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Besides on my run I did the math 10-18 C isnt even cold rain. that's 50- 65F That's like summer rain.
Yeah, but the OP is in Taiwan and probably used to the prevailing climate there. (I work with a guy from Singapore -- he'd be bundled up in 55* weather and likely wouldn't run if it were raining (too cold).)
And +1 to using a base layer to keep warm rather than dry. FWIW, I have an Asics Storm Shelter jacket that's windproof/waterproof, but I'll still get a little wet underneath it from rain going down my neck. A dry base layer and a little wind protection should work well for you.
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i agree those are summer temps. I usually just wear shorts at 50-65F and make sure the drawstring on waist is tied. But if too cool for you, try a light wind breaker made of some plastic/polyethylene windbreaker material. They are usually water resistant but don't breath well, i.e., you will sweat. I use them in winter rains when I need to run in colder rain with multiple layers. I have a few Nike and even an Izod - both fold up into pocket pouches. Other option is a rain poncho.
i agree those are summer temps. I usually just wear shorts at 50-65F and make sure the drawstring on waist is tied.
But if too cool for you, try a light wind breaker made of some plastic/polyethylene windbreaker material. They are usually water resistant but don't breath well, i.e., you will sweat. I use them in winter rains when I need to run in colder rain with multiple layers. I have a few Nike and even an Izod - both fold up into pocket pouches. Other option is a rain poncho.
My summer temps are 35-40C (94-104F) and high humidity, and I wasn't complaining about the low temps. Those temps, if it's dry, are great; when it's been raining for a month with those temperatures, I get cold wet skin if I run in the rain.
I'm probably taking the advice of a windbreaker, just not sure what fabric. I've got an old Puma one, but it hangs like it's made out of cotton in the rain. Thinking maybe a more fitted one, anyway
Thanks for all the advice
Yeah, but the OP is in Taiwan and probably used to the prevailing climate there. (I work with a guy from Singapore -- he'd be bundled up in 55* weather and likely wouldn't run if it were raining (too cold).) And +1 to using a base layer to keep warm rather than dry. FWIW, I have an Asics Storm Shelter jacket that's windproof/waterproof, but I'll still get a little wet underneath it from rain going down my neck. A dry base layer and a little wind protection should work well for you.
Yeah, attitudes to the cold here are a little out-of-whack, but it's all relative. My In-laws put a sweatshirt on my daughter at 75 degrees.
Thanks for the recommendation for Asics. I'll look into it.
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This is why I use a vest at those temps vs the jacket -- if you're going to be wet anyways, the vest will keep your core out of the wind while providing little to hang and flap in the wind.
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little to hang and flap in the wind.
I thought you used wind shorts to keep the little guy safe.
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Not necessary at 55F....and I was referring to the flapping of the jacket.
<<insert some snark about the appropriate term being swaying rather than flapping for something of that size>>
Sugoi and Pearl Izumi tend to be on the fitted end of the spectrum. I've never had any of their outerwear, so I can't speak to waterproofness. My Sugoi and PI cycling stuff seems pretty well-made.
not bad for mile 25
+1. The only time staying dry is really important is when it gets below 0F. Then wet equals rapid heat loss. If you swear a lot early on when it is that cold you will freeze later in the run.
Snark alert. Couldn't help it, but I love the warning about swearing a lot early on in the run.
+1 with what Spaniel said. Having the wicking layer first, against your skin, makes an amazing difference.