Run Through the Puddles

If you’ve glanced at the forecast, it looks like we may be in for another rainy weekend. Now, normally, that might put a damper on things (no pun intended)—but after my most recent rainy run, I’m choosing to see it a little differently. A few weekends ago, the weather was rainy and miserable. But when I got up that Saturday morning, I was actually excited to see the rain. I know that’s not the typical response when you want to be outside and go for a run, but I genuinely felt that way. There’s something about running in the rain that makes it more fun—more adventurous. As many of you know, running is my release. For some, it might be catching a movie, playing the piano, reading the Post-Dispatch, or scrolling social media. For me, it’s simple—like Forrest Gump said, “I just felt like running.” Most weekdays, I’m on the treadmill in the basement, but on the weekends, I’m outside—no matter the weather. That’s been my routine for about 15 years. I usually map out where I’ll run ahead...