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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP how are you new to fitness yet can already run 4-5 miles 16 days in a row?[/quote]

This line + the question about carrying an umbrella made me think OP is either an idiot (sorry, OP, but you're headed for an injury if this is true. You actually need rest days as part of your schedule.) or a troll. [/quote]

I'm assuming the same (I'm also "new to fitness" and typically run 2-3 miles 3x/week, and I'm beat afterward and sore the next day), but just in case there was a typo in there somewhere, I'll answer anyway.

I wear a ball cap to keep the rain off my face, and a waterproof belt pocket for carrying the phone that I use to play music and run the Couch to 5K app.  I have tried a light windbreaker/rainjacket, but I feel stifled and hate the low breathability.  I've usually ended up stripping it off after a mile and tying it around my waist.  Now I just accept that I'm going to get wet.  After a hot week, it's actually kind of refreshing.

I'll probably do differently in the fall when it's a cold rain.  I may bring the rain jacket back then.[/quote]

I'm not sure if "ball cap" means one from your general collection of stuff from over the years, or a cap that is made more for running/fitness. I have a great running hat from Asics that I love. It is nylon (or something similar) and isn't extra hot on my head.   Many of my friends use visors, but I prefer a hat. Anything with a brim will help keep the rain out of your eyes, even in a massive downpour.

I always put my phone in a zip lock bag for extra protection against water. You can never be too cautious of phones & water, quite honestly.

I have never liked wearing a jacket for rain when I run. If it's warm and raining, I opt for a fitted tech shirt, rather than a looser one which will  feel more uncomfortable if it is wet. If it is cool and raining, I just do a long sleeve version of the fitted tech shirt. (Some of my fall/winter shirts are quite warm and water resistant.) I have a good winter running jacket  that works great in cold rain / snow.

Also, I run in rain, but NOT thunder. 
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