Running in the rain can be an amazingly invigorating experience, one where you feel you're conquering the elements and taking control of your own fitness at the same time. The feel good factor of a hot soak after being drenched by the rain is a very satisfying and rewarding end to a great running session. There are a few other factors you need to be aware of when running in the rain. Here are my top 5 golden rules: - #1 Wearing layers of clothes is better than just one top. Running jackets occasionally agitate the skin a little after a while, so instead wear a lightweight running vest or t shirt underneath. If you're wearing a waterproof jacket, the under garment ought to be made of Coolmax or polypropylene to wick away sweat and moisture from the surface of the skin, as nearly all running jackets will increase your body heat a little more than normal. #2 Wear a wind proof, water proof jacket whenever you plan to go running in the rain, but beware of using cheaper jackets as they will not only keep water out, but also keep the sweat in, leaving you feeling clammy and cold. #3 Wearing a hat with a peak or a brim will stop the rain running in your eyes. Rain running down your face can be quite uncomfortable if you happen to be wearing any hair syling products such as gel, hairspray, mousse or wax as they may combine with the rain and run down in to your eyes. Also if the place you run in is built up then you tend to have polluted rain which is very acidic, this could cause you a little discomfort if it goes in your eyes. #4 Make sure you wear bright and ideally highly visible clothing because when you're running in the rain, not only will your visibility be unclear, but also that of other road users. This will be especially true if you're out in heavy rain. #5 Don't wear too much. Ok, it's raining, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it's cold. If you wear too many thick layers without a rain proof racket, your clothing will get bogged down adding more weight and give you more of a challenge to your workout. Ideally you need to choose clothing to suit the temperature of the day. One last point to mention after you've been running in the rain is to care for your running shoes by filling them up with old newspaper rolled into balls. This maintains your shoes in their proper shape by sucking the moisture away from the fabric and insole.
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