This morning, I was running in the rain. Just running in the rain. What a glorious feeling. Okay... maybe not a glorious feeling, but my long run today turned to be a pretty good run. Our part of Minnesota has been quite rainy. Today, was no exception. It rained throughout my entire run this morning. At first I tried to carefully step around the puddles. After a few miles, I just ran through the middle. I was completely soaked. Running through the puddles reminded me of how kids love to ride their bikes right through the middle of puddles. It was pretty fun! For some reason, my hair does this in the rain. A shower and lots of conditioner and I am able to undo that mess. Some tips for running in the rain. 1. Plan ahead. If there is a good chance that you are going to get wet, leave your electronics at home. I have tried to put my phone in a plastic bag, but I'm too afraid to use it for music while it is raining. It is best to just leave it at home. 2. Leave a towel and robe by the door. Our laundry room is a few steps away from the mudroom. I walk in the door, kick off my shoes, and head to the laundry room to put my wet clothes right into the washer. 3. Make peace with the fact that your shoes and socks will get wet. Even though I know this, I try to keep my shoes as dry as possible for the first few miles. Running socks that are not 100% cotton keep your feet much more comfortable. I like the dry fit socks from Road Runner Sports.
4. Wear a hat with a brim. Your head is still going to get wet, but it is better to keep the rain drops out of your eyes. 5. Shower immediately upon returning home. A hot shower is the best way to warm up after the run. 6. Enjoy the ever changing weather as much as possible. Once you are wet... you are wet. Have fun and enjoy the run! -Stephanie
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AuthorMissee and Stephanie are two Minnesota sisters and moms who love to run. We are not experts in running, parenting or anything else, but we do have years of experiences that may be helpful or entertaining to others. Archives
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