No Rain No Gain

The rain is coming down and you just don't want to get wet.  What do I say to that?  You guessed it...no rain, no gain.  Unless you're the Wicked Witch of the West, I can guarantee that you aren't going to melt if you spend fifteen minutes out in the wet weather.  Sure, you'll be soggy and a little uncomfortable, but you will survive.  Don't lose the momentum that you've built in the last two weeks and let a few drops of water get in your way.  Here's a few tips to get you through the storm:

No cotton--wear anything but cotton.  Cotton absorbs moisture like a sponge.  Besides weighing a ton by the time you get home, a cotton sweatshirt is going to feel soggy and cold once its wet.  If you can't afford the pricey Under Armor variety, look in your closet for anything from the 70's.  There's bound to be some polyester there.

Baseball cap--once again, baseball caps are worth their weight in gold.  The brim keeps the rain out of your eyes so you can see where you're going.

Ziploc bag--I carry my cell phone with me on every run and have learned the hard way that you want your phone in a ziploc bag in inclement weather .

Shoes on heater--once you've finished your run in the rain as the dedicated runner that you are, do not leave your shoes in the garage and hope they'll dry overnight.  Bring them inside, loosen the laces and put them by or on top of the heater.  They'll be ready to go by the time you are.

Assignment for the week :  run everyday for 6 DAYS,  TWENTY MINUTES NON-STOP.  You can do it, no matter what the weather!

Grab your polyester and LACE UP!