Running in the wet can be an uncomfortable experience but it shouldn’t dampen your training dreams.

Advanced technical jackets that keep the water out but let the skin breath make the whole experience more appealing, while many runners recommend slipping socked feet into small plastic bags before donning trainers as a cheap solution to keep the feet dry.

Once you’re properly kitted out to run in the wet, see if there’s a local running group in your area and run as a part of a team. Motivation levels are always sky-high in group situations and you never know, someone might know a top secret coffee shop that’s perfect for drying off post-run.