“6. It’s raining; it’s too cold; it’s too dark; it’s too windy We live in one of the worst climates for rain. But look at it this way, neither the FA Cup Final nor the London Marathon get cancelled because of the rain. Rain is no impediment whatsoever to a run. In many ways it is a bonus feature. There is nothing quite like the feeling you get if you stick two fingers up to the worst of the elements and just run. The world rewards you for your efforts by making you look ten times rosier than after a run in less arduous conditions and leaves you feeling like you could climb Everest. Dress appropriately and go for it. I promise you, when you have done this once you will never use the weather excuse again.”