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re: Running during summer heat?
Posted on 6/11/25 at 6:08 pm to Anemone
Posted on 6/11/25 at 6:08 pm to Anemone
I wake up at 5am for work.
I take sodium citrate, potassium and magnesium currently.
I have a home gym; treadmill is not one of the equipment items I own.
I do have a bike and trainer. That works great but boring at times.
As far as running im just gonna have to get out there.
I take sodium citrate, potassium and magnesium currently.
I have a home gym; treadmill is not one of the equipment items I own.
I do have a bike and trainer. That works great but boring at times.
As far as running im just gonna have to get out there.
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Posted on 6/12/25 at 8:00 pm to DUKE87
I live in a suburb and I map out my run from my home to nearby parks early in the morning. Usually there are water fountains. For long runs, I’ll stop by multiple parks.
I have hand held Nathan water bottle which I fill with ice and then water. I drink the water bottle on the way, douse myself in any water left over when I get to the fountain, then refill which hopefully there is ice left to cool down the fountain water. I usually lose 5 or so pounds per run so I am constantly trying to replenish.
I have hand held Nathan water bottle which I fill with ice and then water. I drink the water bottle on the way, douse myself in any water left over when I get to the fountain, then refill which hopefully there is ice left to cool down the fountain water. I usually lose 5 or so pounds per run so I am constantly trying to replenish.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 9:54 am to CalcuttaTigah
I just replace one run a week with the bike, generating some wind is much better when lows are above 70.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 11:01 am to DUKE87
Get up earlier 
Posted on 6/13/25 at 11:45 am to mylsuhat
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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
It's certainly not.
It's physiological. Your body literally runs hotter trying to cool yourself down. If you do way more than you're used to, your muscles break down and release into the bloodstream.
I think there's a huge gap between a quick jog and rhabdo, but it's not all mental, and telling people to keep pushing when their body is having a physiological reaction is stupid.
Posted on 6/13/25 at 11:49 am to Odysseus32
Run at evening or early morning.
Drink the number of ounces for half your body weight (Ex. You weigh 200, drink 100 ounces a day).
Slower pace (if necessary).
I wear a cotton sleeveless shirt. If I don't have something to wipe my face when running, I'll stop way before I want to.
Hydrate just after running. Don't wait an hour or two after.
Drink the number of ounces for half your body weight (Ex. You weigh 200, drink 100 ounces a day).
Slower pace (if necessary).
I wear a cotton sleeveless shirt. If I don't have something to wipe my face when running, I'll stop way before I want to.
Hydrate just after running. Don't wait an hour or two after.
Posted on 6/14/25 at 10:26 am to TIGERSby10
Take advantage of Shady Parks, and overcast or stormy days. Other than that pre-hydrate and try like hell to keep your head cool. If my brain overheats, I feel like crap the rest of the day.
Posted on 6/14/25 at 11:08 am to DUKE87
My "long" runs are Saturdays, so i will park at my wife's work(hospital) and run 4-8 miles out then back depending on how far I'm going. Biggest plus is never being more than a phone call and 10 minute drive from a hospital lol. Try to run where there is some traffic on the off chance something happens, at least someone will see. Trail running right now is sketchy.
Liquid IV/ your electrolytes of choice before, tons of water, camel back for anything over 5 miles and listening to your body.
Liquid IV/ your electrolytes of choice before, tons of water, camel back for anything over 5 miles and listening to your body.
Posted on 6/14/25 at 2:41 pm to DUKE87
Hydration a 7 day a week process
Posted on 6/16/25 at 12:24 pm to DUKE87
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Besides good electrolytes and clothing. How are y’all beating running in this weather?
Other than running at 5am or 9pm...I got nothing
Posted on 7/9/25 at 11:13 am to DUKE87
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How are y’all beating running in this weather?
Man up. Give results not excuses.
Posted on 7/9/25 at 11:20 am to danilo
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Man up. Give results not excuses.
I mean, this is just bullshite. You can’t defeat physiology. I’m still getting my training in, but my running is like :30 a mile slower
Posted on 7/9/25 at 11:23 am to Mingo Was His NameO
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I mean, this is just bullshite. You can’t defeat physiology. I’m still getting my training in, but my running is like :30 a mile slower
Good. You getting out there and not crying about it being hot. Good to see.
Posted on 7/14/25 at 2:57 pm to DUKE87
I’ve been waking up at 430. Coffee and chill for an hour or so. At the park at 6ish.
I’ve created an index to keep track of how I’m progressing on these hot days. Takes into account weather and tries to normalize pace and HR and then calculates an index based on that. It’s not perfect, but it’s frustrating seeing myself run 9:40 when I should be running 9:15 because I’m losing fluids so quickly.
I’ve created an index to keep track of how I’m progressing on these hot days. Takes into account weather and tries to normalize pace and HR and then calculates an index based on that. It’s not perfect, but it’s frustrating seeing myself run 9:40 when I should be running 9:15 because I’m losing fluids so quickly.
Posted on 7/14/25 at 6:31 pm to DUKE87
Drink water
Go run
Go run
This post was edited on 7/15/25 at 6:58 am
Posted on 7/14/25 at 9:29 pm to 13233
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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
Not to mention when you’re out in the heat/humidity doing normal things, you’re much more resistant to it, which is nice.
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