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I have a love/hate relationship with running in the rain. I don’t mind it when it is hot and the rain cools me down. However, on a cold day, I don’t want anything else cold touching my body.
I have skipped a run just because it was raining. Add in lightning and thunder and for sure I will skip it too.
• Waterproof or water resistant jacket. I have several and a few that are insulated.
• Moisture-wicking clothes. I learned the hard way to never wear cotton on a run.
• Hat with a brim. I need to see where I am going so this hat protects from eyes from the rain.
• Gloves. To keep my hands warm.
• Anti-chafing balm. I chafed so bad when I ran the RnR Nashville Half Marathon. It rained throughout the entire race. I didn’t realize I had chafed until I was in the shower.
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Running in a summer rain can cool you off, but a winter rain can be downright miserable. My husband and I went on a 20-mile training run early one spring when the temperature hovered around 38° with steady rain. We were absolutely miserable the entire run. It’s those runs that make you mentally stronger so we didn’t quite. Of course, it’s those runs that could give you pneumonia, too.
Rain can be such a mixed bag! On hot days, it’s a bonus. On cold days, it’s a full-body protest. Skipping a run because of thunder is a smart move!
Your rain gear list is spot on. That post-race shower surprise in Nashville sounds brutal. Respect for pushing through that kind of weather!