Fetch Everyone has a Poll up at the moment asking runners whether they like running in the rain or not, or go out even if they hate it. Personally, I quite like running in the rain. It’s much quieter for a start: Far fewer dog walkers or ambling couples taking up the entire path. It’s also a nice feeling, and the atmosphere, sounds and smells are very different: The smell after a heavy rainfall is particularly nice.
Only thing I struggle with is my glasses. They obviously get covered in water, and sometimes steam up. Plus I’ve only got a ’shower-proof’ running top, which doesn’t really cut it in the heavier downpours. Waterproof ones (at least from wiggle seem, frankly, extremely expensive). Contact lenses are a possibility I suppose, although I do frequently get sweat in my eyes, and that’d be quite expensive too given I’d need a new prescription. I fear I’d look silly in a baseball cap.
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July 9th, 2007 at 11:49 pm
OK, you think you would look silly in a baseball cap.
From my ancient age, let me pass something onto you. Nobody bothers to look. It’s the ‘man on the galloping horse’ syndrome. Get the cap.
August 27th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Needs to be a light rain with a light wind – perfect conditions.
Heavy rain is a no-no.
August 27th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
You don’t live in Glasgow, do you Bruce!?
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