Running in the Rain

You will either Love it or hate it, mid 40's is ok but mid 30's starts to suck and once you are wet , does it really matter any more,not much.

Personally I am not a fan of running in a steady rain, light drizzel ok, I will take a light to heavy snow over rain any day but that's not very likely in your area .

Ah, thank you for the warning.  

Rainy and in the 40s - or what we call Oct to Jun here in the PNW. No real tips as in that weather should be fine to run. Don't bother trying to stay dry. Anything waterproof enough to keep you dry for an hr+ doesn't breathe and you'll wind up sweaty and hot.

You may consider something to prevent chafing if you are wearing a tech tee. You may find you like it. Running in a rain storm is one of my favorite times to run.

I don't mind running in the rain, but I'll run in any weather all the way down to temps below zero.

As someone already mentioned, be careful not to get wet or you could get really chilled. I also recommend a hat with a good bill, or something else that can help keep the rain out of your eyes. Even if the run itself isn't so bad, it's miserable to squint the whole time because the rain keeps hitting you in the face.

Have fun!

Thanks so much for the tips.  I think I'm good on the shirts (got a long sleeve, I think will work) ... no gloves (but like the htfu tip) ... and I have a skull cap.

This is new for me but I think I'm prepared.

Now the 40s for us Tucson-types is probably 20s for PNW'ers  LOL!

Depending on how hard the rain is coming down and how far you're going, you may want to wear a coat to stay dry.  

Oh yea, try to hit all the big puddles!

+1

For clothes, a good shell, and running tights if you have them.  The less absorbant clothing, the better.  A good hat with brim as others suggested.  I try never to destroy shoes before buying new ones, so I usually have a few back ups to wear on rainy days.

You can always try to time it for when its lightening up.  Can even look at doppler radar.  It can be fun running in POURING rain, but if it is just a steady, cold, soaking rain...it kind of gets old fast. 

Have fun either way, its always nice to have some variety.

+2

Went out for a 40 min run yesterday in the rain and didn't follow this very sound advice.  Guess I haven't been out in a heavy rain in a while as there was complete nipple pain etc (no need to be graphic)

no one else has mentioned the feet yet.  body glide the heck our of your feet to avoid blisters.

Try to enjoy yourself.  Some of my best runs have been in the rain.

Well my adventure wasn't so adventurous.  It was only a drizzle the whole time.

It was pretty cold (for me) at 45 degrees but other than that no problem.

Still I was fairly wet by the time I was done with the 7 miles.  But thanks for the tips!   With the tips and it only being a drizzle, I'll be well prepared for the real downpour!

I love a run in the rain, but not in 40 degree temps!

Depending on what gear you have....if you don't have much water proof gear, you could use a poncho.

In Seattle we complain about running in the sun.

Enjoy the run in the rain. It's not that bad