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Long run in rain, can it make you sick?
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No.: Contrary to popular belief, being out in the rain, running or otherwise, shouldn't get you sick.
Answered 3/11/2015
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No: This is a myth. Chilling of the body surface, apart from extremes, has been shown not to increase risk of viral or other illness in controlled experiments. Even if it did, it would be worth it.
Answered 3/12/2015
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