It was a little depressing coming into work today knowing that just a week ago at this time I was gearing up to board a cruise ship to tropical paradise. I’m sure the gloomy gray skies and rain didn’t help much either. I should probably just be thankful its Friday and look forward to all the exciting adventures I have planned this weekend. 
I know most runners thrive in the rain, but I am not a fan. With the rain I worry about my Ipod and Garmin burning out. I worry about getting blisters from my soggy wet shoes. I worry about how heavy the rain is going to make my clothes and where I am going to shed them once I’m back in my apartment. And I worry about all the extra sweat and raining going in my eyes as I try to concentrate on my run.
Basically I worry too much and the run does not become as much fun in the rain.
I prefer dry, clear mornings and when it’s raining I prefer nice, dry gym equipment.
To help stay dry I did a 25 minute hill interval work out on the elliptical and then 20 more minutes on the stationary bike. All while reading a chapter or two of Breaking Dawn. The ability to read on the equipment is just another perk of being inside on a rainy day.
When I was finished I did a 10 minute ab routine while throwing a toy for Abbie around the apartment. It’s funny how when ever I’m on the floor she sees it as instant play time.
My tropical breakfast added a touch of sunshine to the gloomy morning.
- 2/3 cup Cinnamon Puffins
- 2/3 cup Kashi Strawberry Fields
- 1/8 cup Pecan Praline Granola
- Mango
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Oikos Plain Greek Yogurt
With this breakfast, I officially used the last of my bag of Trader Joe’s Pecan Praline Granola that Heather had sent me way back in January. Talk about a long run! When something is good I like to stretch it out as long as possible and I think the fact I managed to stretch this bag of granola out for well over 6 months shows how good it is.
Alright, time to get back to work. Hopefully today goes quick because I am itching for the weekend!
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Don’t worry, you can go to Trader Joe’s when you come to Boston for the summit! There’s a small one on Bolyston St. and a big one in Brookline off the Green Line that also has alcohol. I know alll about the local Trader Joe’s locations haha
Sorry it’s gloomy! I like nice, dry gym equipment, too. And I definitely think we should arrange a group field trip to Trader Joe’s during the Summit.
I don’t have one near me, either!
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Bah I hate running in the rain too! There’s just really nothing enjoyable about it!
I despise running in the rain! Glad to know I’m not the only one!
i’m the same way with rain – if it’s just a drizzle, I don’t mind, but I really don’t want blisters.
i’m the same way! I made my small bag of trail mix from TJs last for MONTHS – mainly because we don’t have one here, so I had to stretch it out as long as possible
I love running in the rain! I don’t use a garmin or iPod so I don’t have to worry about that. It just feels so refreshing. You’re right about taking off soppy, heavy clothes though — it always sucks!
I never trained in the rain for my half marathon, so just my luck I had to run the last 7 miles in pouring rain! My Garmin survived, but after that, I have never been a fan of running in bad weather.
LOL, we were just developing our mutual love for one another back then.
Glad you liked it! I use my heart measuring spoons every day.
When I walk in the rain (and come home soaked), I put my clothes in the bathroom…I’ll hang my jacket and pants over the shower door so they can drip into the shower and not on the floor. Of course I am much happier and more comfortable to work out on dry days.
Don’t feel bad, I am NOT a fan of running in the rain either. I live in WA so it rains 9 months out of the year and sometimes it snows in the winter…I dislike running in the snow even more. I have really been considering moving to Arizona just so I don’t have to run in the rain anymore. hehe
It’s hit or miss with me for running in the rain — If I’m not too happy to be running to begin with, i HATE the rain. At least you got to refuel with a delicious breakfast!
Have a great day
I really don’t like running in the rain either, and I live in Seattle. Needless to say I don’t do a lot of outdoor running October – April. I’m hoping to a good jacket and change that this year…
I’m not a runner… but even if I was, I don’t think I’d like running in the rain! I’m such a diva in that way… haha
The Pecan Praline Granola is VERY good! My box definitely didn’t last as long as yours
at least you got some extra reading time! killing two birds in one stone is not a bad way to start the day!
Ugh, I hate running in the rain (a light mist can be ok, on a warm day). Thankfully, it hardly ever rains here
Have a great Friday!!
Im not allowed to run by myself and my dad hates to run, therefore I have never been running in the rain, but I heard its never a great experience. I would be worried about my Ipod too!
i never like to run in the rain either.
your cruise looked awesome! so jealous.
I like the rain as long as it isn’t pouring. A light mist is perfect!
running in light rain can be refreshing when it’s once in a while. i definitely prefer clear skies and breeze too!
I’m not a rainy day runner, either. I can handle a little sprinkle, but not an all-out rain.
I have been thinking about going on a cruise since you got back. I actually was going to look at prices last night. lol. I don’t rain run either. I worry about my ipod way too much.
I enjoy running in the rain, but it’s certainly not my preferred weather. If it looks like it’s going to rain, I scrap my ipod, wear older shoes and (shamefully) already dirty gym clothes, and i wear a hat to keep the rain out of my eyes as much as possible.
Glad you could get some reading in, though! I’m about to start Eclipse and I can’t wait
Wow -you made that granola last a long time! Kudos
I HATE running in the rain. I did one time and ended up running the last half with one eye closed so that my contact didn’t float out of my eye! Definitely not a fan!
I’m going home soon so if there’s tj’s stuff you need to stock up on…;)
Haha, I love running in the rain! I always get sweat-soaked in the FL humidity anyway… it’s better to get wet from rain than humidity! Looks like you had a blast on your cruise. So jealous!
Dang girl, your granola didn’t go stale at all? I don’t like running IN the rain, but I love running right after it’s rained – the air is fresh and crisp! But no wetness involved!
And I agree that running outside is so much better, but sometimes being able to read on a machine is awesome. One of the few perks to being injured and stair-mastering is the reading I’m getting done!
I don’t like running in the rain either! Sadie thinks it’s play time whenever I’m on the ground too. And when I don’t pay and proceed onto my workout she stands over me and gives me this look like “What are you doing?” Ha, it’s quite funny!
I am the same way with the rain!! If I am already outside running, then I will continue the run, but if it’s raining before I start running, I definitely would not run outside! I’m soo paranoid about my ipod & garmin breaking!
I don’t think I’d like running in the rain either, though I’ve never tried it. I probably wouldn’t like the stickiness and I hate heavy, wet clothes. You have to right idea taking it inside to the gym.
Unlike most people, I love gym cardio machines!
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