We Train in the Rain, but not in Lightning
Training was cancelled this week due to inclement weather. Heavy rain and lightning was overhead at the time training was due to begin from downtown Austin.
We don't run beneath stormy skies for good reason. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that lightning strikes killed an average 30 people per year from 2006-2018, and all outdoor activities should be suspended for 30 minutes after the last clap of thunder is heard.
Days not suited for running can still be productive if you choose to crosstrain. Supplemental activities like weight training can help improve running form and increase leg strength. Other exercises suited for the indoors, like yoga, increase range of motion and combat tight muscles that often result from running.