Im slightly disappointed that it has become so hot out so quickly! We're in the middle of a heat wave here and I just don't feel that it is safe to run in such heat (especially since I'm not use to the heat).
I'm afraid this is going to push me back and I may have to repeat this week, but it's better than heat stroke. I attempted to get up early before this really heats up, but it's still quite warm. I suppose I could find a gym to go to, but I really prefer outdoor running.
Hope everyone's week is going well
Heat Wave
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Re: Heat Wave
Whewwww, the heat. We always enjoy nice 90-100% humidity and temps from 95-100+ F throughout the summers here. That almost had my mind shutdown on trying to run today.
Staying hydrated throughout the day, all day, surely does help at run time...I'm normally not a heavy drinker (water...not alcohol) so I've had to remind myself throughout the day to get those liquids in.
Today, I ran in a new area. Brilliant......no shaded areas to get out of the direct sun. I kept water on me and at various times during the run segments would take in a mouthful, slosh around and spit it out. I'm sure that looked particularly impressive to those driving by.
I didn't drink a ton during the running sessions, although the results could have made for an interesting new forum discussion. I think I drank 12 gallons afterward, though.
Best of luck pushing through the heat wave!! Just think of it as....an added training challenge.
Staying hydrated throughout the day, all day, surely does help at run time...I'm normally not a heavy drinker (water...not alcohol) so I've had to remind myself throughout the day to get those liquids in.
Today, I ran in a new area. Brilliant......no shaded areas to get out of the direct sun. I kept water on me and at various times during the run segments would take in a mouthful, slosh around and spit it out. I'm sure that looked particularly impressive to those driving by.
I didn't drink a ton during the running sessions, although the results could have made for an interesting new forum discussion. I think I drank 12 gallons afterward, though.
Best of luck pushing through the heat wave!! Just think of it as....an added training challenge.