It’s nonetheless raining in Southern California. And whereas I’m grateful for the rain as a result of the drought is a large difficulty right here, the novelty has worn off a bit. I used to like operating 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 attempting to speak you into operating within the rain (and doing a foul job of it, however follow me).
It was pouring on my run yesterday morning, nevertheless it wasn’t chilly so I actually didn’t thoughts. Plus, I had a velocity run on my coaching schedule and would slightly do this outdoors than on a treadmill.
Sadly, a variety of different folks minded as a result of the runners I see frequently on the trail opted out. So, that acquired me occupied with causes to run within the rain. It’s actually not that dangerous 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 skilled in it. This goes the identical for different climate circumstances that will affect your race.
- Doing onerous issues builds confidence! It’s so necessary to imagine in your self. Periodt. And it’s additional useful so that you can be assured and imagine in your potential to do onerous issues once you’re coaching for a marathon or half marathon.
- Nobody can inform in case you’re crying within the rain. (In case you favor to cover that sorta factor, not that you need to.)
