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Running in the heat πŸ˜…

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roseabi
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Hi all!

It's hot today!!!

Here is a link to Oldfloss' post on C25K about the dehydrating effects of running in the heat and what to do about it:

healthunlocked.com/couchto5......

Here's the NHS' advice on recognising and dealing with heat exhaustion and heatstroke (thanks Couchpotato2 for sharing it!):

nhs.uk/conditions/heat-exha...

And here are some running tips from me!:

β˜… MOST IMPORTANTLY, if you think it's too hot to run, miss a day or two, and wait for cooler weather!! Don't be a tomato 😊

β˜… If you do go out, please don't worry if you're running a bit more slowly than usual. This is to be expected, and makes a lot of sense. Also, your effort is much the same and will pay dividends when the weather cools down again!!

β˜… Take a drink with you.

β˜… Ease into your runs carefully - a longer warm-up (although you may not like to think about "warming"!) will help control spikes in your heart rate, and slow down the inevitable rise of your core temperature.

β˜… Take rests as needed. If you're doing intervals workouts you may want to walk your recovery intervals - that's fine!

β˜… And if you feel you need to stop - stop! There's absolutely no benefit in risking your health for any run. Go home, drink plenty of water, and rest xxx

β˜… Use sunscreen - apart from the obvious benefits, the cream will feel nice and cool on your skin!

β˜… If you can, run early in the morning, or late in the evening.

β˜… Find a shady path, and/or one near water.

β˜… Run on grass - it doesn't get as hot as paths do.

β˜… Dress in loose, light-coloured clothing.

β˜… Think cool! Picture an icy scene in your mind; promise yourself an ice-cold drink or even an ice cream 🍦

β˜… Take a cold shower before you go out.

β˜… Throw water over yourself - I like to soak my cap!

Stay safe, stay cool, enjoy your runs!

The Admin Team xx

June 25th, 2020

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Kiwipie profile image
KiwipieGraduate10

Thank you, great advice

Couchpotato2 profile image
Couchpotato2

nhs.uk/conditions/heat-exha... What to do if you get too hot :-)

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roseabiβ€’ in reply toCouchpotato2

Thanks, I have added that link to the post xx

UnfitNoMore profile image
UnfitNoMoreGraduate10

9.4 miles done in the damn heat! Over 3 days too 🀣. That’s my warm weather training done... bring on the thunderstorms tomorrow!!!

Couchpotato2 profile image
Couchpotato2β€’ in reply toUnfitNoMore

Snow storm?

UnfitNoMore profile image
UnfitNoMoreGraduate10β€’ in reply toCouchpotato2

I wish! Just the wet stuff in the forecast!

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toUnfitNoMore

Disappointing thunderstorms, but it is a bit cooler today here!

UnfitNoMore profile image
UnfitNoMoreGraduate10β€’ in reply toroseabi

Same temperature here at 7, but with clouds so it shouldn’t rise much... add a dash of drizzle and it’ll be pretty good

Run46 profile image
Run46Graduate10

Thanks Roseabi, I hoped when I saw the pic you were going to say it's too hot, have an ice lolly instead πŸ˜‰

I am downing water like it's going out of fashion and will be running as late as I can without being out in the dark...fingers crossed it cools down a tad!

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roseabiβ€’ in reply toRun46

Well, you could always just opt for the ice lolly and feet up! πŸ˜‹

Run46 profile image
Run46Graduate10β€’ in reply toroseabi

Now you know I can't do that without even trying...my HM plan calls for a 4 mile run so I'll give it a go and heat dependant do what I can πŸ˜‰

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SararararaGraduate10

It's too demoralising to see my VO2 max plummet as my heart rate rises so I'm waiting for cooler days

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toSarararara

Very wise xx

cheekychipmunks profile image
cheekychipmunksGraduate10

Good to read that advice again roseabi. One thing I’ve noticed though, is that I’m dealing better with running in the heat this year than last. Fitter possibly? 🀞

Also, I have a gigantic 3.5 litre water bottle which I keep with me at all times. I have a swig whenever I think of it and usually get through at least 3 litres - if not all of it - each day. I’m sure that’s helping. πŸ‘

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

Definitely fitter! 😍

Dexy5 profile image
Dexy5Graduate10β€’ in reply tocheekychipmunks

I hope you aren’t running with that bottle cheeky! πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toDexy5

Lol, that's how I read it at first πŸ˜„

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toroseabi

🀣

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cheekychipmunksGraduate10β€’ in reply toDexy5

Hahaha I wish! I can barely pick it up when it’s full and I need two hands to lift it up to have a drink! πŸ˜…

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Dexy5Graduate10

Thanks Roseabi, yes it was 26C at 9.00 yesterday and 2.5k was enough for me. I normally take a buff, soaked in cold water and wrapped round my wrist in hot weather but forgot. Headed into the sea in the afternoon instead - first time this year.

I hope Brighton isn’t too manic!

roseabi profile image
roseabiβ€’ in reply toDexy5

Completely manic, and we're all over the news again πŸ˜„

SueAppleRun profile image
SueAppleRunGraduate1060minGraduate

All very good advice, let’s all follow it

littlemac24 profile image
littlemac24Graduate10

Thanks for that xx

sparky66 profile image
sparky66Graduate10

I can't believe my race has landed this weekend in middle of the heatwave..🀣Will be taking all advice..thank you 😊

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roseabiβ€’ in reply tosparky66

Good luck!!! xxx

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limu_muGraduate10

Thanks roseabi needed this!!!

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ComfortnotspeedGraduate10

Thank you Roseabi! Made a mistake and misjudged today. Even though I left early for a long run, I did not take water. By the end I was shivering and desperately thinking of a drink of water. I’m going to read everything here avidly and never ever make that mistake again.

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