The forecast this week is rain...EVERY day! This is my first winter living in Seattle, so I am hoping to be able to embrace the rain soon, but coming from sunny California makes it pretty tough!
I have been taking note of how I feel and my progress on runs outside vs. on the treadmill. When I first started running, I was a bit afraid to run outside, I think because people would see me and judge me, etc, etc...! There are A LOT of fit people in the Pacific Northwest and I felt like I would be a slow poke compared to them.
So lately, I have been going outside for one of my runs per week. It doesn't even compare to the treadmill...I feel so slow, like I'm not going anywhere...which, I'm not really I guess! The runs outside feel so much better and I even have a faster pace. So I think I've conquered that fear, but now...what to do with all this rain we've been having. I suppose I should embrace the rain and just take my runs outside anyway.
So a new mini-goal...rain or shine, I am going to run outside this Saturday before my yoga class and report back. Next obstacle will be running in the dark...scary!
Ugh -- I HATE running in the rain! My only advice is to make sure not to wear a cotton shirt - those things soak up water like nobody's business!
ReplyDeleteI've read (but not yet tried) that running on the treadmill with a bit of an incline makes the transition from indoor to outdoor running easier. I think the wind resistance is what makes us feel so much slower. Good luck!
I think it's a great goal. As long as it's not pouring running in the rain can be refreshing.
ReplyDeleteI also find that my pace is faster outside. I've hear others say it as well. Wonder why that it.
I like your mantra- Rain or Shine! I have had two really AMAZING rain runs this year. I was so upset about the rain and thinking it was going to be horrible, about half way through I realized how energizing and alive I felt. It's great that you are willing to embrace it. I think you will find it exhilerating. But the best thing is the days it's sunny out are so beautiful and will make you appreciate them so much more. I can't wait to hear how your run goes. And You know how I feel now about the treadmill. :(
ReplyDeleteSeriously, outside is so much better!! Now, running in the dark... I do not like so much :-) Have a great night!
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