1. Cover up – wear long leggings, long sleeves and take a cap (rather than a woolly hat) or wear a hood.
2. Bear in mind that rain is usually warm especially in April/ May time so layer up – thin layers like a t-shirt and a thin long sleeve waterproof top with a hood should do – something that you can take off swiftly and wrap around your waist.
3. Trainers – your trainers should be water proof – wet feet are the worst.
4. Be careful with electronics in the rain – shocks are not fun.
5. Consider the terrain – if you are running through fields they are likely to be muddy and could even be water logged so try to avoid them.
6. STOP. LOOK. LISTEN. Roads are slippery in the rain – cars take longer to stop so do not take any risks when crossing a road.
7. Check the weather at the beginning of the day – try and head out when the rain is light or there is a gap of dry weather – bear in mind that the roads and paths will still be wet.

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