I'm not keen on running in the rain, if its raining before I go out I probably wont go, but if it starts whilst I am out it doesn't really bother me that much...weird hey
But anyway, I just run in my normal shorts Tee and top, but get soaked, tried with a lightweight waterproof, but you sweat more and actually end up wetter on the inside than out...urrrghhh
And Also I wear glasses, eyes allergic to contacts and am not allowed to wear them, so glasses and rain don't go together...
Any tips on gear, inspiration and if you enjoy the rain when your running ?
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If its sunny you come back sweaty anyway ?
Just normal tee and shorts is best. Maybe a tecchy cap with peak to keep the rain off your glasses.
And you really dont notice the rain after a bit.
'Get out there and do it you big jessie'
Superb....
Yes will have to dig out a peak cap, great idea, never thought of that...will try it.
Once you are wet, you can't get any wetter, and it keeps you nice and cool.
I love the rain.
Just as well, really, living in Scottieland. )
a peaceful run...hmmm sounds better and better.
Like the idea of a cap though.
I tend to wear as little as possible when running, so if go out in running shorts and vest normally.. I like the Gore Running range best. I never wear a jacket.. but I never wear a jacket in winter either.. make us tough up north don't u know.. although now i've moved south maybe I'll adapt to the softie ways!
go run
get wet
go home
get kit off
have shower
dry off
dress
carry on with life
- Running in rain is great as there are no midges, less dogs, less chavs, more moisture to inhale (great for asthmatics like me)
- Wear your normal trainers (bung them on radiotor to dry after run) normal running / thinck socks, aterproof tracksters/bikesters from Ron Hill, or just weat shorts like me.
- A nice synthetic t shirt is best with a rainproof running jacket if you want.
- Eyes - I don't wear my glasses or lenses in rain but if you can't run without some sort of lens then the cap idea is brilliant. Otherwise get one of those elastic things to keep your glasses on - you'll need to keep wiping your eyes regurly but thats not the end of the world.
Running inn the rain is great - the wetter the better imho.
I can sum all this advice up in one word - ENOY.
over that and constant rain gets you down - to miserable for long slow runs.
so my tip would be if its raining keep the run short and fast (so you dont get cold) and reschedule if you where due a long run.
Alternatively I have pockets in my bottle belt for it which I sometimes use.
As for your glasses steaming up, get yerself down to a motorbike shop and ask for either the spray-on or peely-off-sticking-on mist-free stuff. You might want to rethink the exact phrase you use, or oiks throwing things at you would be the least of yer worries. But it works well. If i remember what it's properly called, I'll repost...
Living in scotland rain is never far away... i think it makes the runs i do more interesting.... race days or leading up to a race, i always secretly pray to myself for rain... as i have set most of my best times in wet races.
I remember going out on new years day in a force ten gale,it was pissing down with rain,which turned to snow half way round my run!
My wife thought (and still does) I was mad when i got back with a huge grin on my face declaring..... its a grand day for a run!!!!
Did the Lochness marathon last year and apart from the first 6 miles,it rained constantly for the rest of the race.... and i loved it.
Just got to watch you don't get too cold after you finish, you do cool down pretty quickly,oh and the warm shower once your finished cannot be beaten!
sad.p
My problem is getting out of the door when its raining outside.
Solution if rain is forecast is to get out while its still fine so that you have got a sweat on before the first drops hit you.
BO
beginning of the run was ok, seemed like light rain, as suggested the cap thing worked well to keep the worst of it off my glasses.
But as I climbed more and the protection from tree's and buildings were gone, the wind and rain howled, I was sodden after 30mins in this and found the cap couldn't stop the horizontal rain, couldn't see a thing, clothes felt heavy on my skin...
On return I got straight in a hot shower and what a lovely shower that was...
Still prefer running in the dry...
Typical its lovely this morning
Omni 5 shoes with proper ankle sock for running and a Nike copy cap again from the india trip 5 years ago...
hmmm a picture springs to mind of a raggy scruff bag and you would be right
buy some new things that are not cotton for running in the rain. It will be well worth the money
Light rain, I'll just wear my normal kit and, if I remember, a cap to keep the rain out of my eyes. If it's heavy rain I do wear a breathable jacket which I don't find too bad sweat-wise.
Did a 13 miler a few weeks back in torrential rain. Kitted up in cap and jacket, I felt fine, although my trainers were passed their best after I'd sploshed through puddles and mud along the tow path - Luckily I was due a new pair.
J.x