Since I didn't get out yesterday to run (damn time constraints), I'm going out today. It's been rainy on and off. Just light rain, about 10*C (50*F) and the getting wet part doesn't bother me. I'm wondering about my shoes. My shoes aren't very old and I don't have a older pair I can run in. From older threads, I've read the tips to air dry after with the insoles out and wipe off any mud. Any other tips?

Rain won't hurt them at all, the only time mine get washed is when I run in the rain. When you finish just stuff them with newspaper and they'll be dry in a few hours (no need to rip out the insoles). Tom

I run in Oregon. I think that qualifies me as a rain expert Unless it is a torrential downpour or I hit a big puddle I just kick off my shoes in the corner just like every other day and they are always dry by my next run. They dont get that wet. Make sure you arent wearing cotton socks though. And I always wear my Garmin. If I hit a big puddle (if I am squishing when I get home) I might actually go to the effort of loosening the laces and making sure they are in a place with decent airflow (as opposed to buried under the laundry pile) The only time I have bothered with newspapers was when I ran on the coast last week and ran through the inlets and the shoes needed to be HOSED off. I love rain running.

So glad I went. I had a great run!

When you gotto go. You gotto go. Great job. I have heard runners are crazy but I do not see the problem.

I ran in the rain yesterday and it was fantastic. Who'd of thought that I would be running in the rain, May 24th in Los Angeles? I actually turned of my ipod and listened to the rhythm of the rain hitting the pavement. Great run. Bob

Rain running's the best! I noticed the other day the sky was BLACK, so I knew the downpoor was iminent. I waited around for a bit then went out. It was crazy! About halfway through my 4.5 miles, it was coming down very hard and there was significant flash flooding. After about 3 miles, there were literally streams flowing down the streets. When my feet hit the ground the water would flow up to my lower calf. It was definately refreshing for my feet! It was so much fun, I turned the run into my weekly long run and went 7.5 miles in that awesome weather. I loved every second. Well, maybe not the part when I got blasted by a few cars thinking it was fun hauling a$$... Anyways, back on topic: I got home, took my shoes off and drained them out. Then my wonderful wife came outside with a hot towel straight out of the dryer!! What a great woman . I then took out the insoles and stuffed the shoes with newspaper. I changed that out the next morning, then again a few hours later. Dry as a bone that night. Have fun!!!