Training in the rain-yuck!

[OakLeaf]

This is one of the reasons I like running ... I was just commenting on FB that our "storm total precipitation map" starts six days ago, yet I've been able to run completely in the dry on four of those days so far and it's looking very promising for today. Haven't seen my bike in a while, though.

Best thing to do with wet shoes of any kind is stuff them full of newsprint as soon as you get home. An hour or two later, pull the insoles out and replace the wet newsprint. (If they don't deliver free ad papers in your area any more, yes the paper CAN be spread out and dried for re-use. ) They will be as close to dry as they're going to get by morning.

[Susan Otcenas]

If it's 80 degrees and pouring, my suggestion is that you don't really need to worry about being wet. (And staying dry in a torrential rain such as you describe is well nigh impossible regardless.) You'll be warm. Instead, to avoid waterlogged feet, try a cycling sandal like these: http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodKE_1008668.html Your feet and the shoe will dry out much more quickly.

[Caren]

Ooh, good idea! I'll need another set of cleats, but I was thinking about needing new ones anyways so I can just swap new ones to my shoes and the old to my sandals.