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Heatwave: when to run?

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CalicocoGraduate
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So I have my graduation run tomorrow and it's set to be a warm one. I've run in the heat before but it's not terribly pleasant.

I'm a morning runner so I'm toying with waking up at around 5am to get out there. What time is everyone else planning to run during this mini heatwave?

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RUNDMC1Graduate

I went out last night at about 8.30pm, thankfully it had cooled down a fair bit, still muggy though!

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HappyNoodleGraduate

Massive congratulations 🥳 so close!

Either get up really early run by 6:30 before is probably better (this is coolest) or late evening (not as cool but can be pleasant).

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HappyNoodleGraduate in reply to HappyNoodle

I just saw going to be 30 at 9pm this evening, where I am. I think I’ll start but give myself the option of a short run/crawl! Good luck

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CalicocoGraduate in reply to HappyNoodle

Oh that's crazy. Good luck! 🤞

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annabelle52Graduate

Hi Calicoco

Well done on being on the brink! I did my graduation run this morning - and I think today is hotter than it's going to be tomorrow.....

Anyway, I left home about 7.20am and was home an hour later. Nearly all my run - as opposed to the brisk walk - was in the shade, so really it was fine. I wouldn't have wanted to leave it much later though.

Good luck tomorrow!!

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RoxdogGraduate

I try to run as early as possible - about 6.30 thus morning. As you are a morning person, that would work for you?

Good luck with your final run!

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nowsterGraduate

If it's still oppressively warm tomorrow morning, there's no disgrace in delaying a day (or two).

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Maz1103Graduate

I did W9r2 at 6.30 today and it was still hot and I struggled.

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CalicocoGraduate in reply to Maz1103

I'm not surprised. I wasn't counting on these temps when I started...

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Runningbird56Graduate

Hi, I started my run this morning at 6.30 and the sun was warming up then, I’d say earlier the better to beat the heat 🏃‍♀️

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Birdlady64Graduate

The forecast is for temperatures to stay above 20 degrees in several places in the UK overnight tonight. (Yes that's Climate Change for you)

So it's going to be warm however early you start out.

Maybe wait a couple of days or so or if you do run find somewhere with a bit of shade if possible.

Good luck whatever you decide 🤞🤞🤞

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nowsterGraduate

The forecast for my location is for 18°C at 7am tomorrow. If I miss that hour I'll be declaring an extra rest day.

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IannodaTruffeMentor

5am is a lovely time to run.

Calicoco profile image
CalicocoGraduate

Well I didn't get out at 5 but I did at 7 and I made it. Phew!

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