It has been hot the past few days...cooling now...and looking to heat up again by Friday. I made mention in my previous post about how to beat the heat, but I recommend that everyone pick up the latest RUNNER'WORLD. Almost the entire edition is dedicated to heat related running.
I say this because I learned that heat stroke can be very sudden and affect even the most fit runners. The most serious side effect is death! There are several other effects the heat can have on us...we need to take it seriously.
We are blessed to be living here in Northern California, it only stays hot a few days at a time and the humidity is relatively low. Now this weekend we have the NAPA to SONOMA 1/2 Marathon and Sunday looks to be a scorcher. Thankfully we will be done but he time it heats up. My buddy Artie lives just a mile away from the finish line...maybe I'll take a dip in his pool after the race.
You can bet there will be plenty of post race re-hydration drinks...water, CYTOMAX, and yes, I will have the mini cooler with a couple of ICE COLD BUD LIGHTS. Just enough to cool me down of course...like my good buddy Mike Burns I am easing up on the sauce a little. Mainly, I need to get serious about training for the Chicago Marathon...a few beers now and then won't hurt, but that's about it. My liver could use a break too...especially after the month of June....booze galore!!!
We'll see how the race goes...maybe a PR is in store. Its been a while and I freaking need one.
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