Running in heat. Does it affect you much?

ballyargus

My favourite conditions for running (distances of 8-15k) are usually cool and damp. Days like today really throw me off. I know that 20c isn't hot by many people's standards but it leaves me a sweaty, dehydrated mess.

Anyone else in a similar boat? Any tips on how to manage temperature shift?

TFBubendorfer

Slow down a bit and make sure you drink plenty. Heat affects everyone but running in the heat also makes you adapt to running in the heat.

It usually doesn't get hot enough in Ireland for it to be a serious problem.

RacoonQueen

Everyone is different - heat is a killer for me. Current temps are bordering on being too high for me to be doing any sort of decent running in.
Some people can adapt to it but I never can - early morning or late night running is all I can manage if it starts getting to 22 degrees + (guessing with temps here) - starts to make my physically ill.

Uncle Ben

Far too hot for me today. I went out and returned home after 45 minutes. I think I'll stick to the bike in these conditions.

Wubble Wubble

Just drains me. Anything hovering around 20 deg C, let alone above, I really struggle to cope!

walshb

Bunch of pussies! Good engine needs heat!

Phoebas

Yeah. It kills me too. When I manage to get into some shade it's like getting a shot of adrenaline injected into me.

I (try to) slow down and drink water.

ballyargus

Thanks for the replies guys. Good to know that I'm not alone

CassieManson

Any suggestions re a good sunscreen for running? I find it runs into my eyes on a hot day and it can be pretty sore. Forecast looking like it will be very warm for the mini marathon on Monday.

Definitely prefer cooler weather for running!

RacoonQueen

ballyargus wrote: »

Thanks for the replies guys. Good to know that I'm not alone

The last actual summer we had (2013) I did a 15 min warm up for a session and was sick for 2 days or so afterwards - couldn't even keep water down. I get heat (exhaustion?) fairly easily it seems.
Keep the head covered I guess and try to run in the shade. I'd be fine on the bike - I don't drink on the bike most of the time but weather like this and I'd be constantly taking on fluids. No two people are the same - some would find they may run better in this weather, others will suffer...plenty of people reading this now will think we're all insane as they won't even think this is warm.

hot buttered scones

The last few hot days are killing me. No pace, HR all over the shop. One thing is to get out early enough in the morning before it gets too warm. And the worst thing is it's not even that hot. I'm not sure how humid it's been, but it's the "mugginess" that gets to me the most. It's definitely better down by the coast.

ger664

Come on we were getting hailstones in April and now people are complaining about the heat :rolleyes:. HTFU Drink more water slow down a bit and enjoy it while it lasts.

RacoonQueen

CassieManson wrote: »

Any suggestions re a good sunscreen for running? I find it runs into my eyes on a hot day and it can be pretty sore. Forecast looking like it will be very warm for the mini marathon on Monday.

Definitely prefer cooler weather for running!

Try a baseball cap or visor and put sunscreen below your eyes?

Tigerandahalf

A running cap is very handy in this weather. You don't end up with a big red face. With the sun off your face you will be much cooler.

As for sunscreen get the stuff in Aldi in a white/orange bottle. It is a clear fluid and dries into the skin in seconds.
There are 2 factors - 10 and 20. The 20 will sort you for the day. Never runs.
Don't go near the barbecue after putting it on - high alcohol level in it.

Uncle Ben

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

A running cap is very handy in this weather. You don't end up with a big red face. With the sun off your face you will be much cooler.

As for sunscreen get the stuff in Aldi in a white/orange bottle. It is a clear fluid and dries into the skin in seconds.
There are 2 factors - 10 and 20. The 20 will sort you for the day. Never runs.
Don't go near the barbecue after putting it on - high alcohol level in it.

Brilliant. You wont get sunburn. Only full thickness burns.

uvox

Doesn't bother me. Warmed up legs are a bit more flexible for me.

I still keep the tights on though I compromise with short sleeves.

I use Kiehls sunscreen and it works well - using sunglasses to keep the stuff well away from the eyes though as it does run if it mixes with sweat...

#bringiton

Coffee Fulled Runner

Absolutely loving the past few days running. Perfect conditions

hot buttered scones

ger664 wrote:

Come on we were getting hailstones in April and now people are complaining about the heat . HTFU Drink more water slow down a bit and enjoy it while it lasts.

I think it's because of the hailstones on April! I think it's just a bit of a shock to the system is all. But yeah, it beats hats, gloves, jackets and being soaked to skin with rain. I'm it'll be grand when we get used to it.

Ruu

Never bothered me in Ireland but when you have upper 20s and 80% humidity (midwest USA), that'll sap the energy fairly quickly. I wear sleeves, vest, hat and scandalously short running shorts.

rainbow kirby

Coffee Fulled Runner wrote: »

Absolutely loving the past few days running. Perfect conditions

This, sunny and low 20s is absolutely lovely.

DubOnHoliday

CassieManson wrote: »

Any suggestions re a good sunscreen for running? I find it runs into my eyes on a hot day and it can be pretty sore. Forecast looking like it will be very warm for the mini marathon on Monday.

Definitely prefer cooler weather for running!

Wear a buff, I got 6 on Amazon for 18 quid. No sweat or sun cream to worry about, and you look cool

Irish_rat

I use SPF daily regardless of weather. Invest in a good sunscreen specifically for your face. Zinc or titanium dioxide based are pretty good and not as oily. SPF30 should be enough to protect for a least 2 hours and about 3 pea sized amounts should give enough coverage.

You can use current one you have for exposed areas like the hands and neck.

Regards the heat, I find it really tough myself and keep to early AM running usually

RacoonQueen

rainbow kirby wrote: »

This, sunny and low 20s is absolutely lovely.

Crazy people. Cool and crisp with a bit of wind is perfect running conditions!
This weather is the stuff of bad dreams, anything worse, total nightmare!

jimmytwotimes 2013

Run early in the morning or late in the evening? The temperatures have cooled off by then and the day is still bright.

Chivito550

Just get out and run in it. Your body will adapt. A race could be in 22 degrees, and your 6am runs to avoid the heat won't help you then. With Ireland it's not really heat that's a problem (22 degrees is merely warm, not hot) but rather the high humidity which accompanies the warmth. Keep hydrated, dress light (no tights!!).

I trained regularly in 30-40 degrees in Melbourne. At one point it was relentless for a month and a half. It's murder but my body adapted to it. Hottest I ever trained in was just under 42. I wanted to skip the session but the coach talked sense into me and we did an easy session.

Now that I'm back here my body has readjusted and 20-22 can feel uncomfortable. 20 here feels warmer than 20 there because of humidity, but it's hardly weather you can't train in. Just get on with it, if you have a goal race that could take place in similar conditions.

Sam Kade

ballyargus wrote: »

My favourite conditions for running (distances of 8-15k) are usually cool and damp. Days like today really throw me off. I know that 20c isn't hot by many people's standards but it leaves me a sweaty, dehydrated mess.

Anyone else in a similar boat? Any tips on how to manage temperature shift?

Running in warm weather as running in heat could mean something else

livedadream

CassieManson wrote: »

Any suggestions re a good sunscreen for running? I find it runs into my eyes on a hot day and it can be pretty sore. Forecast looking like it will be very warm for the mini marathon on Monday.

Definitely prefer cooler weather for running!

im the same finding it really hard to stay hydrated.

as for the sun screen im a super sweaty betty when running so use zinc sticks.

(you see the aussies with it or the cricketers)

you can get some pretty cool colours as well and stick a tube of aloe vera in the fridge for cooling down.. its soooooo cooling.

sconhome

TFBubendorfer wrote: »

It usually doesn't get hot enough in Ireland for it to be a serious problem.

I remember running with you (briefly) at 10 in 10 and the tarmac on the roads was melting and sticking to our shoes.

Coffee Fulled Runner

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Crazy people. Cool and crisp with a bit of wind is perfect running conditions!
This weather is the stuff of bad dreams, anything worse, total nightmare!

Put on your singlet and enjoy it as it won't last.

On a side note I saw a guy running with a wooly hat on yesterday :eek:

average_runner

Love these conditions, did a pb last in Dunboyne.


Think I need a hat on my head now though, a bald patch appearing on my head:mad:

Story Bud?

Cannot cope with it. I have never managed to adapt to it and will take a day of rain over it any time.

I know I will have a dreadful day out on Monday at the VHI 10k.

TFBubendorfer

sconhome wrote: »

I remember running with you (briefly) at 10 in 10 and the tarmac on the roads was melting and sticking to our shoes.

That memory is EXACTLY the reason why I said "usually".
We haven't had those temperatures since.

That event was also a very good example of how we adapt to heat. On day 4 or 5, a few local runners joined us and they all went home after 4 miles, saying it was way too hot to run a marathon. The 10in10 runners just got on with it.

jamule

I seem to be able to run faster in the heat, no idea why

Sunny Dayz

Agreed somewhat with people saying you will adapt. I'm doing the VHI women's 10k next Monday aswell and when I saw the forecast I was so disappointed. So Monday I did my last longest run, so did 10km that morning - it was very difficult, especially the first half of it, few walking breaks, could have done with more water, was a sweaty mess by the end of it. Yesterday was an easy 5km in the early evening, it was still quite warm out but there was more shade along this route and I found it more manageable. So maybe you do get used to it. Typical Irish, always complaining about the weather!!


Will see how I manage Friday's shorter run and Saturday morning's parkrun.

ArtieFufkin

I did a quick 10k run in Dubai last week and the temp was close to 40c. That's when you realise races like Badwater are a serious challenge. I took 2x500ml of water with me and had it all used by 7k!

Cartman78

Doesn't bother me too much tbh.....like running in all sorts of weather so nice to feel the heat on your body for a change as opposed to being pelted with rain, hailstones, wind etc.

I always wear a hat and sunglasses and a smidgin of sun cream - amazed at the amount of people I've seen out this week that don't appear to have any of those on.

However, wouldn't fancy racing in this weather too much (in the afternoon at least) and wouldn't fancy doing intervals/speed work at lunchtime either....desk sweating is bad enough at the best of times but in this weather it could really alienate me from the rest of the office

Maximus Alexander

Heat kills me even if I'm just out for a stroll. Sun on my face has always just made my body want to lie down and have a nap. That said, I still get out and run, just have to drop the pace and I'm sure I'll acclimatise. By the time I do it will be overcast and rainy again though.

livedadream

any of the experienced runners want to give some advise to a girl doing the longest leg of the cork marathon relay and is seriously concerned about melting?

Cartman78

livedadream wrote: »

any of the experienced runners want to give some advise to a girl doing the longest leg of the cork marathon relay and is seriously concerned about melting?

Open to correction on this, but if you think it's going to be hot on the day then you probably need to train a bit in the heat to acclimatise yourself and get used of what level of liquids/gels etc you might need.

I don't think the heat is a problem per se, more so that people simply aren't used of being out in nice weather as it's so rare in this country

livedadream

Cartman78 wrote: »

Open to correction on this, but if you think it's going to be hot on the day then you probably need to train a bit in the heat to acclimatise yourself and get used of what level of liquids/gels etc you might need.

I don't think the heat is a problem per se, more so that people simply aren't used of being out in nice weather as it's so rare in this country

its the sweating and dehydrating i think i struggle with, i love the sun and the heat but running last night was killer only managed 4 miles and the last mile i was dragging myself around...

must find a handheld water bottle that wont get warm in my hand... any ideas?

TFBubendorfer

livedadream wrote: »

its the sweating and dehydrating i think i struggle with, i love the sun and the heat but running last night was killer only managed 4 miles and the last mile i was dragging myself around...

must find a handheld water bottle that wont get warm in my hand... any ideas?

1) I would not carry my own water in Cork - they have plenty of drinks stations to save you carrying around anything. My own strategy is to drink plenty beforehand.

2) If you insist on your own supply and want it cold then put ice cubes into your water before setting off.

livedadream

TFBubendorfer wrote: »

1) I would not carry my own water in Cork - they have plenty of drinks stations to save you carrying around anything. My own strategy is to drink plenty beforehand.

2) If you insist on your own supply and want it cold then put ice cubes into your water before setting off.

i started hydrating today hahahaa

just gunna be really good with all my water until sunday then drink normally monday. a bit extra everyday till then should see me right.

the ice cubes might be good for just pouring over me if i get really bad, the advantage to the relay is i will be in before the serious heat i reckon, im doing leg three and the first two in my group are fast...

hot buttered scones

livedadream wrote: »

its the sweating and dehydrating i think i struggle with, i love the sun and the heat but running last night was killer only managed 4 miles and the last mile i was dragging myself around...

must find a handheld water bottle that wont get warm in my hand... any ideas?

It doesn't need to be cold - just wet. I find when I'm hot that water thats too cold can upset my stomach. I think Lidl were selling bottles with hand straps. Make sure to be well hydrated over the next few days. You should be well hydrated by Sunday night and not waiting until Monday morning to hydrate. Try some high 5 or Nuun tablets in your water (maybe not on race day if your not used to it) or even some dioralyte if you sweat a lot to replace lost salts during the week.

Edit: Also agree with TFB above. Although I'll be hoping I won;t need to drink too much Monday morning to avoid a pit stop.

livedadream

hot buttered scones wrote: »

It doesn't need to be cold - just wet. I find when I'm hot that water thats too cold can upset my stomach. I think Lidl were selling bottles with hand straps. Make sure to be well hydrated over the next few days. You should be well hydrated by Sunday night and not waiting until Monday morning to hydrate. Try some high 5 or Nuun tablets in your water (maybe not on race day if your not used to it) or even some dioralyte if you sweat a lot to replace lost salts during the week.

yeah my GOP has me on one pack of dioralyte when i run anyway (ive crohns) sweating all my salts etc could literally ruin me for days.

started today! hellp tiny bladder!
im gunna be sooo hydrated! il totally run faster hahaha

HelenAnne

ger664 wrote: »

Come on we were getting hailstones in April and now people are complaining about the heat :rolleyes:. HTFU Drink more water slow down a bit and enjoy it while it lasts.

I'm delighted the weather has picked up and it looks like we're getting a bit of a summer, but 'slow down and enjoy it' won't work too well in races! I hope the fire brigade are out in full force with their hoses for the mini marathon on Monday to cool us down!

ETA: whatever about races, I actually like training in sunny weather - had a lovely 8 miles in the sun yesterday evening!

Chartsengrafs

livedadream wrote: »

any of the experienced runners want to give some advise to a girl doing the longest leg of the cork marathon relay and is seriously concerned about melting?

How long is the leg?

livedadream

Chartsengrafs wrote: »

How long is the leg?

5.9 miles i think...
just under 10km...

no need for gels or the like just need to keep from melting or dying... should be nice down by the water though if theres a breeze

its from ringmahon to victoria road

Chartsengrafs

livedadream wrote: »

5.9 miles i think...
just under 10km...

no need for gels or the like just need to keep from melting or dying... should be nice down by the water though if theres a breeze

its from ringmahon to victoria road

Ok. I suppose first step is to view your part as a 10km run and not the longest leg of something. Describing it in marathons terms would make anyone anxious, when really it's less than a quarter of the distance. It doesn't help with the heat question, but the mindset might save you some nervous energy! You'll be fine I think. If it is warm taking on too much liquid in advance could make it very uncomfortable so maybe avoid that.

Edit, missed the past where you mentioned you have crohns, so maybe disregard anything I say as you'll have a better grasp of what works for you!

livedadream

Chartsengrafs wrote: »

Ok. I suppose first step is to view your part as a 10km run and not the longest leg of something. Describing it in marathons terms would make anyone anxious, when really it's less than a quarter of the distance. It doesn't help with the heat question, but the mindset might save you some nervous energy! You'll be fine I think. If it is warm taking on too much liquid in advance could make it very uncomfortable so maybe avoid that.

its not so much the fact its the ''longest leg'' its more that im expecting to be out in the heat longer.

i did the bay run (it was atrotious) in 1hr 15 and the dingle 10km in 1hr 6 so im defo expecting to be out for an hour or just under.

its only my thrid 10km so im excited to see how far ive come along, but its the heat over the distance that stuck in my head.

thanks guys!!!

ps: happy global running day!

im doing my miles for the million kid run this evening! anyone else doing it?

Chartsengrafs

Great, best of luck with it! My post didn't sound at all like I intended but hopefully you got my meaning

livedadream

Chartsengrafs wrote: »

Great, best of luck with it! My post didn't sound at all like I intended but hopefully you got my meaning

i do of course!

if i dont die ill post on tuesday how i got on :P

now i need to go fill up my water bottle!! gotta go hydrate!