conditions mother nature throws at me. If I only ran in nice weather then I would only be running about twice a week. Who cares who stares at whom, focus on your run and ignore the other people.

    I also do my planned runs regardless of the weather.
  • Jessica0982
    Jessica0982 Posts: 209 Member
    I live in Florida so it rains quite often. I don't mind running in the rain. Walking? Not so much. The only thing I hate is my squishy socks and shoes. I almost want a pair of sneakers that are only intended for rainy running days. But I don't mind it nor do I care what people think.

    Now if it's thundering out and we're talking a massive downpour...I'll pass.

    Maybe people are looking at you and saying, "Damn, she's so motivated to go running in the rain!" :)
  • bexdc
    bexdc Posts: 202 Member
    Actually, I don't understand some folks' antipathy to running in the rain.

    After all, we won't melt!

    And most times, the streets are less crowded of cars, other runners and cyclists when it rains! A big plus.
  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
    I'm in Vancouver Canada, so if I don't run in the rain, I'll never run in winter....I run in the rain, sleet and cold, just don't like running when it's icy and snowy, for obvious reasons.... Ipod under water resistant running jacket, phone in baggy in pocket...
    I don't give a hoot if people are looking at me - I'm running for me, not for them.....
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    I'm not a runner but if I ever take it up (more than the sporadic bursts on the treadmill) I would definitely run in the rain. I'm from Washington state though so if I refused to run in the rain, well I would never get a run in! I came into this thread because I wanted to say that when I see people running I always think "Way to go!" or something along those lines. We've had snow and crazy weather here lately and I saw a woman running hills in Seattle in the snow. I don't know what anyone else though of her but I thought she was simply awesome! She inspired me.
  • wigglentwink
    wigglentwink Posts: 336 Member
    Running in the rain is the most incredible sense of empowerment that you can have! I get almost giddy when I see rain in the forecast now! The next thing I want to do is run in the snow

    Running in the snow is fun...but can cause all kinds of issues with your form....I am on hiatus from running right now after a 5 mile frolic in the lovely white wonderland. :( Be very careful.

    As far as someone watching you...I was 225 lb when I started running. I am pretty sure that from the back, my @ss looked like two hippos fighting as I "ran" down the street. I was pretty self-conscious. Then I realized, as I was driving one day, that I have NEVER thought..."Why is that girl running? She's not thin enough for that!" I have always thought to myself, "WOW!! GREAT JOB, Girl!!! You can DO IT!!" when I saw a chubby girl pounding pavement. We ALL have our challenges...just some of us wear them on the outside. Keep running. Run often. Run long. Run in the rain, in the sun, and at night. Then, before you know it, you will be completing 1/2 marathons. Ask me. I promise.
  • mish4
    mish4 Posts: 5
    I live in Washington, if I didn't run in the rain I don't know when I would run. I even ran in the snow last week... but EVERYTHING was closed and I needed out of the house! I got strange looks but I looked back at them like I was making lemons out of lemonade :)
  • zombiesama
    zombiesama Posts: 755 Member
    its fun running in the rain :)

    and I dont care at all if people stare at me when I go running.
  • bjfmade
    bjfmade Posts: 543 Member
    I ran in 3 inches of snow today!
  • cantjustcant
    cantjustcant Posts: 1,027 Member
    I ran in 3 inches of snow today!

    I am JEALOUS!!! Not just of running in the snow but of the snow in general! It's end of January and we had one day of ice on friday night and sunday it was 50 again!
  • mewaybright
    mewaybright Posts: 240 Member
    Well I ride a motorcycle in the rain so I cannot see any reason to not run in the rain. My current workout routine doesn't include running but I am all about hiking and will do so in the rain. Rain is just liquid sunshine and so long as it is not freezing cold and raining I see no reason to avoid it. Something about obtaining pneumonia while running that puts the freezing cold and rain combination on the do-not-play list… lol
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