A cloudy sky, a couple of drops, an intermittent drizzle and even a little more too. There are those who look at the sky and find there a perfect excuse not to go out to train or to avoid some competition: the rain. The truth is that, except for those circumstances in which integrity is put at risk, a little water does not oxidize anyone.
And many times, the rainy weather can be an ally, always taking the necessary precautions to avoid problems. It is also true that even going out on a rainy day is not like heroes and not going out is cowardly, sometimes it's better to save yourself. But when there are many days without activity due to water, it is advisable to take precautions and leave excuses aside.
Some advices:
Raining does not mean wearing more clothes: on the contrary, adding more coat will imply more weight on the body once it gets wet. Use the usual amount.
The garments must be technical. It is ideal to avoid cotton or materials that accumulates liquid. There are also shoes that have the same purpose, with materials that do not absorb and keep the foot dry.
A repellent jacket would be ideal. When buying one, you should see how much water repels: there are some use for a drizzle and others that serve for storm. A windbreaker jacket is not necessarily water repellent.
Wearing the hood can be useful, but beware because in general it takes away the vision at the sides (important if you run in the street).
The days of rain are generally less bright, so it is important to wear reflective clothing with reflective tapes and bright colors, so that everyone can see you.
You should also choose a shoe with good grip. On the street, some slippers slip. And to run on land, without a good sole prepared for mud, can end in a fall.
To avoid water on the face, it is best to use a visor or cap. The lenses prevent the eye from coming in contact with the water but they splash and take away the vision.
Wet clothes and the rubbing of the body are not good alidade. That's why technical clothing is important. Be careful with blisters and chafing. Vaseline is a good friend.
Be careful with electronic equipment because in many cases water can ruin them. If you use a cell phone, you can cover the phone with a plastic film to prevent it from getting wet.
You should also take into account the use of music to run, since the rain the risks increase and it is better to be attentive.
Do not trust the puddle: being covered by water you cannot see how deep a well can be and stepping can cause falls or kinks.
If it is cold and you have to leave a change of clothes, keep this in mind: take something to change as soon as the activity is finished will prevent you from cooling down.
Do not forget hydration. That the body is wet does not mean that you should not drink water or an isotonic drink.
For racing, many use lightweight piloting or large bags with holes for the arms and head. In this case, it must be taken into account that it does not have a ventilation system, so it can generate a lot of perspiration, which will also moisten the clothes.
In case of hail, storm or thunderstorm, it is better to think about postponing or postponing the exit. The same in the case of a lot of wind.
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