Will running in the rain ruin running shoes?

I've run in all types of weather and like Riley haven't noticed much difference in shoe life. Wet doesn't seem to hurt them. read more

Road runners run in the rain and quite a lot of us chose running in the rain because it’s quieter and the air is cleaner, it can also be a good amount fresher. Trail runners run in the rain, because, well, because if the sake of it, many of us feel an unnatural attraction to mud. read more

No, rain and mud won't ruin your shoes. Mud can causes some discoloration, but running shoes are meant to support your feet and help you run well, not look nice, so I wouldn't spend much time worrying about that. If your shoes fall apart in the rain, then you've purchased some very cheap, low-quality shoes that probably weren't good for your feet anyway. read more

Instead, use this run to work on endurance training and embrace the resistance the rain provides, says Jurek. In addition to skipping your speed workouts, you should also modify your stride for running on a wet road, he says. read more