Running / Jogging etc in the rain...

Hey friends - good Monday Morning !

Just checking in - it's a rainy day but I'd planned to go jogging tonight. (gave up my gym membership for the summer!) How does everyone feel about jogging in the rain?

Any tips ro get motivated? Advice?

 

Jogging is my primary exercise and some of my most memorable runs have been in the rain.  It's great.  Be careful if there is lightning though, and be especially careful about slippery ground, puddles, and mud which could lead to an injury.  Take it easy.

You'll get soaked but so what.  The only downside is you have to let your shoes dry out.

It is wonderful. 

The biggest problem is blisters and skin rub.  Wear very wicking socks. Not cotton!!!! Not wool!!!!! You might even want to put a mole skin on your foot where you tend to get blisters just to prevent them.  For the rubbing, you can use glide, petroleum jelly or another lubricant.  For some reason, the rain water makes the skin rubbing worse (thighs, arms, chest, clothes seams).

Wear something reflective.  Take your ID and you cell phone and have a blast.  :)

I like running in the rain, too. I don't do anything that bettypage says to do, but it sounds like AWESOME advice. I guess I've been lucky with the whole blister thing or my skin is made of titanium or something

I love running in the rain - unless it's some sort of torrential downpour.

The only thing I would recommend is to wear a hat - a running hat, baseball cap or something similar with a visor - to keep the rain from getting in your eyes.

Apart from that - enjoy yourself!!! It's refreshing to run in the rain :)

I love running in the rain! I agree with fitnessfreak: definitely wear a hat to keep the rain our of your eyes.

 

Also, grab a newspaper and when you get home stuff your shoes with it-they'll be dry by morning!

yes to a hat for sure. I've never had a problem with shoes but i def wear a dri fit shirt so that its not too heavy. happy running! I personally love it in the rain.

DON'T WEAR A WHITE SHIRT.

I can't even begin to count the times I got caught in the rain wearing a white shirt. I just like to wear white because it doesn't show my sweat so obviously, and it's cooler when you're running outside...but then it starts raining, and your bra is there for everyone to see. Like I wanted MORE stares when I'm running.

 Hey, at least you were wearing a bra - not wearing one would be worse, I should think :-P

I actually like running in the rain more than in the dry weather.  It makes me feel all hardcore and stuff 

I give you my dad's priceless advice - the most important time to exercise is the time you want to skip it.  (That is also the time when it feels oooh so good when you've done it!)

I love it. More moisture in the air...no sucking wind! :D

Make sure you have some reflective clothing on.  Running at night in the rain makes it hard for others to see you.  Have fun!!!  

Original Post by spirochete:

I like running in the rain, too. I don't do anything that bettypage says to do, but it sounds like AWESOME advice. I guess I've been lucky with the whole blister thing or my skin is made of titanium or something

Everyone on this thread is probably tougher than me.  So no way, spiro!  My skin is just not tough enough.  Last year, I was just sweating hard and jogging lightly and the shirt rubbed off the skin in one place on my sternum.  Very painful.  Another time, I was out in a light mist in loose shorts and the water made my thighs rub raw.  Ouch! 

I LOVE running in the rain!  I agree with wearing a hat or something else to keep the rain out of your eyes.  I have a very lightweight rain jacket with a hood with a small visor on it that I use, its great because if the rain stops or slows enough, I just push it off my head.  In the summer, I will just wear a sports bra under it so I don't get too warm and in the winter I layer appropriately under it.  I also don't really have the rubbing problem, but wear moisture wicking clothes and socks when i run anyway, so that may help a bit.  Either that, or like spirochete said, my skin is made of titanium as well. 

I love running in the rain- I wear a baseball cap to keep the water out of my eyes and a light weight jacket. I love the feeling of the cool fresh rain and then getting home and jumping under a wonderful hot shower!

Original Post by melkor:

Hey, at least you were wearing a bra - not wearing one would be worse, I should think :-P

Christ if I ran without an bra I wouldn't make it three blocks without wanting to die, and it has nothing to do with see-through shirt

I think if I ran without a bra I'd have two black eyes before the end of three blocks, LOL

running in the rain is great -- you don't notice the sweat as much .

I keep a "retired" pair of running shoes around for just such occaisions -- so my "good" running shoes don't get sloshed.

Original Post by alle0299:

I actually like running in the rain more than in the dry weather. It makes me feel all hardcore and stuff

I give you my dad's priceless advice - the most important time to exercise is the time you want to skip it. (That is also the time when it feels oooh so good when you've done it!)

great advice! I told myself that this morning and it really did feel good when I finished. :)

I don't mind a really light rain, but my skin gets really raw if I get soaked.  I also accidentally ran through a really deep puddle once during spring thaw..it was still kind of cold outside so it made my feet FREEZE.  So yeah, try to keep yourself dry if it's still hanging around the 0 degrees mark, haha.

I love to run in the rain it smells good and it feels good on your face. I especially love it in the summer!