It’s nonetheless raining in Southern California. And whereas I’m grateful for the rain as a result of the drought is a large situation right here, the novelty has worn off a bit. I used to like working within the rain as a result of it was so uncommon. However final month’s very wet half marathon washed away my appreciation of water from the sky. Additionally – I simply realized I’ve a full race recap from that half marathon hanging out in my drafts that I by no means posted!
Anyway… I used to be making an attempt to speak you into working within the rain (and doing a foul job of it, however persist with me).
It was pouring on my run yesterday morning, however it wasn’t chilly so I actually didn’t thoughts. Plus, I had a velocity run on my coaching schedule and would slightly try this exterior than on a treadmill.
Sadly, a variety of different folks minded as a result of the runners I see commonly on the trail opted out. So, that received me interested by causes to run within the rain. It’s actually not that unhealthy in Southern California (once more, as a result of it’s not very chilly so that you don’t must put on specialty gear to remain heat and dry).
I got here up with a bunch of causes however there are the three prime ones…
- You’ll be able to’t management the climate on race day. If it rains – it’s useful to recollect you educated in it. This goes the identical for different climate circumstances which will affect your race.
- Doing exhausting issues builds confidence! It’s so essential to consider in your self. Periodt. And it’s further useful so that you can be assured and consider in your capability to do exhausting issues while you’re coaching for a marathon or half marathon.
- Nobody can inform when you’re crying within the rain. (In case you favor to cover that sorta factor, not that it’s a must to.)
