My run yesterday started out fantastic. It was one of those beautiful skies that I usually try to photograph, but didn’t have time. I love scenery, whether it be the mountains or just countryside, and I love deep blue skies, sunsets, nasty looking storms, etc. There was a storm system in the southern sky that made that impressive contrast between the deep blue sky overhead and to the north, with the occasional bright white puffy clouds and the line of dark storm clouds across the southern sky. The edge of the storm was nearing the position of the sun so that it cast rays. I just love these kind of skies, and getting to see them as I run along.
Anyhow, I went out for a run after checking that the wind seemed to be blowing east like normal, figuring I'd get to watch the edge of the storm past by to the south as I ran. It did make for a nice run, but the edge kept moving further north. There was some awesome lightning action to the South. I love watching lightning too, I have a small collection of some lightning photographs I've taken I ought to share sometime (not that they are that great though). About half way through my run the dark storm clouds were now overhead. It must be the wind pattern up higher in the sky was a bit different than what I felt on the ground, or it changed after I checked. Should have looked at the radar. I felt a few raindrops... great. Now don't get me wrong I love running through puddles and such but as a glasses wearer rain in the face I prefer to avoid. Plus it was getting dark and I just had my prescription sunglasses. I just purchased a visor specifically for running in the rain (or also in bright sun), but when I left I honestly didn’t think the rain would be an issue and the sun was low enough in the sky (evening) that the visor would do no good with that. So after pretty much and entire season of no rain, and soon after getting a visor to keep rain off my face and glasses, I ended up getting caught in a rainstorm without it. Hearing thunder overhead was a bit unnerving as well, especially on the more open stretches of the road. At least it was only light rain... well until the final mile that turned into moderate to heavy rain driven in my face with high wind. Luckily my phone and headphones survived the soaking, and I didn't mind it myself other than basically being blind. But honestly the first half the sky was so neat I still call it a great run.
Anyhow, I went out for a run after checking that the wind seemed to be blowing east like normal, figuring I'd get to watch the edge of the storm past by to the south as I ran. It did make for a nice run, but the edge kept moving further north. There was some awesome lightning action to the South. I love watching lightning too, I have a small collection of some lightning photographs I've taken I ought to share sometime (not that they are that great though). About half way through my run the dark storm clouds were now overhead. It must be the wind pattern up higher in the sky was a bit different than what I felt on the ground, or it changed after I checked. Should have looked at the radar. I felt a few raindrops... great. Now don't get me wrong I love running through puddles and such but as a glasses wearer rain in the face I prefer to avoid. Plus it was getting dark and I just had my prescription sunglasses. I just purchased a visor specifically for running in the rain (or also in bright sun), but when I left I honestly didn’t think the rain would be an issue and the sun was low enough in the sky (evening) that the visor would do no good with that. So after pretty much and entire season of no rain, and soon after getting a visor to keep rain off my face and glasses, I ended up getting caught in a rainstorm without it. Hearing thunder overhead was a bit unnerving as well, especially on the more open stretches of the road. At least it was only light rain... well until the final mile that turned into moderate to heavy rain driven in my face with high wind. Luckily my phone and headphones survived the soaking, and I didn't mind it myself other than basically being blind. But honestly the first half the sky was so neat I still call it a great run.