> I don't like wasting time by getting to the gym, getting from the gym, and waiting for my turn for the equipment.
I know you said you don't want to rely on the weather, but I became a runner because of the above point. I just want to put on my shoes, take off from my front door and then wind up back at home. I can take my whole workout on vacation with me by packing a pair of sneakers and running shorts. Incidentally running in foreign locales is a rare pleasure I never expected.
You don't have to do it every day to get in running shape. 3-4 days a week at 30 minutes a day is plenty. Take it slow and don't push your limits too hard, which is the mistake most new runners make. A program like C25k can help.
Rain is obviously a big factor, as is the cold. Your body temp goes way up when you run, so with proper clothes the biggest obstacle to running in any >30 degree weather is convincing yourself to go outside. I live in Boston and it's pretty rare to have an entire week of unrunnable weather. During harsh winters I have joined gyms to use their treadmills or indoor track, but this is an act of desperation for me because I don't do it every year.
I know you said you don't want to rely on the weather, but I became a runner because of the above point. I just want to put on my shoes, take off from my front door and then wind up back at home. I can take my whole workout on vacation with me by packing a pair of sneakers and running shorts. Incidentally running in foreign locales is a rare pleasure I never expected.
You don't have to do it every day to get in running shape. 3-4 days a week at 30 minutes a day is plenty. Take it slow and don't push your limits too hard, which is the mistake most new runners make. A program like C25k can help.
Rain is obviously a big factor, as is the cold. Your body temp goes way up when you run, so with proper clothes the biggest obstacle to running in any >30 degree weather is convincing yourself to go outside. I live in Boston and it's pretty rare to have an entire week of unrunnable weather. During harsh winters I have joined gyms to use their treadmills or indoor track, but this is an act of desperation for me because I don't do it every year.