Hi! How are you? I’m over here just dancing in the rain!! I woke up to realize it was lightly drizzling here in Orange County and got excited. It never rains! So I had to take advantage by stomping around and getting wet.
What is it about running in the rain that just feels so badass? I love it.
But, I know I wouldn’t love it if I had to do it all the time. This is like a ‘treat’ – is that weird?
Since it happens so rarely running in the rain feels refreshing and exciting. It also makes me feel kinda tough. Anyone else??
There’s a super pretty tree covered in pink flowers I pass all the time. It’s slowly starting to lose it’s flowers. Luckily, they look just as pretty on the ground as up on the branches.
I did 8 miles at a slow pace catching up on podcasts. It was a good run in perfect cool, drizzly weather.
But just a little reminder about running in the rain in Southern California:
People love to say that people in CA don’t know how to drive in the rain. This is because there are always so many accidents when it rains.
But, I think this is because all the oil residue from the cars on the streets builds up with a lack of rain. Then, when it finally does get wet it’s very slick. The combination of VERY slick roads and people who don’t drive in the rain often = accidents.
What does this have to do with running?
Two things =
1.) The sidewalks and running paths can be similarly slick so watch your step, consider slowing down your run and be careful.
2.) People are rushing to work knowing there are accidents and might be running late on rainy days – they are not thinking about YOU. Be cautious and make sure they see you when crossing the street. Assume their mind is on other things and they are not paying attention to pedestrians.
Pre-run I had some raspberries while finishing up a project that was due first thing today.
Yesterday my mom came over and we went shopping for running shoes. She got new insoles from Road Runner Sports and wanted to try a new pair of running shoes.
Excited about her newfound commitment to fitness, my mom was eager to explore different options for running shoes. After browsing through various brands, she became intrigued by Sketchers and their reputation for both comfort and style.
Keen on making a well-informed decision, we decided to check out the latest Sketchers offers available on the consumenten-aanbieding.nl website. The platform’s diverse selection and exclusive deals made the shopping experience not only enjoyable but also budget-friendly.
It was the perfect way to complement her new insoles from Road Runner Sports and step into a healthier, more active lifestyle.
She likes a lot of support and cushion so I recommended that she try HOKAs. I ran in them all last year and they are amazingly light for having so much cushion. She agreed and got a pair of HOKA Bondis. I’ll let you know what she thinks, but I have a feeling she’s really going to love ‘em!
Random PSA: Road Runner Sports is a great place to check out if you don’t know what type of running shoe you need. They can put you on a treadmill and assess your foot strike and arch for the best fit.
I saw a sign that the Laguna Hills location is having a Girl’s Night Out this week too. If you’re local and like running and girls and champagne you might want to go.
PSA ended. <- not sponsored, just my random thoughts.
We also hit up Marshall’s where I tried to get her to buy me this, but she said to ask Google for the money.
Dinner was a very fancy spread of Two Buck Chuck and this Pumpkin Harvest Salad from Trader Joes.
This is why I love asking you questions on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook …
RER followers respond with their thoughts and I know immediately if I should try something or not (or if you want me to try something and let you know what I think). Thank you!!
There was mixed feedback on this new sparkling water alcohol. Some people like it, but most prefer the pomegranate flavor. Others said another brand is better. Good to know!!
And finally I took some pictures for an upcoming post with HYLETE this weekend and pointed out that this pocket is for hiding candy. My photographer didn’t believe it… oh well, more candy for me.
More watermelon for me too! Even though this watermelon had a lot of seeds I had to keep picking out. What’s that about?
Okay, now I’m sipping Mango Spark and chopping away at my To Do list!
This is a busy time of year with races and companies looking to reach out to you guys. Between race season and the holidays there are so many things to cover! Do you feel overwhelmed too?
i don’t really mind running in the rain, depending on how much rain we’re talking about and how long my run is. i just moved to CA and am training for NYC…of course the ONLY run it has rained for me is the 20 miler i did this past weekend (my longest run of the cycle!) it was kinda miserable by mile 14 or so b/c my shoes and socks were pretty soggy
I HATE running in the rain. like, if I have a race on the calendar and it’s raining, I won’t show up. I don’t even like sprinklers to spray on me when I’m running in the summer, b/c I don’t like being all damp (even if I’m soaked in sweat – go figure). I can see how rain running might be exciting if you lived in a place where you never get to experience it.
I’m jealous of your watermelon, even if it’s extra seedy!! In the northeast, watermelon season is sadly over.
I absolutely DON’T like running in rain. Can’t wait for the hurricane season to be finally over here in South Florida.
I love running when it sprinkles, but full on rain hurts my eyes and my slopping wet feet 😉
I buy sparkling ice http://www.sparklingice.com and spike it with Costco vodka. My favorite flavor is pineapple coconut! It’s pretty awesome.
I love running in the rain. I totally agree with you – if I had to do it all the time, it would probably get old, but it makes me feel tough. For this same reason, I also like running in fresh snow. It’s slick, but I love trudging through the snow and feeling like you can do anything.
I love running in the rain when training but not so much during a race. So of course this year I’ve been lucky that 2 of my 3 half marathons were in the rain. Lol. It’s the afterwards part. Being cold and wet.
A little tip about the HOKA running shoe: I loved them, they were so comfortable, but I tripped in them several times because the soles are so thick and I obviously didn’t pick my feet up enough. I ended up falling flat on my face and breaking my nose and that’s when I decided they’d be gym shoes for the elliptical, not running. I am clumsy, so this isn’t a complaint about the shoe, just that I think you have to pick up your feet more than usual if you’re clumsy like me.
Running in the rain totally makes me feel like a badass. But in the fall (I live in NE Ohio), wet leaves are SO SO slippery. I run in the early morning so it’s really dark. I’ve started running with a small flashligt for this very reason. And it makes me more visible 🙂
I have tried some of those sparkling drink and they always leave me so bloated! Gross — but I have a sensitive tummy. I guess I’ll just stick to basic water 🙁
I LOVE running in the rain! It’s so refreshing and it’s hard not to feel like a total bada$$!
Do you think it’s because of the carbonation? I love sparkling drinks so I might be used to it, but I’m curious.