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Excuse 3: It's Raining

By , About.com Guide

Updated December 26, 2004

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What, are you made of sugar? Walking in the rain can be unpleasant, or you can change your attitude and go singing in the rain.

Bust it:
Plan Your Reward: Set out the bath oil and aromatherapy candles and have the cocoa ready to make for when you get back. Nothing feels better than a warm terrycloth robe after a great walk in the rain.
Puddles are Fun! Be a kid again - you're going to get wet anyway - splash and play!
You won't melt: You are drip dry. Sometimes bare limbs are better than wet fabric - if it's warm enough, just go walking and experience the rain.
Dress Waterproof: Gore-tex and other waterproof breathable fabrics for boots, shoes, jackets and rainpants are great for walking and shedding the rain. If your walk is going to last more than a half hour, wearing waterproof outerwear can make it much more pleasant. Rainy Walking Gear
Walk Indoors OK, so you are made of sugar - Walk indoors - treadmill, mall, indoors track, walk the halls of large buildings.

Excuse Buster Tools
How to Walk in the Rain

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