Morning run after A+E, Summer Heat

[smeeagain]

I just finished my 5k morning run..still 25 degrees ...6am...i am glad i did it after my woorying last few days, last Thursday evening 2 hours after my run i blacked out, so Sunday of to the doctor i went..sent me to A+E ...sent me to heart department.low heart beat rate..worry now starts to raise his head...after a night stay and a few tests..they came back with the answer....You idiot....drink more water after you run...turns out i was dehydrated..i have only been running since March and am still learning how to adapt...here in Israel its hot now..40 degrees...please take this as a warning for your present heatwave....DRINK DRINK DRINK..happy running to you all.

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

You poor thing smee, but great that the answer was so simple. Those of us that did c25k last spring went straight into a hot summer and learnt very quickly about the need for sufficient water and adding electrolyte tablets. I now fill a one litre jug and drink from that so I can keep an eye on my consumption.

Don’t just drink lots before your run, do it everyday as part of your lifestyle . I believe there is a pinned post from the mentors about prevention on the forum, but this is nhs advice on dehydration for anyone who wants more info.

nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/

[Stephen_UK Graduate10]

That’s a little scary but glad it’s nothing more serious.

Beautiful photo!

[Granspeed Graduate10]

Can’t imagine getting out the door in 40C! So glad it all proved to be something you can remedy. And a gorgeous photo. Been to Israel years ago and loved the land everywhere - but we were there in April. Take care & keep sipping. 😊

[smeeagain Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

i dont run in 40 degrees...this morning it was nearly 26, that was sunrise and late evening its between 27 and 31 normally.....roll on autumn!!

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to smeeagain]

Anything over 20C is “hot” for running in my book! 😄🌞😎

[smeeagain Graduate10 in reply to Granspeed]

couldnt agree more!!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Oh wow smeeagain, that must have been scary but how lucky it was something so simple to rectify. 👍 Keep drinking that water and say cool if you can. We’re having a heatwave here in the UK too. I’m dialling back my distances and sticking to relaxed runs only until it breaks. 🥵🥵🥵

Look after yourself. 😀

[JonathanP Graduate10]

Glad it was nothing more serious!😀

[smeeagain Graduate10 in reply to JonathanP]

me too....thankyou