Walking in rain?

[prairiewindmomma]

Do you go out (meaning for a walk, on an outing, etc.) during rain? I understand wanting to hold off for a bit during heavy downpours, but I am thinking more of sprinkles and light showers. 

 

[Kassia]

Absolutely!  As long as it's not a thunderstorm or a downpour.  

[Idalou]

Seeing as this past summer and now the autumn has been nothing but rain, I have learned to happily walk in it. I do not like to have wet hair, so a raincoat with hood is a must. I don't really mind a light drizzle, because I find a light rain refreshing and the air smells good. Hot weather and rain? Nope.

Edited October 23, 2021 by Idalou

[Miss Tick]

I run in the mornings. If I can hear the rain on the skylight I go back to bed. If it is light enough that I don't hear it I generally hope for the best and head out. If it starts to rain or rains harder while I'm out I generally just accept it and finish my route.

[teachermom2834]

It rains a lot where I live. I’ve always been minimalist but I don’t know why it took me so long to buy a rain jacket and boots. Totally reasonable investment and once I sprung for them I felt like an idiot for not buying them sooner. 
 

I don’t like my feet to get wet but a pair of duck boots makes it all ok. 
 

 

[rebcoola]

Yes of course rain is fairly rare here.  My toddler is absolutely obsessed when it does rain.

[Selkie]

I love walking in the rain, and also do horse chores in all kinds of weather, including heavy downpours. I have rain gear, but still end up getting drenched if the rain is heavy.

[lulalu]

Yes, but we have to walk to get anywhere all the time. 

[Jean in Newcastle]

Depends on the rain. Hard downpours- no. Light but steady rain- yes. Light sprinkles - yes. Misty stuff that gets everywhere including up under your hood- no. 
 

I am a true Pacific Northwesterner. No umbrella but a good rain jacket with hood. 

Edited October 23, 2021 by Jean in Newcastle

[Katy]

We have pretty good rain gear, so we’ll go out as long as there’s no lightning and the visibility is ok. If I can’t see something I know is about 1/2 mile away I won’t go out.  Our neighborhood doesn’t have sidewalks so I’m more worried about drivers than anything else.

[SKL]

When I was trying to walk 4 miles per day, I would just suit up for whatever the weather was - rain, snow, whatever.  The only weather I couldn't suit up for was heat (but I walked anyway).

[Loesje22000]

Yes we do.

[MooCow]

Yes. My walk at the end of the day is vital for my mental health. The only time I won't go is if it's a thunderstorm/ lightening and just pouring windy rain that gets you soaked the minute you walk outside.

[Hilltopmom]

This summer I bought myself goretex Brooks sneakers- game changer for walking in the rain. Not as supportive as my usual Brooks, but for only rainy walks they are ok.

also wear a good raincoat and a ball cap

[catz]

Yes yes yes!  I have walked probably 95% of days outdoors since covid started and I'm in the upper midwest.  Torrential downpour and lightening/thunder are a no but that never lasts super long.  I have an outdoor hat with a wide brim that works well for rainy conditions, but I do carry and umbrella or wear a poncho at times.  

[City Mouse]

Depends on where and why. We don’t get much ran here, so it is pretty easy to avoid. If I need to go somewhere I wouldn’t not go because of rain, but I don’t seek out a walk in the rain as a fun activity the way I did when I was younger.

[Frances]

We have a dog and live where it is rainy during the winter, so yes. Pre-pandemic I walked home from work, also. If it was really windy and raining and my husband wasn’t at work, I might call for a ride. 

[Pawz4me]

Just depends. Mostly our walks are for the dogs. Until very recently Avatar Dog could NOT poop w/o getting in a little vigorous movement. So we always walked unless it was heavy rain or storming. But here lately--I think due to age--he's more apt to "go" in the back yard sometimes. So now if it's much more than a mist we sometimes skip the walk and assume he can get things done in the yard if the need arises.

[Amethyst]

I hate the rain. Dh and I have this discussion a lot. He says “Ah, listen to the sound of that beautiful rain”. I say, “ugh, another dreary day with no sunshine”. Will I walk in a drizzle? Maybe, on days I’m really committed to exercise. But I’d rather not. And generally avoid  it 

Edited October 23, 2021 by Amethyst

[Jean in Newcastle]

The thing about living here in the PNW is that most rainy days are not solid rain the entire day.  I can usually get in a "dryish" walk at some point when we have a break in the rain.  Of course it's easier to do that now that I'm an empty nester and don't have my schedule at the mercy of my kids' schedules. 

[math teacher]

Rain never stops me. My mother in law thinks getting wet will make you sick

 

ETA I am referring to being in rain for running errands or out and about. For exercise, I would wait for drier weather. We see where my priorities lie.

Edited October 23, 2021 by math teacher
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[Jean in Newcastle]

Just now, math teacher said:

Rain never stops me. My mother in law thinks getting wet will make you sick

I always tell myself that "rain never hurt anyone"!   This is because even if I start out during a dry period between showers it can start raining before I'm home again. 

[Tap]

Im less worried about getting wet on my torso, but hate wet feet. I can use a jacket for a brisk walk, or an umbrellas for a stroll, but most of my shoes are not water proof. My walking shoes are definitely not water proof. I am more likely to look at the ground than the sky to see if I can go for a walk or not. We don't get a lot of puddles unless the storm drains are blocked with leaves or there has been a deluge and the water hasn't drained yet.  LOL If it is puddly outside, then I tend to skip the walk. 

[Laura Corin]

Often. I have waterproof jacket, trousers and shoes.

[wintermom]

Yes! I'll walk in the rain, though I will avoid rocky trails where wet surfaces are more dangerous for falls.

I will say that it's much more appealing to exercise in the rain/cold/dark if I have a buddy. I'm fortunate enough to have some homeschool moms who I exercise with once or twice a week. It's great to be physically active, be outdoors and have some great socializing all in one!! 

[Ali in OR]

I don't purposely go out to exercise in the rain, but I do live life in the rain and without an umbrella (also PNW here). During dd's soccer years I invested in good rain gear--rain pants, hooded jacket/coat, Muck boots, but for just being out during errands the hooded jacket and decent shoes are enough.

[wintermom]

4 minutes ago, Tap said:

Im less worried about getting wet on my torso, but hate wet feet. I can use a jacket for a brisk walk, or an umbrellas for a stroll, but most of my shoes are not water proof. My walking shoes are definitely not water proof. I am more likely to look at the ground than the sky to see if I can go for a walk or not. We don't get a lot of puddles unless the storm drains are blocked with leaves or there has been a deluge and the water hasn't drained yet.  LOL If it is puddly outside, then I tend to skip the walk. 

I invested in good water-proof walking/hiking shoes last year and it really paid off! It's way more fun to stay outdoors when my feet are dry. 😀 

[sheryl]

2 hours ago, prairiewindmomma said:

Do you go out (meaning for a walk, on an outing, etc.) during rain? I understand wanting to hold off for a bit during heavy downpours, but I am thinking more of sprinkles and light showers. 

 

Yes! Absolutely love to do so!  Not heavy downpours but we've been caught in those on our way home.   But, a gentle, steady rain or sprinkle - FOR SURE!

[EKS]

Yes.  If I didn't I wouldn't be able to walk outside for a good part of the year.

[Acorn]

Absolutely. I teach outdoor preschool classes in the rain. We take shelter for thunderstorms. If it is my least favorite combination of temps in high 30s and raining, we will shorten the class if the students are uncomfortable. 

[happi duck]

Lightning: absolutely not.

When it's bitter cold or grossly humid I might think twice.

Otherwise I like walking or hiking in the rain.  Our family noticed that we hike through at least one downpour a year.