Running rain jacket?

[foraker]

Who's got a good rec for a rain jacket for running in this weather? I've got climbing plans for next year and have to stay on schedule. Anyone try the Asics Storm Shelter? Crap, I hate running in the rain.

[mythosgrl]

I run in a synthetic t-shirt and dri-fit shorts in the rain. If the rain is cold i wear some light-weight nike running gloves. I don't even notice the rain after about 3 minutes into my run. Do you want a jacket because you don't like getting wet while running or to keep you warm? I find that i stay pretty warm in the rain.

[chris]

I agree with mythos, except when it gets into the 40- degree, f#*%ing-cold-but-not-cold-enough-to-freeze temps. On those days, I'll wear a Marmot Precip.

[layton]

suck it up and run in a cotton sweatshirt like a man

[G-spotter]

Speedo and a snorkel

[plexus]

It has to get pretty cold to wear anything more than a longsleeve polypro. Gloves and earprotection do go a long way though.

 

And keep a towel or spare change of clothes if you drive out to your trailhead.

[Mr_Phil]

Go to the thriftstore and buy a nylon windbreaker. Anything else is just a waste of money.

[bigwallpete]

Mountain hardwear Transition Jacket or pull over.

 

These pieces are used with nothing underneath and provide wind/water proofness and are versatile for touring as well.

 

My 2 cents

[ClimbingPanther]

Buildings are also good at keeping the rain off.

 

Of course you have to get used to seeing the same scenery every hundred yards or so.

 

You might feel like this -->

 

 

Oh, and another solution is to live in eastern WA

Come to the dar.... uh, actually, the LIGHT side

Edited November 11, 2006 by ClimbingPanther

[DPS]

I actually run more in the winter since I do ultras in January and March. I wear a long sleeve poly shirt, tights and a cheap nylon wind shirt. I get soaked, but I stay relatively warm. If it is cold I add a fleece hat and gloves.

[chris]

DPS is the shit. I'm doing what he says.