1st 5k is tomorrow and it's going to rain :(

Re: 1st 5k is tomorrow and it's going to rain :(

• HiC3

  March 2012

  Wear a baseball type hat (brimmed) to keep the rain off your face.  I love running in the rain.
  

  

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• Joenali

  March 2012

  You won't melt! You probablydibtevenneed a jacket. By the time you start running you won't even notice the rain!

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• andkatiesays member

  

  March 2012

  HiC3:

  Wear a baseball type hat (brimmed) to keep the rain off your face.  I love running in the rain.
  

  Brimmed hat for sure, and body glide up anywhere you think you might chafe! 

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• JW28

  March 2012

  Running in the rain is usually pretty fun I think. I'm running a 10k tomorrow and it's probably going to rain. If you wear glasses, wear a brimmed hat to keep the rain off of them. As long as it's not a super cold rain, you should be fine without a jacket. If it's say below 45 degrees you might want something warmer.

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• GRKaters

  March 2012

  Wear a hat with a brim, and spread anti-chafe (Body Glide, Sportwax, Vaseline) on your feet, groin, inner thighs, bra line, underarms where your sleeves/straps end... anywhere there is the potential for rubbing/chafing.

  Running in the rain is FUN. And it makes you feel hardcore. Have a good time!
  

  
  
  
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• psyri

  March 2012

  I don't think you need to buy anything special. Wear a hat and technical clothes (no cotton) and embrace the rain. I promise it isn't that bad. It'll keep you cool.
  

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• al320

  March 2012

  i love running in the rain, it keeps you cool!

  

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• KeweenawLove

  March 2012

  I love rainy runs! Bring a few extra layers to keep warm and dry. I'd need a layer to warm up in, one to race, and one for after.
  

  
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• runforcookies member

  March 2012

  My first 5k was in the rain... like down pour rain. I didn't really think too much (Ijust started running and had never run in the rain) so I wore a cotton VS Pink hoodie. Yeah - that sucker weighed like 15lbs by the end haha. However, funnest 5k I have run. Enjoy it!!

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• Just_Lisa

  March 2012

  thanks everyone for the tips I will definately wear and hat and go get some body glide. 

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