i only run early in the morning in the summer. during the week i'm out the door by 5:30am. the group runs start at 6:30/7am which is okay. thankfully the heat doesn't bother me too much. my running partner struggles so if i'm with her we pick the shady side of the street and we do a water stop every 4 miles.
The dreadmill is the absolute last resort regardless of temperature or weather conditions. I generally run the same time - early morning regardless of season. In the heat, I just drink more water.
I hate the treadmill, so I try to run early before temps rise too much. We are regularly over 100+ during the summer often for weeks at a time. I watch my HR pretty close as well because even if I feel "ok" I see that my heartrate is very affected by heat. If anyone has tricks or insight on that please reply back. :)
With the heat and humidity high next week, I will be walking instead of running. I have a hard time breathing in the heat. Headed out at 5:30 this morning- to run without sun bearing down on me. Stay safe!
I did do my 21000 meters and got a certificate to prove it! If it were land miles, it would be 13.67 miles in 2 hours and 68 seconds! If only I could run that fast! :)
Fortunately, for us, it rained all afternoon. Even the construction workers across the street went home early. . . in the low 50s all day.:)
I did 6 miles yesterday here in Northern VA - lost 3 pounds water weight! If I stop for a drink of water, there is a puddle of sweat at my feet. Best running temp for me is 30-40 degrees. I can even generate a good sweat at 10-20 degrees. Time for the treadmill and the rower.
Heat Gamechanger: DIY palm cooling - back by research (the palm cooling, not my hack.) Soak washcloths in water. For an extra refreshing element - add a few drops of lavender essential oil. Mostly wring out. Fold in half, roll up like a swiss roll, put in a plastic sandwich bag and pop in the freezer. Pull one out for your run, remove from plastic bag. Hold lightly as it thaws. As you start to heat up, adjust and hold in your palm. Adjust the washcloth to access the coldest parts during your run. One is good for a 3-4 miler. I take several with me on longer runs - kept in their plastic bags until I needed it. The ideal temp for palm cooling isn't when it's frozen solid - but these aren't details to fret. It'll thaw and hit that ideal temp. In the meantime, the frozen washcloth feels amazing on a hot day. Extra bonus - do this with hand towels, pull one out ahead of your long run. It will be adequately thawed by the time you return home and it's a most refreshing post run ritual.
We have no humidity in Las Vegas, so it’s a dry heat, usually with an accompanying blow dryer-like wind. I wet my hair and tank top and try to get running by 5:30 or as soon as it’s light out. I carry lots of water and salt stick tablets. 👍🏼
Here in IL we are heading up. Try to run early, carry fluid, slow down, if possible adjust run days. Don't worry winter will be here soon. Heading to GA next week, glad to know the weather will be the same. Lol
In Washington, I loved running in the heat. Can't say so much about the hills in Oregon. I usually have to walk. Today is Summer Solstice. 21000 meters in 24 hours on the rower. Can I do it, who knows??? Cool and very dry where I live in Eugene. 55 and cloudy. We should get showers, but the weatherman has been off everyday.
I ran three miles last night at 6 p.m. with 80 degree temperatures and no breeze. My wife said I smelled like a sewer when I came back home. I sweat like the Mississippi, so I was drenched. But I rather enjoyed the run despite the heat. Usually I do not enjoy the heat.
I cut my grass at 2AM. Seriously, lawn care and 2- and 3-mile walks are left for 7PM. The humidity complicate the heat to the point where I feel like I’m wiped after the first mile.
I really wilt in the heat. I also have issues with the humidity impacting my asthma. I struggle breathing in really cold conditions and hot/humid conditions. Because I overheat easily, I try to get out early for cooler temperatures and more shade. I also slow down, make sure I have plenty of water, wear light colored tops, and I have a neck fan, which surprisingly does make a difference as it helps to cool down my head. I ditch hats and wear visors instead as I find a hat doesn't allow enough heat to escape from my head. If I can keep my head fairly cool, I do much better in the heat.
Stacy, I admire you even more for getting out there with running when you're dealing with asthma -- you may have told me that already, but if you have I'd forgotten it. That's amazing 🙌
It is pretty well controlled, so I am fortunate. I try to avoid the conditions where I really struggle the most and run on the treadmill instead, as if I push through in poor (for me) conditions I'm not really getting a good workout in.
I live in NC - near Charlotte - and I am not a fan of the heat either!
My run group makes fun of me because I show up wearing tanks and shorts for our mid-winter runs. My body warms up fast, so I feel great in the cold!
Like lots of you, I get up early. Right now, with all the light, I've been heading out about 5:45 for longer runs.
Even then, it's hard, because the sun is full up by 6:30!
my go-tos:
-run slower
- carry liquids
- wear as little as possible
i deal with running slower by telling myself about all the endurance I'm building that will help me run fast half marathons in the fall (true!)
I have a great vest by Naked running that is light, breathable (the whole thing is basically a pouch to put things in), and holds two big bottles. it's also really tight - so nothing chafes or moves around.
and - i don't wear anything underneath it but a sports bra! (I think that's why they call it Naked...). That's taken a little bit of getting over what anyone thinks of me - at almost 60! - bearing my midriff while running. But you know what? the more I do it, the more I don't care, and I'm *sure* no one else cares!
I’m not a big fan of the heat, but my racing season has been the spring for the past several years so my summer running is just really maintenance. I try to go out a little earlier, and nothing more than about 8 miles on the weekends and if I need to walk a little I walk a little.
Same! It just gets too hot here in Atlanta to run really long distances in the summer. I actually walked 8 miles yesterday, though -- in a downpour for part of it!
I'm an early morning runner anyway, but this time of year it's critical. If I can't run in the morning, I suck it up and run on the treadmill at the gym. I ran on Thursday morning and already at 5am it was 74F, "feels like" 79F, and 95% humidity.
I'm early in my marathon training block for a race at the end of October, so I will be running some major miles in the worst part of eastern NC summer. I will often start around 4am for some of the really long runs and set up a water station at my mailbox -- a cooler with water, electrolyte drinks, cool towel, etc. -- and then split up my run into loops so that I pass by my mailbox every 45-60 minutes so I can rehydrate and cool off a little.
I try to think of it as the poor man's altitude training and tell myself that after slogging through this heat, 26.2 miles in late October is going to be a breeze. It sucks, but it is good mentality training.
i only run early in the morning in the summer. during the week i'm out the door by 5:30am. the group runs start at 6:30/7am which is okay. thankfully the heat doesn't bother me too much. my running partner struggles so if i'm with her we pick the shady side of the street and we do a water stop every 4 miles.
The dreadmill is the absolute last resort regardless of temperature or weather conditions. I generally run the same time - early morning regardless of season. In the heat, I just drink more water.
I hate the treadmill, so I try to run early before temps rise too much. We are regularly over 100+ during the summer often for weeks at a time. I watch my HR pretty close as well because even if I feel "ok" I see that my heartrate is very affected by heat. If anyone has tricks or insight on that please reply back. :)
With the heat and humidity high next week, I will be walking instead of running. I have a hard time breathing in the heat. Headed out at 5:30 this morning- to run without sun bearing down on me. Stay safe!
I did do my 21000 meters and got a certificate to prove it! If it were land miles, it would be 13.67 miles in 2 hours and 68 seconds! If only I could run that fast! :)
Fortunately, for us, it rained all afternoon. Even the construction workers across the street went home early. . . in the low 50s all day.:)
I did 6 miles yesterday here in Northern VA - lost 3 pounds water weight! If I stop for a drink of water, there is a puddle of sweat at my feet. Best running temp for me is 30-40 degrees. I can even generate a good sweat at 10-20 degrees. Time for the treadmill and the rower.
Heat Gamechanger: DIY palm cooling - back by research (the palm cooling, not my hack.) Soak washcloths in water. For an extra refreshing element - add a few drops of lavender essential oil. Mostly wring out. Fold in half, roll up like a swiss roll, put in a plastic sandwich bag and pop in the freezer. Pull one out for your run, remove from plastic bag. Hold lightly as it thaws. As you start to heat up, adjust and hold in your palm. Adjust the washcloth to access the coldest parts during your run. One is good for a 3-4 miler. I take several with me on longer runs - kept in their plastic bags until I needed it. The ideal temp for palm cooling isn't when it's frozen solid - but these aren't details to fret. It'll thaw and hit that ideal temp. In the meantime, the frozen washcloth feels amazing on a hot day. Extra bonus - do this with hand towels, pull one out ahead of your long run. It will be adequately thawed by the time you return home and it's a most refreshing post run ritual.
That's a fantastic idea, Jeanne! So good to see you here -- how've you been?
I’ve been great, and currently woefully unprepared for Peachtree!
We have no humidity in Las Vegas, so it’s a dry heat, usually with an accompanying blow dryer-like wind. I wet my hair and tank top and try to get running by 5:30 or as soon as it’s light out. I carry lots of water and salt stick tablets. 👍🏼
Corrina - I've done the sunrise run in Las Vegas! Earliest runs to date, but non-negotiable with that convection oven wind and heat later in the day!
Yes!!!🙌
Here in IL we are heading up. Try to run early, carry fluid, slow down, if possible adjust run days. Don't worry winter will be here soon. Heading to GA next week, glad to know the weather will be the same. Lol
In Washington, I loved running in the heat. Can't say so much about the hills in Oregon. I usually have to walk. Today is Summer Solstice. 21000 meters in 24 hours on the rower. Can I do it, who knows??? Cool and very dry where I live in Eugene. 55 and cloudy. We should get showers, but the weatherman has been off everyday.
I ran three miles last night at 6 p.m. with 80 degree temperatures and no breeze. My wife said I smelled like a sewer when I came back home. I sweat like the Mississippi, so I was drenched. But I rather enjoyed the run despite the heat. Usually I do not enjoy the heat.
I cut my grass at 2AM. Seriously, lawn care and 2- and 3-mile walks are left for 7PM. The humidity complicate the heat to the point where I feel like I’m wiped after the first mile.
Dave, you’re a madman! 2 a.m., wow!
I really wilt in the heat. I also have issues with the humidity impacting my asthma. I struggle breathing in really cold conditions and hot/humid conditions. Because I overheat easily, I try to get out early for cooler temperatures and more shade. I also slow down, make sure I have plenty of water, wear light colored tops, and I have a neck fan, which surprisingly does make a difference as it helps to cool down my head. I ditch hats and wear visors instead as I find a hat doesn't allow enough heat to escape from my head. If I can keep my head fairly cool, I do much better in the heat.
Stacy, I admire you even more for getting out there with running when you're dealing with asthma -- you may have told me that already, but if you have I'd forgotten it. That's amazing 🙌
It is pretty well controlled, so I am fortunate. I try to avoid the conditions where I really struggle the most and run on the treadmill instead, as if I push through in poor (for me) conditions I'm not really getting a good workout in.
I live in NC - near Charlotte - and I am not a fan of the heat either!
My run group makes fun of me because I show up wearing tanks and shorts for our mid-winter runs. My body warms up fast, so I feel great in the cold!
Like lots of you, I get up early. Right now, with all the light, I've been heading out about 5:45 for longer runs.
Even then, it's hard, because the sun is full up by 6:30!
my go-tos:
-run slower
- carry liquids
- wear as little as possible
i deal with running slower by telling myself about all the endurance I'm building that will help me run fast half marathons in the fall (true!)
I have a great vest by Naked running that is light, breathable (the whole thing is basically a pouch to put things in), and holds two big bottles. it's also really tight - so nothing chafes or moves around.
and - i don't wear anything underneath it but a sports bra! (I think that's why they call it Naked...). That's taken a little bit of getting over what anyone thinks of me - at almost 60! - bearing my midriff while running. But you know what? the more I do it, the more I don't care, and I'm *sure* no one else cares!
I’m not a big fan of the heat, but my racing season has been the spring for the past several years so my summer running is just really maintenance. I try to go out a little earlier, and nothing more than about 8 miles on the weekends and if I need to walk a little I walk a little.
Same! It just gets too hot here in Atlanta to run really long distances in the summer. I actually walked 8 miles yesterday, though -- in a downpour for part of it!
I'm an early morning runner anyway, but this time of year it's critical. If I can't run in the morning, I suck it up and run on the treadmill at the gym. I ran on Thursday morning and already at 5am it was 74F, "feels like" 79F, and 95% humidity.
I'm early in my marathon training block for a race at the end of October, so I will be running some major miles in the worst part of eastern NC summer. I will often start around 4am for some of the really long runs and set up a water station at my mailbox -- a cooler with water, electrolyte drinks, cool towel, etc. -- and then split up my run into loops so that I pass by my mailbox every 45-60 minutes so I can rehydrate and cool off a little.
I try to think of it as the poor man's altitude training and tell myself that after slogging through this heat, 26.2 miles in late October is going to be a breeze. It sucks, but it is good mentality training.
It is! That's a great way to look at it. Plus... at 5:00 a.m., it was 74?! Wow... where in North Carolina do you run?
New Bern, NC. Beautiful town -- great half marathon every May, the Neuse River Bridge Run -- but man it has been a scorcher this week!