I am blank on what to write today so since its summer I thought to pass along some words of advice for dealing with the heat. This comes from Coack Kao of 2nd Wind Athletics. I know from my own personal experience...listen to Coach, or pay the price. One tip I will add from the recent edition of Runner's World is to wear a visor as opposed to a full hat. They say that the visor protects your face while allowing the top of your head to vent the heat as opposed to keeping it in. It makes sense...and I'm no expert. I prefer visors but only because I find the fit more comfortable. Nothing is worse than being uncomfortable on a run!
So enjoy below, keep cool, and happy running:
Well, it’s officially summer and we hope everyone had a great July 4th weekend! As you all know Summer is the perfect time to get outside and train. The days are long, the weather is better and the energy is strong. Some things to remember when you train this summer:
1. Keep hydrated – Make sure your ingesting lots of fluid before your run. The extra heat will cause you to perspire more and your water intake should increase. During your runs, make sure you carry a water bottle if running more than 1 hour, taking in fluids at least every 30 minutes. After your workouts, fluids will help clean your system and provide a way to rid your body of waste products efficiently. As a rule of thumb, drink at least 8 glasses of water a day, plus 8 ounces for every 30 minutes spent working out.
2. Don’t run outside if it’s too hot – If it’s over 85, stay indoors on the treadmill in an
air-conditioned room or run in the early-mornings or late-evening.
3. Don’t forget your sun block.
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