Par boiled

[Fionamags]

It was meant to be my 50 minute run today. It was so hot I had to break the whole thing down into stages in my head to lure myself on. At 30 minutes i was on a slow simmer and decided at that point that today was not the day for my 50 minute effort! I thought I'd stick at the 45 minutes of my last long run but 40 minutes in I was about to explode so I decided to hit 5k then call it quits. It was 11.45 when I got home - purple in the face - lesson learnt!

[Allbarron 60minGraduate]

Oh no Fionamags!!! It is very hot out there 🥵 Well done for managing to run at all. Still you achieved valuable miles and that next run will be the one that gets you there!! Keep going I need someone to chase😂😂

[dijep Graduate10]

Wow well done for keeping going it's more than I could do 😊 I just can't cope with the heat, that's why I'm forever up with the birds 🤣

[Runjilly Graduate10]

Phew Fionamags makes me sweat just reading your post! You are doing brilliant doing the magic (got it right this time😊) plan. I have to run early to avoid the heat and not managed to run longer than 40 mins yet so well done you and take it easy😀. Hope you've cooled down by now!

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Runjilly]

Yes it took a while.... I'm not great first thing in the morning but if this weather keeps up I'll have to start running early!

[Hidden]

Oh well done! I’m all hot and bothered just reading about your run 🥵 😕! I’ve been getting out earlier and earlier for my morning runs and dog walks. Just can’t do the running in the heat thing. I admire you! 👏🏼 😃

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

It turns out I can't do the running in the heat thing either 🤣🤣🤣

[Hidden in reply to Fionamags]

Looks hot where you are. Lovely photo. They look like Edinburgh townhouses to me....? No wonder you said “Par boiled” 🥵😂

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Only someone who runs will understand how tough it is to run in this heat. But you did and and ran a 5k . Have you resumed a normal face colour yet🤣

Hope you've cooked down now , have a great day 🌞🌞

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Hahaha brilliant typo there - yes I've "cooked" down. 🤣🤣🤣

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

🤣🤣 just seen it . Hope you've 'cooled' down

[MoliJ Graduate10]

I am going out for a run tomorrow morning if and only if I can get up at 6am. I ran on Thursday at 8 am and it was too hot then. Make sure you drink loads of water today.

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to MoliJ]

I've been drinking gallons! I'm in Edinburgh and although its really hot - probably not nearly as hot as down south. Don't think it would be broiling time at 8.00 am here.

[MoliJ Graduate10 in reply to Fionamags]

I am in North Wales and it is HOT 🥵

[Roxdog Graduate10]

6am runs are the best! Well done for your run. This weather is amazing but first thing in the morning is cool. I managed just 20 minutes this morning because of dealing with an injury, but at least I got out there.

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

That's brilliant that you're getting back to it though - i bet you've been missing it.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Far to hot to be pushing targets close to mid day, your health is far more important than a distance completed. You are doing great, the longer run will still be waiting for you on a cooler day. Happy running 🤗

[pippkins]

I agree, far too hot to run after 9am! Well done for enduring the 5k, though! Make sure you keep up your water intake today so that you feel well tomorrow 😊😊

I have just come home from an 8pm run - it was still a bit hot at the start but by the end it was gifting me warm breezes and shade, I imagined I was running on holiday in Italy! The evening scent of honeysuckle in the setting sunshine wafted over me in waves of exotic sighs.

Managed 8k tonight, a mixture of slow-easy with a few sprints thrown in. Seeing the last dregs of crowds of non-socially-distant folks in the neighbouring parks worried me, though. At least my pavements were safe and empty!

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to pippkins]

That sounded like such a lovely run though. In Scotland hot days are so rare that we all feel that we have to spring out if the door and make the most of them. Hence my total inexperience with running in heat. 🤣🤣

[Raspberrypink Graduate10]

Well done. It is super hot to be running . I went at 6.30 last night and there was a nice breeze. Hope you’re feeling better now 👍🏼

[PeggySusi]

Lovely photo.. looks as if you live/run in a beautiful area.. but it does look more inviting for sunbathing than running..

I just know I can’t run in heat so I only go out early.. or I lie in bed and say to myself I’ll go out in the evening.. but I’m always too tired by then..! you did really well to run at all .. and also another 5k done is just brilliant..😊

[Fionamags Graduate10 in reply to PeggySusi]

The photo is The Meadows in Edinburgh. Its a lovely place to run although now I'm starting to feel like a hamster as I have to go round twice to get the 5k in.

[PeggySusi in reply to Fionamags]

A hamster..good one 😂.. Ah, I see, Edinburgh.. you do live in a beautiful place then..😊

[dieOR5k Graduate10]

I just had a run/crawl in the heat last week. I feel your pain. Looks like we’ll both have to switch to early morning. See you at the crack of dawn.

[JoggingBear]

Yes, well done. A sensible approach is what I’m trying now to make sure I’m not disappointed when progress is erratic. Doing what ever you can at any stage is better than nowt.

Cooler and wetter towards the weekend might help us 😁