Tips on running in this heat??

[Penny321]

Heading out on W4R2 any tips on running in this heat???😬

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

Take care...shade, someone suggested wetting your hair, water for afterwards..but better to wait til its a bit cooler if you can😎

Suncream and sunglasses a must...

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Get up early and run then if possible..or really much later in the evening

Hydrate well and a small bottle of water with you to put on your wrists or back of neck can help Besides the odd sip

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Oh.. and sun cap...

[Hidden]

Shade and sunglasses 😎

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

5:30am.........

[Irishprincess Graduate]

Early or late, shade, trees, drink water, dunk your whole head in water before you go out, wear loose clothes, a hat, sun cream, run very slowly and then sit in a dark room with a very large G&T/beer/drink of choice and feel epic 💪💪💪 😓😓😓

[RMiddy]

Just got in from doing the same run and feeling amazing. I decided to go a little slower and somehow clicked into a pace that suited me. Had been dreading today's run all day at work and it's turned out to be my beat one so far!

How did you get on?

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

I went out at 7pm..Hair up in my Buff, shades and a sleevless top. Did my 30 mins..very slowly though..😊

How did you get on Penny?😎

[Penny321 in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Not bad there was a slight breeze by the time I got out... stuck to the shadows!

[Penny321 in reply to Penny321]

strava.com/activities/10067...

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate in reply to Penny321]

Fantastic.. Well done.😊

[KimLoulou Graduate in reply to Penny321]

Have followed you on strava if that's ok.

[MrNiceGuy]

Ensuring that the body remains sufficiently hydrated, regardless of whether you run early on a morning or later in the evening, is key to ensuring that performance doesn't suffer too greatly.

If running on a morning (before it gets too hot), drink around a pint of water/diluted juice before heading out. If running in the evening (after 7pm), ensure that at least 2L of fluid have been consumed throughout the day, so that performance isn't affected.

Since I'm a mad man, choosing to run on a weekend when the sun is at its hottest (I love runs in the heat, as I run far better), a fatty/salty breakfast, that includes bacon, avocado and eggs, sets me up perfectly, as it helps to maintain a healthy electrolyte balance when taking on water beforehand.

[Gillma Graduate]

I just did this same run - ran up and down in the shadow cast by a cliff knowing there was cider and company waiting on the beach for me - also possibility of a dip although I chickened out! Wasn't too bad. Hot sweaty slow! Good luck

[ladyharvills Graduate]

6am suits me in these warmer months.

[RazzleDazzle100 Graduate]

Well done to all of you who ran in the heat. I had planned on running in the evening once it cooled down. Then my neighbour offered me prosecco in the garden. Wine and gossip won!

[jaybro28 Graduate]

Running in heat is our only choice in southern Georgia. I concur with most of the other advice. Run early if possible, late if not. Stick to the shade, stay hydrated.