Hot days are back..how to counterstrike heat?
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magicno5 posted 2 years ago.
I have been on project in Dubai for the last 3 weeks. This morning when I ran at 5:30am, it was 95 degrees Fahrenheit. The trick here is to run in the morning, as early as possible. I try to maintain good hydration levels throughout the day to make sure that when I wake up, I feel ok to run.
The other thing that usually helps is to jump in a cold shower after working out.
For some reason, I don't run well when I have a water bottle strapped on my body so I try to map out my route so I can find a water station somewhere along the way. It's a little bit harder here in Dubai then in Florida, where I live normally, but so far it has worked out ok.
The last thing I would tell you is to start out slower and with less distance then you are usually running to avoid causing damage to your body.
Believe it or not, I actually find it a lot of fun to run in the heat because it's more challenging. You just have to be careful not to black out if you have a really hard workout. When you start seeing black spots in your eyes, you definitely know it's time to slow down or rest for a bit.
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kevinb421 posted 2 years ago.
When I lived in Arizona it would get so hot that I always had to train before 8 a.m. I agree with magic that a shower helps afterwards, but I also recommend that you invest in a fuel belt for your runs and extra water bottle cages for your rides. When I lived in AZ I wore a 4 bottle fuel belt on every run and had 4 water bottles on my bike. (2 behind my seat and 2 on the frame) Hydrating is so important in that heat. Heat stroke is one of the worst things to ever suffer from.
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jagerstar posted 2 years ago.
Workout early.
It was a cool 67 degrees on town lake this morning in Austin.
Hydrate often and regularily throughout the day.
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Anton posted 2 years ago.
Summer in Washington: often 90 degrees F. or higher with 90% humidity...brutal.
Drink lots, Doc...Run early...Join an air conditioned gym..Ride the trainer indoors. (in some areas of the country they aren't only for winter!) I always suppliment with Succeed! Caps or some such electrolyte in the summer...
...and Drink lots.
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Red5 posted 2 years ago.
It's starting to go 100+ here in AZ, so I am a bit of a hot training expert. The key is two very simple thing: Hydration-drink early and often, Fuel Belt on runs, multiple bottles on the bike even on short rides. I drank 2 on a measly 1.5 hour ride in 103 degrees and felt like I need a third. Pace- be prepared to go slower as your HR will often be 10bpm higher than you are used too.
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dr_rios_ec posted 2 years ago.
kona_expat;68225 wrote:
Be small. Less surface area to be cooled!
Kona you rock!!! I am small already....hahahaha 5´ 4":D
Anyway....guys, thanks for all the imput.
Hydration it is really critical...I have been prrehydrating very agresively before I go out to ride or run....and the results are improving, my HR is stabilizing....
Thanks guys....there is nothing better than good advice from great friends...
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Star posted 2 years ago.
Thanks to Red for the advice on the increased running heart rate on a previous post...its tough to get the HR low when its so hot...I'm moving very slow to keep it low! I've been incorporating Endurolytes (at least 2 per hour) into my bike and run, as well as increased water on both the bike and run. Also, cold wet sponges or a splash from the water fountain/water cooler is a nice way to cool off during your workout. The heat ain't nothing yet...wait til August :rolleyes:
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Colder days are gone from Texas, humidity is on the rise...and is just the beggining...
For me, an Ecuadorian, who comes from a city that never goes higher than 74 degrees on the hotter days...80 some degrees is demanding and even tourture. 90s is going to be a fight:mad:
What strategies do you guys use to counterstrike the heat?
I have been trying to pre hydrate more agresively, I have tried to cool my core temperature with water...a so on. I know that the body adapts to cold, heat, altitude and so on, but it would be interesting to hear any other strategies.
So I was wondering what measures do you guys take to perform well under hot, humid/dry conditions:confused:
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