RAIN - MY NEWFOUND LOVE

Bangkok is in the middle of rainy season and the weather can sometimes be slightly unpredictable, so to speak. But the combination Vibrams, a ziplock bag-wallet, a sharp army cut and constant temperatures above 30 Celsius/90 Fahrenheit has taught me to appreciate and see the benefits and great joy to workout in the rain. Rain makes me feel carefree and playful that inspires me to run/jump/crawl and improvise a workout – very much alike what this guy, Erwan Le Corre, is doing – that resembles more randomized, natural movement performed outdoors.

So, my advice is simple; wear functional clothes that can take a beating and some dirt, this especially applies to your sneakers and running shoes (run barefoot or with minimalistic shoes, e.g. Vibrams). Eliminate worries and you'll learn to appreciate outdoor activities in pouring rain when everyone else is hiding inside in an effort to prolong the lifespan of their running shoes and avoid getting their hair and clothes wet (really, what's the difference between getting wet from sweat vs. rain?).



Below is a photo of me, clearly enjoying a good water splashing, in a cave outside of Yangshou, China.




"Let it rain!"


/Henrik