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You can still run in the rain. Here's how

Posted: Jul 18th 2007 7:16PM by Martha Edwards
Filed under: Fitness

Next time you awake to see that it's raining outside, don't do a little dance of joy -- you can still run when it's raining. You'll need to make a few changes to your running MO, but don't let a little rain stop you from your healthy habits.

Here are some suggestions from Fitsugar:
  • Wear a water-repellent top layer, like a rain coat, so the water doesn't weight you down
  • Avoid cotton shorts and cotton socks -- neither are very comfortable when wet
  • Waterproof your iPod with a zipper-top plastic baggy
  • Wear old running shoes, unless yours are waterproof
  • Wear sunglasses -- you might look silly but it will keep the water from your eyes
  • Don't run too close to the road -- you might get splashed by a car!
Of course, if there's lightening, stay at home and enjoy a day off from the fitness routine.

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