3 Causes to Run within the Rain

15 Feb

3 Causes to Run within the Rain


It’s nonetheless raining in Southern California. And whereas I’m grateful for the rain as a result of the drought is a large concern right here, the novelty has worn off a bit. I used to like operating within the rain as a result of it was so uncommon. However final month’s very wet half marathon washed away my appreciation of water from the sky. Additionally – I simply realized I’ve a full race recap from that half marathon hanging out in my drafts that I by no means posted!

Anyway… I used to be attempting to speak you into operating within the rain (and doing a foul job of it, however persist with me).

It was pouring on my run yesterday morning, nevertheless it wasn’t chilly so I actually didn’t thoughts. Plus, I had a velocity run on my coaching schedule and would slightly try this exterior than on a treadmill.

Sadly, a variety of different folks minded as a result of the runners I see frequently on the trail opted out. So, that acquired me desirous about causes to run within the rain. It’s actually not that dangerous in Southern California (once more, as a result of it’s not very chilly so that you don’t must put on specialty gear to remain heat and dry).

I got here up with a bunch of causes however there are the three prime ones…

Reasons to Run in the Rain

  1. You may’t management the climate on race day. If it rains – it’s useful to recollect you educated in it. This goes the identical for different climate situations which will affect your race.
  2. Doing onerous issues builds confidence! It’s so necessary to consider in your self. Periodt. And it’s further useful so that you can be assured and consider in your capability to do onerous issues while you’re coaching for a marathon or half marathon.
  3. Nobody can inform if you happen to’re crying within the rain. (In case you favor to cover that sorta factor, not that it’s important to.)