Hot holiday running

[ju-ju-]

I've been on holiday to Majorca and so that means lots of running ( Obvs). So I thought I'd share some piccys and what I've learnt from running in the heat! Here's the stats:

1. I clocked up 50 miles over 9 days

- usually 5 or 6 miles a day so v manageable

2. I always went before 7 AM otherwise it's too hot

3. I didn't drink any alcohol ( apart from 1 night) and I didn't take water in my run as I found I was hydrated enough from drinking lots pre and post. This is my first holiday of not boozing every night and that felt great

4. I took it slowly and carefully and had breaks if I got dizzy ( some days were so hot there was no air)

5. I am convinced I ran past Robbie Williams out on a run and he smiled and waved!!!!!

6. The sunrises were glorious!

7. It felt so good swimming in our pool when I got back and then eating a mega brekky!!

8. The key is to just go for it however long or short and enjoy it. It's re- invigorated my love of running and keeping it simple.

September will be the month of speed and some long runs....

Happy running guys,

Juju

x

[benwill Marathon]

i have been seeing your photos on strava and looked very nice and well done for only having one night of drinking i am sure you just had one or two glasses/bottles of wine.

With the hot weather here i hate running in the heat saps all my energy so been cycling alot more which doesnt seem so bad, maybe its the wind helps with the cooling.

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to benwill]

I think running in the heat definately saps your energy, but that's great you are cycling, bet that's fun??? Yes probably about 2 bottles, that's the trouble, when I drink I don't stop which is why I need to not drink at all!!!

[benwill Marathon in reply to ju-ju-]

yes been enjoying cycling alot i find it easier in the heat and also isnt causing a problem with my troublesome knee, which is slowly getting better and better. Been trying to ether cycle or run each day so see if that helps.

[Realfoodieclub Marathon]

Great photo. well done with the discipline. I've cut right back to below moderate on alcohol now not sure about the extra step. I have yet to try daily running, I do different exercises five days of the week so I guess it all mounts up. sounds like a great plan, the keeping it simple, its so easy to forget its all about fun and bringing it back to basics is a really good way to get there.

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to Realfoodieclub]

I agree I think it does all mount up, and better to have variety too, and I think keeping it all simple is key, thanks RFC 😎

[poppypug Marathon]

Great Ju !

Lovely pic and sounds like you had a great holiday and Well done on the mileage- Very impressive ! xxx

[MarkyD]

Awesome JJ.

I was in Death Valley, USA and 51 degrees Centigrade. No running.

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to MarkyD]

Blimey, I can forgive you for that. Must have been an amazing holiday??

[misswobble Marathon]

Aw well done Ju! Sounds flippin idyllic, apart from the Robbie Williams bit! Tee hee.

I don't do drink any more and it's great never to wake up with a hangover.

Running a goodly distance and then returning home for a good breakfast is great isn't it. It's a luxurious thing. A treat. Especially if muesli, berries and vanilla yog are involved, followed by sommat including bacon! Oh and a swim in your own pool! How decadent is that!!!! You lucky lady you!

Lovely to have you back shug!

MarkyD. Death Valley!!!!! Sheesh!

[MarkyD in reply to misswobble]

Long road trip, but yes, we had a short 1km walk in 47 degrees and it was windy, too. Mouth, eyes, nose instantly dried out. My family of 4 drank 2 litres of water.

Later in the afternoon, car reported 51 degrees (124 F in old money). But we got to see the Death Valley coyotes. This is not my photograph

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... but I took one exactly the same: what big teeth you have, Grandma

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to MarkyD]

That's quite scary.....

[ju-ju- Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Thankyou, and I agree, there is nothing better than a run in a beautiful place, swim then eat lots before a relaxing day, just perfect!!

[misswobble Marathon]

Crikey! Is it the hottest place on earth? They do runs there, unbelievably 😯

[C3PO Marathon]

Very impressive!