Humidity - my new enemy.

[Leosmit]

So, dull outside and drizzly. Reckoned that would be a great combo for running. Couldn’t understand why I found it so tough, could barely get a breath. Hubby said it could have been the humidity. Looked it up and bam! Another new thing I’ve learned about this running malarkey.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10]

Humidity can affect your running, it is always at its highest in the morning, so us runners have the choice of running in the early morning with humidity at 97% with a lower temperature OR in the afternoon with a higher temperature but lower humidity of about 55%, personally I prefer the lower temperature to run.

Your husband was correct in telling you that the reason that you found it so tough and hard to breathe was the high humidity.

[Leosmit Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to AlMorr]

Alan, what an informative post. Thank you. Everyday’s a school day! Totally new learning for me and so interesting. Another thing to ponder.

I just hit the button to ‘follow’ you. I just noticed that you’ve achieved 10 miles and I’m disappointed to have missed that post to congratulate you! Slightly belated but still sincere, a huge well done! Following you means I won’t miss any more of your achievements!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate10 in reply to Leosmit]

👍

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

You are right Leosmit. Give me pouring rain over humidity any day😊

[Leosmit Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Buddy34]

Totally with you on that Buddy.🌧🌧🌧 Although I was thinking of you when I was panting along this morning as you’d mentioned that you’ve found it easier running in the heat this year due to your increase in fitness. I was thinking, next summer, I’ll be grand in this weather!! 😂😂

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Leosmit]

Exactly. Heat yes , rain yes , wind yes. Humidity no no no 🤣

[Leosmit Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Buddy34]

🤣🤣.

How are you feeling now?

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Leosmit]

A lot better thanks 😊

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Pouring rain - oh yes please! 💦 💦 💙

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Yep, humidity is the likely culprit! I think we adapt to running in the heat too - I certainly prefer cool windy conditions personally but I cope better with the heat than I used to! 🙂

[Runjilly Graduate10]

Well done on running in that high humidity. We learn so much on here, how amazing are all these intelligent runners! 😊

[Leosmit Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Runjilly]

Agree. I’ve now been thinking about humidity all day! And a great post from AlMor about humidity v temperature.

[Roxdog Graduate10]

I empathise, had a tough run this morning. Warm and humid! That's my excuse anyway!

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Always lessons to learn - do short runs on hot humid days 😉 happy running 🤗

[Leosmit Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

It was short! Still awful! 🤣

[Catwise Graduate10 60minGraduate]

I learned about the effects of humidity recently as well. Had a really difficult run that I ended up cutting short, then looked up the weather and saw it was 81% humidity. The next run was just as hot (80-85 degrees F) (27-29 C) but low 60’s humidity, and the air just felt light and wonderful in comparison!

So now I look for the sweet spot in the mornings. For me in Texas it’s usually around 9-10 am, temps are rising from about 78 F at sunrise to 85 F at 10 am but humidity is dropping from about 85% down to 55% or so. So I generally try to get out there after humidity has dropped below 70%. It’s a balancing act! Any later than 10 am and I’d be dealing with 90’s-100 degrees, and I just can’t do that regardless of humidity!