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Running during summer heat?
Posted on 6/9/25 at 10:54 pm
Posted on 6/9/25 at 10:54 pm
Besides good electrolytes and clothing. How are y’all beating running in this weather?
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Posted on 6/10/25 at 4:06 am to DUKE87
I never could run much. Maybe a 5k late in the evening.
Posted on 6/10/25 at 4:42 am to DUKE87
I stay hydrated beforehand and bring a towel. It's not that bad once you're used to it. Makes you appreciate the AC more when you're done.
Posted on 6/10/25 at 6:40 am to DUKE87
Don’t worry about your pace. It’s totally fine to run 1:00+ per mile slower than you would in nice weather
Posted on 6/10/25 at 7:03 am to DUKE87
Mental
Last summer when I was running and rucking a lot I would do it from 11-noon 3+ days a week. It's all mental
I was losing 6+ pounds daily in just sweat. You have to replenish that and more.
Stay hydrated all week long
Last summer when I was running and rucking a lot I would do it from 11-noon 3+ days a week. It's all mental
I was losing 6+ pounds daily in just sweat. You have to replenish that and more.
Stay hydrated all week long
This post was edited on 6/11/25 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 6/10/25 at 7:14 am to DUKE87
You suck it up and deal I guess. I live in Miami so I deal with it year round. It's really bad this time of the year where the dew point is always at least 75 and no matter what time of the day you run its going to be a hot humid mess. I just did 6 easy miles this morning and the dew point was 78 and I was soaking wet from head to toe when I finished as if I had jumped into a pool. I've found dew point matters far more than air temperature because higher dew points means that your sweat becomes useless since it can't evaporate. I'd rather run in 100 degrees with a 40 dew point than 80 degrees with a 78 dew point any day of the week
For my longer runs I like to run along the beaches here because there are showers everywhere that I can douse myself in on a regular basis. Before I start I usually douse myself with ice cold water and make sure to wear a t-shirt so it soaks up the water and keeps me cooler for longer, if I go shirtless there is nowhere for the water I pour on myself to stay. I also use my car as an aid station and keep partially frozen bottles in a cooler and swap them out every 45 minutes or so, so I never run more than 20-30 minutes away from where I am parked.
It's paid off for me in races, I don't podium at Ironman Texas if I wasn't a pro at running in the heat and humidity.
For my longer runs I like to run along the beaches here because there are showers everywhere that I can douse myself in on a regular basis. Before I start I usually douse myself with ice cold water and make sure to wear a t-shirt so it soaks up the water and keeps me cooler for longer, if I go shirtless there is nowhere for the water I pour on myself to stay. I also use my car as an aid station and keep partially frozen bottles in a cooler and swap them out every 45 minutes or so, so I never run more than 20-30 minutes away from where I am parked.
It's paid off for me in races, I don't podium at Ironman Texas if I wasn't a pro at running in the heat and humidity.
Posted on 6/10/25 at 7:56 am to DUKE87
Besides the things mentioned already, I tend to remind myself (in a pep talk sort of way) that training in the heat/humidity leads to beneficial adaptations in the body that are similar to those gained by training at altitude. Those heat/humidity benefits will stay with you and will make you faster in the fall when things cool off. An 88 degree race in September that melts others will feel good to you. The only way to get those advantages is to get out in the soup.
Also, I keep a vigilant eye on my heart rate and am always looking for early signs of a problem. I keep myself within relatively easy striking distance of hydration/cool places on my routes. I hate holding anything in my hands when I run, but I will carry a bottle. I wear sunglasses. It’s totally mental, but I think it tricks my brain into thinking it’s cloudier/cooler than it is.
Also, I keep a vigilant eye on my heart rate and am always looking for early signs of a problem. I keep myself within relatively easy striking distance of hydration/cool places on my routes. I hate holding anything in my hands when I run, but I will carry a bottle. I wear sunglasses. It’s totally mental, but I think it tricks my brain into thinking it’s cloudier/cooler than it is.
Posted on 6/10/25 at 8:29 am to DUKE87
I got a smaller handheld water bottle to run with. I fill it with water and LMNT and freeze it the night before. As I get into my run, the ice slowly melts. Water is amazingly cold.
Posted on 6/10/25 at 9:22 am to DUKE87
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How are y’all beating running in this weather?
Running inside on my treadmill with a portable AC cranked to 65
Posted on 6/10/25 at 9:23 am to DUKE87
A shaded run works wonders. Run when the sun goes down when I can. If I must cook in the heat, hydrate long before the run and wear light clothes
Posted on 6/10/25 at 9:32 am to DUKE87
Count me as one that actually enjoys running the hotter it is
You can drop a good bit of weight in an hour, but the key is to take short breaks and listen to your body. On the street, 1 lap front to back running is roughly 10-11 minutes for me/with my stride. At this time of year I aim for 5 laps. Usually it’s a breeze but I’ll typically make a point to take a 2-3 minute breather after 3 laps and then lock in for the final 2.
You can drop a good bit of weight in an hour, but the key is to take short breaks and listen to your body. On the street, 1 lap front to back running is roughly 10-11 minutes for me/with my stride. At this time of year I aim for 5 laps. Usually it’s a breeze but I’ll typically make a point to take a 2-3 minute breather after 3 laps and then lock in for the final 2.
Posted on 6/10/25 at 9:55 am to DUKE87
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Running during summer heat?
As others have said, it's great when the Fall rolls in and you feel like you have an extra gear to work with.
You get used to it, and I also incorporate at least 1 trail run into my routine (a week) during the Summer as well.
This post was edited on 6/10/25 at 4:13 pm
Posted on 6/10/25 at 9:03 pm to Aubie Spr96
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I got a smaller handheld water bottle to run with.
I busted a hole in my when I fell down and hit a rock today out at Oak Mountain
Luckily I have another one, but I'm gonna miss my trusty bottle
Posted on 6/10/25 at 9:40 pm to DUKE87
I’m in Fort Lauderdale and it’s brutal. I guess I get a year older and hate getting acclimated. But, as many said above me, just gotta get through a few and it gets easier. Best bet is getting up before/as the sun rises and go. Past like 8 am, it’s rough. Throw your stats in ChatGPT and ask to make a chart for feels like 93 and 75 dew point. It will give you all the paces adjusted. Basically just 45 seconds more, but cool to see.
Posted on 6/11/25 at 9:25 am to DUKE87
1. Choose a route to maximize shade.
2. Run at 6 am if possible.
3. Hydrate with LMNT before and after.
4. Continue with long runs outdoors but do your speed work indoors on a treadmill in lieu of on the track.
5. We don't have the opportunity to run at elevation but clearly we have the opportunity to run in heat and humidity. Convince yourself this will be helpful for eace day. Summer miles equal fall smiles.
2. Run at 6 am if possible.
3. Hydrate with LMNT before and after.
4. Continue with long runs outdoors but do your speed work indoors on a treadmill in lieu of on the track.
5. We don't have the opportunity to run at elevation but clearly we have the opportunity to run in heat and humidity. Convince yourself this will be helpful for eace day. Summer miles equal fall smiles.
Posted on 6/11/25 at 9:34 am to Anemone
Man, I'm feeling the OP. My rekindled running journey started this Winter. I absolutely loved getting out in below freezing temps and after 5 minutes or so, feeling warm and sucking brisk, cool air.
Now that we've moved into the muggy heat of Arkansas summer, I'm finding my desire to run has decreased greatly. Sweat management is one major issue for me. I really don't want to get some kind of head buff or sweaband, but my running caps aren't really cutting it for keeping the sweat out of my eyes.
Now that we've moved into the muggy heat of Arkansas summer, I'm finding my desire to run has decreased greatly. Sweat management is one major issue for me. I really don't want to get some kind of head buff or sweaband, but my running caps aren't really cutting it for keeping the sweat out of my eyes.
Posted on 6/11/25 at 9:55 am to DUKE87
I don't run but I do a fair amount of hiking throughout the year at this point. Try finding some shaded trails if you can to run. That can be helpful as well.
If I'm doing a decent hike I go pretty early in the cool of the morning. It really starts to heat up here and get sticky pretty quick this time of year. And of course stay hydrated. I also watch my heart rate to make sure I don't over do it.
If I'm doing a decent hike I go pretty early in the cool of the morning. It really starts to heat up here and get sticky pretty quick this time of year. And of course stay hydrated. I also watch my heart rate to make sure I don't over do it.
Posted on 6/11/25 at 10:23 am to Anemone
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2. Run at 6 am if possible.
what i have gotten to, largely because of two kids under 4
these are solid replacements for coffee pre-run if you need caffeine. I have to get a poop out pre-run so i gas cold brew
Posted on 6/11/25 at 1:04 pm to mylsuhat
quote:This.
Mental
Running is 90% mental.
Posted on 6/11/25 at 1:48 pm to FearTheFish
Back when I ran more, I loved the heat. It was a weird feeling of actually enjoying the rampant humidity, but it would energize me for the rest of the day. I was working in downtown Birmingham at the time, and the building next to ours had a gym I was a member of. A couple lunch breaks a week I would jog 3-5 miles around downtown, get absolutely drenched in sweat, and shower off and head back to work. At first it took me longer to recover, but as the summer went on, I was cooling off quicker. Just getting used to the heat.
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