Don’t use the weather as an excuse for not going outside. Unless it's thunderstorms, of course. If you’re running a short distance and have the possibility of showering directly afterwards - take the opportunity to get soaked - like when you were a child jumping in puddles. It’s actually quite fun and some studies show that rain makes you a more resilient runner mentally. By letting go, you release the need for control. This helps you to reach goals easier, but also to enjoy the rollercoaster that life can be.

We promote active traveling in any weather, but it’s nevertheless quite nice that rain brings less crowded streets in the city, especially during rush hour.

Although we love the positive childish getting-soaked-part, it's not always the smoothest option. We recommend investing in clothes and packs that repel water and keep you safe and warm.

Shoes: Get shoes that have additional traction or treading on them so you don’t slip when it’s raining. If you don’t have waterproof shoes, invest in removable insoles that are easy to pull out after your rainy run. The shoe dries faster that way.

Backpack: Get our backpacks! They are made for motion. They are made for rain. Waterproof materials will keep your belongings safe and dry in any weather.

Clothes: Light and water-repellant layers makes it easier to control your body temperature, such as:

- A base layer, like a long-sleeve shirt or a mesh shirt, under your T-shirt

- A waterproof shell layer on top

- Tights or compression shorts that could prevent chafing if your legs get wet

- A cap to keep your head warm and protect your eyes.

Roads and sidewalks can get very slippery during and after rain. It’s better to slow down and run at a steady pace.

Rain can also blur the sight for people in traffic. Use reflector lights and wear brighter colors to improve visibility.

Avoid getting cold. Remove wet clothing, shoes and packs as soon as possible. Take a warm shower, get dry and eat and drink warm food.

Roads and sidewalks can get very slippery during and after rain. It’s better to slow down and run at a steady pace.

Rain can also blur the sight for people in traffic. Use reflector lights and wear brighter colors to improve visibility.

Avoid getting cold. Remove wet clothing, shoes and packs as soon as possible. Take a warm shower, get dry and eat and drink warm food.

Unfortunately there aren’t any studies that show physical benefits of running in the rain. But when we brought up the subject with a few runners the other day, everyone agreed that they challenge themselves more during rain. They run faster to get home sooner and get motivated by “the fight” against the drops..

Life on Earth depends on rain. It’s the source of freshwater for many people and animals, where rivers, lakes, or aquifers are not accessible. It provides water for agriculture, industry, electrical energy and hygiene. Without it, we wouldn’t have nature. Without nature we would die.

Try to think of this when you damn the weather. Make every rain experience joyful! Praise life, feel the droplets on your face, be thankful and laugh about it. It could be worse.

The rain topic timing is bad. Or good. Depends on how you see it. The other week, many of our friends and families had houses completely destroyed by flooding due to heavy rain. In other parts of the world, we have intense fires. Studies show that these extreme weather conditions will continue to happen, due to pollution. We need to change routines. We need to act. One way to make a big change is to travel by foot or bike. We make it easier for you. Check our page to read more about our Climate Neutral running products and our Sustainability journey to Net Zero.