Hurricane Ian was big news earlier this week after the category four hurricane made landfall. Watching videos of the impacts of the storm made you wonder about the reporters standing out in the streets reporting on the destruction from the hurricane. Watching the television reporters stand out in those weather conditions made me think that there is probably a runner out there somewhere putting in his miles.
There are a few obsessed runners that have to get a run in always regardless of the circumstances. Thinking about this started to make me reminisce on runs that I did where it would’ve been better to stay inside and exercise. Whether it was jumping rope, running on a treadmill, or even running in place, it would’ve been better than trying to beat bad weather conditions.
A little rain will not be a detriment for most runners. A few friends and I heard the forecast of heavy rain, but looking outside we decided the light rain was not that bad. We started our six-mile run and ignored the forecast. The first three miles were easy with a few sprinkles now and then, but during the last three the forecast of heavy rain became a true statement. The rain fell so heavily that it did not have a chance to drain off the road. We ran with two inches of water covering the road and the rain pounding our faces and bodies. For 20 minutes we ran in the pouring rain, and every square inch of us was drenched.
