[NoelJ]

How does everyone else deal with the heat? I've been trying to run in this heat but a 5k in this heat is like a 15/20k normally. I've been carrying water with me which I usually don't do but it still doesn't do much. I haven't ran for the past 3 days because its been 25 degrees here.

Is there anyway to deal with this? And would people advise running in this if its so difficult?

[G-Money]

Not sure where you are located but I'm in Dublin and I ran 5 miles this morning in blistering sun but I was finished by 10.15am. My advice would be to go early in the morning before it gets really hot. I think the temperature when I started this morning was around 14 or 15 degrees. I didn't bring any water with me either.

I'm sure there are much wiser heads on here though who may have better advice than me.

[actuallylike]

I don't run but I rock climb which can build up a bit of heat causing me to sweat (I sweat a lot ). I got myself a Canterbury base layer which cools me me down immensely, so much so that when I normally would feel overheated, I actually feel cool. They're expensive enough in the shops (€60) but you can get them online (ebay) for around €20.

[Sandwell]

Run early in the morning or late in the evening. Most people are going to suffer in these temperatures. I don't think there's any quick fix.

[rom]

wear white and a hat. Ran 6 miles in it at about 4 yesterday, was slow but it was fine. Going to go out for an hour in the min.

[tunguska]

Originally Posted by NoelJ

How does everyone else deal with the heat? I've been trying to run in this heat but a 5k in this heat is like a 15/20k normally. I've been carrying water with me which I usually don't do but it still doesn't do much. I haven't ran for the past 3 days because its been 25 degrees here.

Is there anyway to deal with this? And would people advise running in this if its so difficult?

First day or two knocked the bejasus out of me but body is acclimatising quickly. Yesterdays run was fine and didnt take such a bite. I dont think avoidance is the answer, if you just keep exposing yourself to the heat(wearing sunscreen of course) your body will adapt.

[mloc123]

It's not really that warm here. Try running in 35+ with humidity.

If you struggle with 25 degrees get out early. It was a chilly 15ish this morning at 7.

[huskerdu]

You get used to it. I didn't believe that when I was told that, but it really does happen.

I am pale, even by Irish standards, freckled and get sun burn just looking at holiday brochures, but even I have acclimitised to running in this weather.

Having said that, dont struggle on for the sake of it, if you are suffering.

If you end up running in the middle of the day, then run a bit slower, find some shade, wear sunscreen, stop to sip water if you need to.

[RacoonQueen]

I was fine running in it on Monday, Thursday and today was a struggle. It's all about adapting to it really. I usually avoid running in this weather and would run earlier/later because of it, despite the fact I always tell people to run in the wind and rain in case it's like that on race day.

Sadly, adapting is hard because it probably won't be like this next week and then we'll be trying to adapt again for a week or two in two months time.

[Gringo78]

Wear sunscreen. Even if you think you will not be out long enough to get burned, your skin will still be stressed by the sun. A high factor sunblock prevents this. 25deg is not much different to running on a treadmill in a stuffy gym, just slow things down a bit.

I'm running in midday 30deg sun in south of Spain at the moment. Took a few days to acclimatise but almost back to normal pace now after a week. Was around 30sec/mile slower for first few days.

[robinph]

Have a 10k race tomorrow morning which I'm not really looking forward to now with the weather. Just have to get it finished asap and then hit the pub for a refreshing pint.

If I was going for a training run then I'd be looking for a slow trail through the woods with a camelback on and not be rushing anywhere.

[dahat]

As i am shaved bald on top i find suncream stops the heat escaping and it all just runs down my face,pure annoying.....

[TarfHead]

I'm in the process of working up from being able to run 10K comfortably, to a half-marathon in July. Last week (Friday) I ran 8.4 miles and felt I could have kept on running at the end. On Tuesday (8m) and again yesterday (9m), both evening runs, I had absolutely nothing. Am I the only one hoping for a break in the weather ? Some cloud and drop in temperature please !

[sideswipe]

Originally Posted by TarfHead

I'm in the process of working up from being able to run 10K comfortably, to a half-marathon in July. Last week (Friday) I ran 8.4 miles and felt I could have kept on running at the end. On Tuesday (8m) and again yesterday (9m), both evening runs, I had absolutely nothing. Am I the only one hoping for a break in the weather ? Some cloud and drop in temperature please !

Boo you
This is probably our 1 week of summer and it's not that hot........I've never used the following expression on this forum before, but you sir/madam need to HTFU

[shels4ever]

Was on a vey easy week this week, did about 5 miles on the beach yesterady very slow, with a nice swim after. Really love running in this weather jsut slow the pace right down and enjoy...

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