I'm planning to go out for my usual jog tonight but see it has started to rain lightly. I've never gone out in the rain before (apart from once when I was out walking and got caught in a light shower) and am wondering what to do. Should I go as normal wearing just a t-shirt or do I need to cover up more? its not cold out and I dont want to wear a fleece to keep dry but end up sweating buckets later. Some advise would be good as I plan to do the Race for Life next year and of course cant cry off on the day if its not dry!

Just go out in your normal running attire and get wet. If it's cold put an extra layer on; not a waterproof as you will sweat buckets and get wet anyway.

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swim, cycle, run, sit down and have a cuppa

Thanks, I'll do that. I know my boyfriend wont like it but you cant change the weather!

You are making this up? Do you live somewhere arrid, the Sahara perhaps?

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swim, cycle, run, sit down and have a cuppa

I meant that Ive never purposefully gone out for a walk or jog when its been raining! of course I've been out in bad weather before!

Phew you had me worried there thought you had spent your life indoors

Good luck with the run in the rain. You will probably find it very enjoyable

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swim, cycle, run, sit down and have a cuppa

I love running in the rain. I just put a long sleeve top under a florescent t-shirt and I'm away.

My husband used to run (can't now due to injuries) he always hated the rain but loved it when there was snow on the ground (weirdo!!)

Not so much fun if you wear glasses.
Thank goodness for the treadmill.

Plus I might get my new trainers dirty

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0 - 14 Miles in 6 months, 2 hours, 13 minutes and 58 seconds.
Start weight: 18 st 4.. Current weight: 14 st 11.. Current Goal: Duchy Marathon, 8th March 2009

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Plus I might get my new trainers dirty [/QUOTE]


That's what trainers are for getting filthy

Just got back from a jog in the rain and I struggled a bit. It wasnt the rain so much, more that my legs didnt really seem up to it. I managed about half a mile which isnt too bad I guess. Think I need a rest day tomorrow!

You keep plodding and you'll get there

Are you running most days or alternate? Good on ya for getting out there. Did your b/f go too?

Lovely and sunny up north

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'If I want my dreams to come true, I mustn't oversleep'.

Not my precious, no. They are nice and shiny and pretty and shiny and...

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0 - 14 Miles in 6 months, 2 hours, 13 minutes and 58 seconds.
Start weight: 18 st 4.. Current weight: 14 st 11.. Current Goal: Duchy Marathon, 8th March 2009

Are you still talking about your trainers?

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'If I want my dreams to come true, I mustn't oversleep'.

Of course. At least I take mine out of the box

How is your tendon, on the mend?

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0 - 14 Miles in 6 months, 2 hours, 13 minutes and 58 seconds.
Start weight: 18 st 4.. Current weight: 14 st 11.. Current Goal: Duchy Marathon, 8th March 2009