Heat got me! And it was really early😪

[SammiN3]

I just couldn't do it!

I went out early- 6.45 and the heat and humidity exhausted me. Everything hurt and seemed really hard work. I'm consolidating and have been running 5k each time but as soon as my strava said 4k I stopped and there was nothing I could do to make me go again- my head beat me!

I saw so many people running in the mid day sun yesterday at 30°+ so why was it so difficult for me?

[Sandraj39 Graduate]

I guarantee it would have been hard for anyone running in the midday heat yesterday. Early morning is the best time to run but often very humid, so that’s probably what caught you out!

But hey, you still got up and ran 4k, so thats a win 🙂and a decent run in my books!👍

Also, you did better than me - I decided that after another poor nights sleep, not to get up for an early run today! 😴

Here’s hoping cooler days are coming soon!🙂

[SammiN3 Graduate in reply to Sandraj39]

Thank you.

I wish I'd stayed in bed and gone tomorrow, never mind- we're in England, this weather will never last🤣

Massive storms here now so I guess there was a lot going on weather wise this morning.

Try again fri!

[Sandraj39 Graduate in reply to SammiN3]

...still doing my rain dance and waiting for the storms in Surrey...🙏😉

[Bravenewworld Graduate]

I struggled with my run today as well, I went out about 7 and to start with it didn’t seem to bad but it got very humid very quickly! It was one of my slowest runs, but at least we got out and did it 👍

[SammiN3 Graduate in reply to Bravenewworld]

We did! That's 4k more than if I hadn't gone! Thank you x

[Bladerunner2049 Graduate]

I’ve run during the morning, and I’m not an early person, but during the day is impossible. I also noticed that I’m getting headaches after running, apparently that’s to do with humidity.

This weather will soon pass, give yourself a break and get back to it when things cool down 🥵 Good luck.

[SammiN3 Graduate in reply to Bladerunner2049]

I've had headaches too, didn't link it!

Thank you, I'll wait for cooler weather next time

[Ant50 Graduate]

Like you I went out at 6:45 and into the heat, mind you there were a few welcome drops of rain as well. Also like you I decided to end my consolidation run at 4km, which is my first none 5k run in months. Whilst I could probably have made it to 5k I decided that it just wasn’t worth doing so in the heat. Still happy I got out there and did 4km, so hope you feel the same. There will always be another day to do 5k. 😀

[SammiN3 Graduate in reply to Ant50]

Thank you, glad it wasn't just me!

You're right! I need tho be happy that I did something.

[Instructor57 Graduate]

I also saw a few running mid-day, but I have no idea how far or how long they ran (they probably curled up and died when they were out of sight !)

Probably difficult for you as you are like the majority of us !

I wouldn't even want to try a warm-up walk midday at the moment .

My last 2 runs have both started just after 06:00 .

I don't think I could have managed them had I gone later

[SammiN3 Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Ha! Hadn't thought of that, especially the few I saw running in jumpers and joggers😳😳😳 funny how you see things as a snapshot.

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to SammiN3]

Haha, absolutely, our perspective is not necessarily a true image 😂

[Nervousrunner Graduate]

Well done on your run. This heat is exhausting . I ran at 5am.it was hot then. A real struggle. 4K is a good run. 👌🏼

[SammiN3 Graduate in reply to Nervousrunner]

Thank you x funny how your perspective changes! 3 months a go I would have been over ther moon with a 4k run and now I see that I haven't got to 5. I feel happier now after all your comments x

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Don’t beat yourself up! You tried and you went at a sensible time but it’s tough in the heat!

Well done- massive kudos to you for trying! 👏👏

Only crazy people run in the midday sun!

It’s difficult for everyone in the heat so please don’t beat yourself up - you did 4K!!!

Superstar! ⭐️

[SammiN3 Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Thank you x I never go out in the rain so I think I need to be sensible in heat too- fair weather runner it is😊

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to SammiN3]

Ohhh the rain is a kinder option than this heat .. it’s actually quite refreshing ... unless it’s torrential 🙈🌧

[SammiN3 Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Ooh you've made me want to give it a go! I think I'd quite like it if it started half way through though.

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to SammiN3]

Give it a go... gentle rain is really refreshing 👏👏

[SammiN3 Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Will do! Thank you x

[nowster Graduate]

I chickened out last night and decided not to run this morning. The temperature was 20°C and 95%RH this morning at 7am. I think I made the right choice.

"After all, tomorrow is another day."

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Take your pick, lower temperatures in the morning before 8 but higher humidity OR lower humidity in the afternoon BUT higher temperature, I prefer the former.