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I've pinched this question for Reader to Reader so please keep your suggestions coming!
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Catherine
It's not nearly as much fun in the cold winter months though. In that case I would recommend a light waterproof jacket.
2. If your feet are prone to blisters or feeling cold in the rain try lambswool based socks like Hilly or Running Bear's (usually sold as off-road socks for loonies who run in bogs) - your feet won't stay dry but they will be warm and the socks won't rub.
3. Sod it - just get wet - you are waterproof. Cold and wet isn't so great, so if you are likely to have to stop/walk/whatever then adjust your kit to the temperature rather than the rain.
There you go, problem solved.
It was fantastic. It felt like a weight had been lifted and I could have carried on forever. Got some very odd looks from passers by though - I don't know what they thought when this grinning, soggy lunatic charged past, and I'm not sure I want to.
Anyway, back to your question....
When in rains in the warmer weather, I'll either stick to my crop top and shorts, or if there's a windchill, I'll stick on capris and a wicking long sleeve top to stop my skin going red. I'll also wear a showerproof baseball cap (Brookes Nightlife or Nike). If it's really bad, then and only then will I put a windproof jacket on, as it can get too warm this time of year. I'll usually put a pair of lightweight gloves on to stop my hands going all red as well!
In the winter, if it's not too cold, long tights and a wicking top with breathable waterproof jacket and gloves do the trick. If it's really cold and raining, the Gore Mythos jacket and long tights are superb. It's around £200 for both, but for me, when doing a 3 hour marathon training run it's definately worth it. This is the best bit of winter kit I've ever bought. I'll stick some gloves on and either a baseball cap or beanie.
To make sure I don't come down with a cold, I get in, strip off, stretch then shower straight away.
I feel the cold something chronic and the weather never stops me going out. If I can do it, anyone can!
May be a bit extreme but have you thought about laser eye surgery. I have had it done and now don't have rainy glasses problems
x Alex
Just do it!!
Maybe you could go out running in one of these:
http://www.buyagift.co.uk/products/1037.htm
If you get cold just run faster, you 'orrible little man!
:-D
In last years Great Sout Run it chucked it down from start to finish, to the point where every time my foot hit the floor water was squirting out of the mesh toe on my running shoes !!! If i hadent trained in the rain i probably would have struggled to complete the 10 miles. As it was, i actually ran an ok timer that is definatly beatable this year.
A peaked hat is a good way to keep the water off your face but do buy a light weight one as if you just grab a baseball hat from JJB or somewhere as soon as it gets wet it will feel like running with a lead weight on your head.
Try and look out for a waterproof top that has air vents built into it. I bought my one form Decathon at lakeside and although it was only £35 and is made by Kelnijie !?! it actually keeps you pretty dry. There are zipped vents under each arm towards the back and they let air in.
Other than that ... smile and say hey i live in England ... rather wet than 60% humidity !
If money is an issue, keep your eye on the Aldi & Lidl special offers. You can get some quite serviceable running tops, shorts etc. there from time to time. Certainly more comfortable that cotton.
If you're not running from/to home, take a towel & dry clothes with you - it's afterwards that you get cold.
Mind you splashing through puddles like a big kid can take your mind off those aching legs...
A solution to sqwelchy feet in trainers would be good tho'.
The real problem with running in the rain is soggy socks. Squelching along is not funny and I cannot come to terms with running without socks. Not sure what the answer to that is.
http://www.sealskinz.com/
the sealskin ultralights are great for keeping your feet dry in heavy rain or when your racing an off roader in water logged conditions.
ooh must buy some of those. Love running in rain, saves showering when you get home......
I think that as in all things it depends how badly you want something - if you are really keen you will somehow surmount all obstacles and accept the challenges.
'I hate it, but can bare it for training runs less than an hour'.
That conjures up quite a picture, Jason. Where do you live, I'll be on the pavement with my camera next time you are out!!
I guess it does solve the problems of wet kit.
The best thing about running in the rain is that everyone else stays indoors. I went for a run in Regent's Park on Monday at lunch time, and depsite being surrounded by millions of people, none of them were in the park. I had it all to myself!
Worked for me, although Easyjet tried their hardest to cancel the London Marathon for me.
Re wearing glasses in the rain. I happen to do a lot of cycling as well and purchased a pair of Rudy Project cycling glasses and the glasses have interchangeable lenses so I can change them from sunglasses to using clear lenses, they also have removable clip on lenses which go on the inside which I had made up with my glasses prescription. I found them really good for running in as they don't slip around so much as my normal day to day glasses.
Sue O
here you are Vicky
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpXC7iXuAfA