Looks like I picked the wrong week to run week 5

[DeeRunning]

Thank goodness Wednesday is my rest day. It's forecast to be HOT 🌞 😩

Ran week 5 run 1 this morning. 3 x 5 minutes. 👍

I won't bang on about the weather after this post. This is basically how it will be until October/November. Every. Single. Day. Today very nearly was the death of me. I managed the run sequences fine but was waaaay overheated to the point of feeling faint. I am so disheartened. I love running in the park by the harbour. Need a new plan.

I live above a mall, which is beautifully air conditioned so I'm going to try that on Thursday for the 2 x 8 minute runs. I know I can do 8 minutes; I did 8 mins in a week 4 run on a cooler day. It just remains to be seen as to whether I get kicked out of the mall or asked to stop 'running'. 😢

[lexi6 Graduate]

Cor! Dee don’t like the look of those temperatures, I’m guessing there’s no shade at the park? Could you run with a water bottle and top up with the cold water provided at the park, do you run with a visor? Could you soak a headband and keep it wet. The idea of the air conditioned mall sounds good as long as they don’t think you’re a shoplifter and arrest you! Keep well hydrated on Thursday🤞

[DeeRunning Graduate in reply to lexi6]

lexi6 correct, no shade unfortunately. Yep, run with visor and think I will grab cold water at beginning of run, just to pour over me lol. The shops in the mall don't open until 10am (very civilised) so there shouldn't be too many people around if i go early. Will see how I feel in the morning as to whether I do that or park. Prob just need to condition myself to the heat and persevere outside. Dunno!

[limberlou Graduate]

Hah I’m doing week 9 this week!!! I shall just be plodding ...either very early or late evenings.

[DeeRunning Graduate in reply to limberlou]

Congrats on getting to week 9 limberlou ! Plodding is the only way to go, isn't it! And an early (or late) starts helps too. Good luck with your runs

[Jell6 Graduate]

It looks exhausting. Go as slowly as you can whilst still moving. 😰😰

Think how much extra fitness you are gaining compared to us chilly folk. I was out at 06:00 this morning and was delighted because I could see my breath. You'll do it.😘

[DeeRunning Graduate in reply to Jell6]

The last two runs have been exhausting, which is really effecting my confidence. Have no idea how I'm going to manage tomorrow. Need to sort out my head, it's just a bit of heat

There are a lot of people running early when I'm out (mainly locals, and mainly men) so I know it can be done. And they're running the whole time I've been walking/running. It will be good for my fitness overall, but I was starting with very little so feel I'm always on the back foot now. Perhaps I'll repeat some weeks.

Hahaha, I can't remember the last time I saw my breath! Probably the last time i was in the UK, in summer

[Jell6 Graduate]

Check out mission enduracool headband on Amazon, it's one if those snap cool things. I don't know if they're any good, but might be worth trying.

[DeeRunning Graduate in reply to Jell6]

Thank you! I will deffo check it out

[sallenson Graduate]

Face it lovely, you live in a mad part of the world. Holy gosh that's seriously hot to be sprinting. 😁 Go with the mall option until they arrest you. We'll organise a whip round for bail and my wife and eldest have the legal qualifications to act as counsel...

Have you thought about digging an underground route?

xx

[DeeRunning Graduate in reply to sallenson]

Yes, it's nuts. And the rainy/typhoon season hasn't even started yet! Thank you sallenson , it's good to know I've got friends in high places. I may have to dig my way out of the brig

[sallenson Graduate in reply to DeeRunning]

You've got more friends than you can ever imagine honey.... xx

[DeeRunning Graduate in reply to sallenson]

Aww bless. Thank you 😊

[RobW73 Graduate]

Well done on the run.

They do look like ...interesting...temperatures.

Have you seen the under armour base layers for hot weather? They're supposed to keep you cool.

Good luck with the rest of the week.

[DeeRunning Graduate in reply to RobW73]

Thanks, Rob! You're so polite ... I just say it's bloody hot! I've looked at the Under Armour website but that didn't show much, so will need to visit them instore. But I'm also going to bite the bullet and buy some short running shorts *gasp*

[RobW73 Graduate in reply to DeeRunning]

Hi. Their product range called HeatGear. I've not used any myself yet, so not speaking from personal experience.

[DeeRunning Graduate in reply to RobW73]

Ah super helpful Rob. Thank you!

[sallenson Graduate in reply to DeeRunning]

Watch out for chafing Dee!!

[DeeRunning Graduate in reply to sallenson]

I actually bought (short) shorts today! 😨🤤 These legs have never been out in polite society. What the hell is this running caper doing to me? They're not Heatgear type shorts, but shall report any chaffing if it happens. Stay tuned 😲

[sallenson Graduate in reply to DeeRunning]

Just no pics okay lmfao

[DeeRunning Graduate in reply to sallenson]

Oh doh. That's ruined that plan...