Running in the rain

Thursday, June 7th, 2012 at 1:23 pm

We like running in the rain (it’s the wind we can’t stand). As you may have noticed, it’s raining outside. A lot. But what doesn’t kill you only makes you wetter. So, what’s the advice? There’s lot of it

9 tips for training in the rain, including the surprising “breathe to the side and tuck your face toward your armpit” and “watch for rainbows”. Really.

This coach suggests avoiding hypothermia. And stuffing newspapers in your shoes (afterwards, obviously).

You think it’s bad in Ireland right now? Try this.
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Here’s Mythbusters on whether you stay drier if you run in the rain.
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Ah, such happy memories of the Samsung Night Run.
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