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Can anyone give me some advice on running in warmer weather? The last 3 runs I've done have been in sunshine (in Scotland) & I really struggled. Given that it should get warmer how does everyone cope? I was wearing a short sleeve top with light jacket & each time had to stop to remove the jacket.

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Lordi profile image
LordiGraduate10

Dress for the 2km mark not for going out of the door. Might be chilly for first 15 mins but then you're good.

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MotherinGraduate10 in reply toLordi

Thank you Lordi I'll give that a try.

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pinkaardvarkGraduate10

Just wait a week, summer will be over for you :P

Seriously though, lose the jacket. You will warm up quickly.

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MotherinGraduate10 in reply topinkaardvark

I know I shouldn'tbe moaning but I have struggled. I'll give that a go next summer 🤣🤣

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pinkaardvarkGraduate10 in reply toMotherin

hehe i'm from Elgin in Morayshire originally and my family are mostly from east dunbartonshire so I know well what the weather is like, it's either "taps aff it's summer" for 1 day of the year or "oh me gad it's reet pishing it doon, totally cats an dugs like" the rest of the year lol

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MotherinGraduate10 in reply topinkaardvark

🤣🤣🤣

September70 profile image
September70Graduate10

Tie a light top or jacket around your waist if you want some reassurance and eventually you will get fed up of it being there and leave it at home. Make sure you put on some SPF, even when it is chilly or cloudy.

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MotherinGraduate10 in reply toSeptember70

Sounds like something I could try as I'm still not very confident. Won't take me long to get fed up with the excess baggage though. Thanks 😊

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misswobbleGraduate10

A run jacket is so light it’s only like a scarf round your middle but you can pop it back in for the walk home, or if it suddenly starts tipping it down. You get cooler once you’ve stopped running

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MotherinGraduate10 in reply tomisswobble

Thank you misswobble 😊

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Bazza1234Graduate10

Ha- it's supposed to be Autumn here and it is still 30C+ and 85% humidity!!! I am going to buy a USB powered fan for use on the treadmill in my airconditioned local gym. :(

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MotherinGraduate10 in reply toBazza1234

I'm just glad I don't live somewhere warmer!! 😉😎

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Fionn42 in reply toBazza1234

Can you not buy a treadmill powered one? Then the faster you go the cooler you’ll get 😂😂😂🤣

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MotherinGraduate10 in reply toFionn42

🤣🤣🤣

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IannodaTruffeGraduate10

Run early morning.

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MotherinGraduate10 in reply toIannodaTruffe

That's another thought it'll be easier now the lighter mornings are here!

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ju-ju-Graduate10

Personally I find it so much harder in the heat. Anything over 7 or 8 degrees I find its shorts and vest for a faster run and a slightly longer top for a slow or long run. Keep trying different things till you find what suits you. I dont know your body type but a tube of Bodyglide never goes amiss too.

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MotherinGraduate10 in reply toju-ju-

Thanks ju-ju I'm definitely going to try no jacket next time then experiment with sleeve lengths. I look like a lobster when I finish 😄I've yet to try shorts 🤔

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