So what's a little rain? I was getting ready for my run today, and my wife looked at me like I was nuts. It was raining pretty good. I actually look forward to days like this. The rain is refreshing and it is a bit more challenging. I feel as though I accomplish a bit more on these days by overcoming an additional obstacle. Here's another example...last night, I was surfing the 'net looking at winter running gear. Am I a glutton for punishment? Am I truly crazy?
The run started with just a sprinkle. About a mile into it, the sky opened up and poured, as though it was trying to wash me away into the river. As I ran past parked cars full of people trying to keep dry, here I was running, embracing everything Mother Nature was throwing at me. I could hear what they were saying to each other, "Look at that fool!" or "Someone forgot to check the weather report!" I felt like Lt. Dann, on the Jenny with Forrest Gump, fighting the hurricane. Okay, maybe it wasn't that dramatic, but I was inspired and picked up my pace a bit.
Mileage: 3.00
Time/Pace: 27:23/9:07
Avg Heart Rate: 151
Temp: 70
Weather: Rain
2 months ago
Kudos on your rainy run! I dread heading out on days like this, and I'm usually the lame-o who takes cover under a store's awning when it starts to pour. If it's as exhilarating as you say it is, maybe I'll suck it up next time.
ReplyDeleteI highly suggest running in the rain. It is fun and what's the harm of a bit of water. Aren't we all sweating anyway?!?
ReplyDelete