How To Dress For Running In The RAIN | What To Wear On A Cold And Wet Run

When it's cold and wet outside it's easy to put off a run. Have a watch of this for some tips on what to wear for a cold and wet run and your days of being a fair weather runner may be behind you!
↓↓What's your favourite bit of kit for getting out for a run when it's cold and wet? Tell us in the comments below ↓↓
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[@northernninjarunner5506]

I have run in zero degrees this year, pull the buff up over your mouth when running, this will warm the air slightly making it easier on the lungs after a bit of running you will be breathing warm moist air. Don’t expect to run as fast in the lower temperatures it’s a lot harder work for the body.

[@runningchannel]

+shaun davies Great tip Shaun!

[@Sheram68]

Thank you this is helpful

[@runningchannel]

@@Sheram68 Awesome

[@Poetry4Peace]

Yess exacly what i found it since getting my hooded balaclava which is amazin lol plus from masks wearing i noticed that anyways ahaha

[@lifewithmejessiemarie2570]

I'm obese but just started 'running' more like jogging. I've really loved being in the rain.

[@runningchannel]

Running in the rain is the best!

[@richt3993]

Hope you stuck with it!

[@sckilham]

Tip from new England where we get some pretty frigid winters: vests (not the tank top ones!) are great for running on cold weather! They keep your core warm but allow your arms to breathe, plus most have zippers you can quickly undo if needed. If it's REALLY cold, wear a fleece vest under a windbreaker to layer up.

[@runningchannel]

Great tip!

[@derek96720]

Running in the rain is the best! It does all the sweating for me and keeps me from overheating, letting me push harder.

[@runningchannel]

Running in the warm rain is a wholly underrated experience!

[@brettelizabethspore]

Our weather here in the greater Seattle area is quite similar to yours, and these are some fantastic tips. Truly enjoying sharing your channel with the US crowd.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Brett. Appreciate it! 👍

[@northernninjarunner5506]

Most of my running gear is UA, have a UA cold gear compression top then add a cold gear top and a hoody on top works well. I have tried a waterproof jacket but it gets full of moisture and it’s like your running in a shower. The UA beanie is great thermal and it does have holes for your ear buds etc which I don’t use. If you get too hot and want to take your beanie off you have to remove the ear buds and put them back in.

[@northernninjarunner5506]

I bought some Manzella Goretex Windstopper gloves in 🇨🇦 last year, keeps the wind and chill off and allows you to keep you gloves on with touch screen technology.

[@allisonruthdunne255]

Thanks for the motivation- just about to head out for a windy, rainy, run.

[@se9865]

I find legs don't need to be covered until you are below 30f. Also, with layers I try to make sure my first and last mile cover the same ground so if I over dressed I can drop my jacket and pick it up on my way back.

[@eldante4139]

I see you channeled your inner Joey with the layering up section. 🤣 I love running in the rain and wind. Usually quieter areas and a challenge and embrace with nature. I run a route across a bay and have seen seagulls flying sideways being so heavily affected by the wind.

[@garysouth3433]

Great advice

[@lolmemes8447]

I just moved from Nevada to New Jersey and all I have are shorts, tank tops and short sleeves....I guess it's time to do some online shopping

[@skateata1]

Love the intro showing how your breathe is showing.

[@twold4this]

Rain and cold is where experience is so important.... need to try all kinds of combinations in training. 1) I always make sure my phone is suitable - eg IP 68... 2) if it is raining (other than tiny shower) I accept I'm going to get wet. On the whole running keeps me warm: however (belt + braces) having a dry layer is useful. I carry a packable/scrunchable lightweight jacket - can go in pocket of shorts or suitable waist pack... some have integral elastic belt. 3) Buff (or equivalent) it is like an extra layer. 4) in extremis I have a proper hat. Berghaus, waterproof, sideflaps for my ears, will not be dislodged by hurricane or typhoon. Having something dry/warm to put on soon after finishing run is very important!

[@Macam2macam]

I just wear flip flop to run in the rain.

[@acommunist1607]

Nike flip flops just to be sporty

[@hansinyo5872]

sLiPpErY

[@nohayalgodisponible]

Graciassss!!!!

[@balachandarneerukonda2949]

Very helpful.

[@Mascha_Eleonora]

Its raining like crazy and its cold.. butI wanted to go all day. So needed to see this. Time to swap clothes now and go

[@bigteno4597]

Really useful Anna. Can we buy any of your running channel clothing as I would love a sweater and a hat!! Thanks. Dr Paul.

[@ZoeDuneCorp]

+TheRunningChannel: what about running in a wet suit? Also, should I run in shoes that aren't gonna soak up? Maybe some Vibrams? Water-soaked sneakers is one of the things I hate the most.

[@jhesbol]

Thank you for this video! Running the Philadelphia Marathon next week and the weather looks to be dreadful :(

[@runningchannel]

Good luck! And don’t forget the bin bag poncho!!

[@philiphaney8858]

Good video

[@graceisonline]

buffs now mandatory :)

[@therealcoolc]

My half Marathon is on Sunday and it's going to be 51 degrees with a 10 mph wind and raining at about 0.05" per hour.

[@jondalgas7201]

So the run experience is now starting to copy you guys, not bad for a start 😀😀

[@grethabok1016]

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[@shanhickson1379]

Okay hair!! 😍

[@peelman12345]

Dress for the second mile

[@runningchannel]

👍

[@jasonmistry1287]

I suffer from Raynaud’s syndrome in my feet. What socks should I wear to keep my feet warm and dry please?

[@jimbo1858]

Shorts and T-shirt always for me. Only need to suffer a wee bit of cold for the first 5 minutes. And rain? I am Scottish after all lol

[@runningchannel]

Haha! Thanks for watching Jimbo :-)

[@RickyMouse64]

How do you avoid getting sick, what steps can you take when running in the rain and cold? Do you just get home and take everything off immediately? Or is it going to happen no matter what?

[@bisforbroccoli830]

Can I use a normal wintet hat if I don't have a running one?

[@runningchannel]

Absolutely!

[@bilaltahir9978]

Do you recommend using waterproof socks such as the Sealskinz when running in rain?

[@runningchannel]

Thanks for watching Bilal! Entirely up to you - you could go for waterproof socks or shoes. Or just wear your normal socks and trainers, depending on your preference and how heavy the rain is. Hope this helps!

[@vladirackpubama6785]

​@@runningchannelno it didnt. You didnt answer the question at all

[@iftomatosareafruitwhyisntk4038]

great channel

[@runningchannel]

+If Tomato's are a fruit why isn't ketchup a jam? Thank you 🙌🏼

[@jisatsubear2290]

22 years of life and I just realized that's why my nipples hurt after running/swimming

[@thomassullivan7718]

I have used scotch tape or small bandages on my nipples so my shirt is then rubbing against the product instead of my nipples. Works great. Others I know have used Vaseline.

[@hairyairey]

@@thomassullivan7718 bodyglide or some other anti-chafe cream. Vaseline isn't good for your clothes.

[@derek96720]

The easy solution is to either a) run shirtless, or b) wear a skin tight running shirt that won't shift back and forth across your chest.

[@jisatsubear2290]

@@derek96720 *shameful manboob noises* 😞

[@cindyga]

What should I wear if my ears hurts because of the wind?

[@runningchannel]

Have you tried wearing a buff?

[@cindyga]

The Running Channel I guess mine doesn’t quite work but I’ll look into another ones that are specially for running, thanks for the info 🤗😉

[@justmovemoore7979]

We find it hard to be motivated to go walking in the cold rain. Enclosing your phone is a great idea.

[@runningchannel]

So true!

[@running-man9138]

Better little as possible ,what you can legally get away with 👍

[@1xardex]

I've searched "how to run in rain" and what ? Unexpectable british accent appears xD oh i love english weather

[@reginaldrigney6725]

The thing I hate is the tracks are slippery

[@runningchannel]

That's annoying!

[@filmic1]

The cold (warmer than -13C) and snow, even ice, don't bother me. I love the crunch crunch crunch... The rain? I'll pass.

[@runningchannel]

Awesome! Thanks for watching - and agree with you on the rain! Though it depends on the type of rain... rain in the summer can be quite nice 😊

[@filmic1]

@@runningchannel doing a 12k routine in spring 4 my 1st Mtl 1/2 (2008?) after greening up, It started snowing, hailing + raining. I was in shorts and a T.. what??!!

[@damienhornby425]

Who is here in 2024? 🙄

[@runningchannel]

We are 🙌

[@edgarstilla]

Unfortunately information you shared was all over the place and without going into specifics. Rain jacket? what should I look out for? how to choose right layering under it? and finally you mention running shoes, but go completely off topic and talk about applying Vaseline under your sports bra...