What is your "rain" gear for running?

I live in the rain forest.  I see at LEAST 90 inches of rain every year!  Summer is over and fall is here.... which means its not only wet... but it's COLD too!   I have basic rain gear... but you can't run in it very well.  So I'm asking you this question....

What gear can you not live without when it is wet AND cold outside and it's time for your run???

They make us run in our "wind breaker" pants and jacket. However, it's not very effective for water resistance. Sorry.

i row in rain and sometimes hail through crew workouts.

I dont know how cold it is, but if you deck out in warm spandex, it'll get soaked, but the water around you will retain some body heat, and since your running you hopefully won't freeze.

Also, wool. Wool is warm even when its wet. Maybe a nice woolen sweater?

Definitely spandex. It will get wet but it's supposed to at least wick the water away from your skin so you don't feel as bogged down. I have a windbreaker jacket that I use, and when it's really cold I'll wear a layer under it, but I tend to overheat on my runs anyway so it's usually not necessary.

Wicking socks are great too. Your shoes will get pretty wet, but as long as you stuff them with newspapers or paper towels immediately after and let them dry they should be ok. A hat or visor to keep rain out of your eyes is vital too. I can't run with a hood on, so having a visor helps a lot.

i run in joggers, trainers, thick socks, vest, long sleeve t shirt underneath and sometimes a hoodie.

i also try to keep my routes close to home so that if i suddenly feel aweful and like a drowned rat, i can get home quicky. it works for the uk, but not sure how well for you. but thats what i do :o)

I don't run anymore, but when I did, I would use a windproof shell and then underneath it depended upon the outside temperature.  If it was warm, just a t-shirt and shorts (no windpants).  If it was colder, add the windpants.  Colder still, add tights under the windpants and long-sleeve polypro turtleneck under the windbreaker.  Colder than that, add a thermal shirt over the polypro.

If you can keep the wind off of you, that's most of the battle.  The rule of thumb is to dress as if you were sitting outside in a temperature 20F warmer than it actually is, because you're going to generate a lot of your own heat.

The more you go out and do it, the better the feel you're going to get for how much you need to wear.  It's easy to overdo it and overheat.  You *should* feel cold for the first 5-10 minutes if you've done it right.

A hat and gloves is most of it.  You can be surprisingly comfortable in surprisingly cold temperatures if you insulate your head and your hands.  Together, they account for about 50% of your overall heat dissipation.