Tuesday Topics: Running in the rain

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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.

For those runs in the rain, I make sure to wear the following.
 

• 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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