Swimmin’ in the Rain
I love swimming and running in the rain. Today I did both. It’s so friggin’ cool that my outdoor pool is open regardless of the weather. Yet another reason to love living in Southern California!
On the other hand, I don’t particularly like cycling in the rain. Cold I can deal with. Wet, no so much. Some drizzle is OK. And I won’t quit on a ride if it does start really coming down, but I’m very unlikely to start a ride in the pouring rain. It feels dangerous. I also hate having to clean my bike after the mess of riding on wet roads. In truth, that might be the bigger reason for me.
Rain also sucks for Charlie. He hates it. It’s hard to blame him though – the smallest puddle reaches up to his belly!
Run – Feb 5
Distance: 4.2 miles
Time: 30 minutes
Course: Neighborhood
Conditions: Rainy, low 50’s
Swim – Feb 5
Distance: 2,734 yards (2,500 meters)
Time: 49 min