Jogging in warm weather

jack presley

As we all know today was very hot out and I wanted to do a run but as it's obviously easier when it cools down in the evening I am going to wait till about 8pm. But it got me thinking, apart from it being more draining when it's hot, are there any health disadvantages in running when it's hot?

RacoonQueen

You've to be a lot more careful about dehydration and be much more aware of your hydration levels, there's a very thin line between being fine and being dehydrated. You sweat more so you're more prone to chaffing and blisters. Then you just have to be careful you don't burn.

I'm cursing the sun, I really wish it'd just feck off. Me and Mr. Sun never have been friends. :mad:

shels4ever

RacoonQueen wrote: »

You've to be a lot more careful about dehydration and be much more aware of your hydration levels, there's a very thin line between being fine and being dehydrated. You sweat more so you're more prone to chaffing and blisters. Then you just have to be careful you don't burn.

I'm cursing the sun, I really wish it'd just feck off. Me and Mr. Sun never have been friends. :mad:

Oh don't say that you'll make it snow. I hope it keeps up for a while

gerard65

Dehydration is an issue. Make sure to take on enough fluids before and after you run. Better off with a little and often throughout the day. If your running for more than a hour you could arrange to take on liquids at some point during you run, loop back by your home or stop at a shop. Another thing you may be careful of is the sun if your out during the warmest part of the day - water proof sunscreen, a cap for you head - the usual general advice for staying safe in the sun.
But your better of doing your run early morning or later in the evening if possible.

jack presley

Thanks for the tips guys. Just about to head out now and do my usual 5 mile/40 minute run and it's still bloody warm out!! I've had a fair bit of water throughout the day and might bring a little bottle with me too.

mloc123

I was out around 10 this morning, it was okay. Passed a guy in a tracksuit :eek:

first time I have brought water on my lsr.

pgmcpq

Just going on personal experience here.

Hydration is key. But in addition, once it gets seriously warm and you are talking about long runs start looking at electrolye tables before and on the run. The loss of sodium in sweat is an issue.

Lightweight and white gear and hat (wicking of course) is recommended. I have mixed feeling about the hat advice - I usually end up taking it off.

Obviously the length of the run and what you are used to make a difference. Like any abrupt chnage going off for a 20 miler in 30c if you've been training in 10c is unwise.

Problem withe heat issues is that they seem to start very quickly. I ran a marathon three weeks ago where 40% of the registered field failed to finish (not sure how may started) including my OH. Yesterday in a HM some guy collapsed in front of me with 50 yards of the finish. I'm not sure what the early signs of trouble are but I have seen so many people recently who either missed ignored them.

happy_73

Ran 12 miles yesterday and lost just over 2KGs! Didn't feel right for the rest of the day.

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Mullaghteelin

Personally I hate running in the heat more than any other weather type.
The trouble really starts if you find yourself running with the wind for a prolonged stretch. If you are running at the same speed as the breeze, it really does feel like you are indoors on a treadmill or something.
Changing direction frequently, or choosing a route that allows you to run into the wind may help to some extent.
The humidity is the real killer though. On sunny days the humidity tends to be lower in the evening and at nightfall, than early in the morning.
Running at slower pace than usual may be necessary if you find yourself running in warmer weather than you are used to.
Luckily, I live on the coast. Running on the beach can be much much cooler than just a short distance inland.