Summer Running

JosephTree

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I got out late last Saturday morning, at 08:00 instead of the 06:00 that might have saved me some misery.

The temp was up to 85F and the humidity about 80%, and I thought to just run what I'd planned on doing - a 7 miler on my nearest paved and gravel trail (The Schuylkill River Trail). I got out 3.5 miles and realized that it was going to be ugly on the way back. I was a wreck and feeling miserable - almost having to walk by the time I got back to within sight of home.

I decided to call it done at that point, and stepped off the trail and swam across a 30 foot wide creek to skip a half mile of my return run. The water felt damn good, too!

My recommendation to you all, my northern hemispheric friends, is to take care of yourselves and make allowances for more stressful conditions. Especially early on in the season, heat and humidity can make an easy run much harder, and even dangerous.
 
We're hitting the 90's tomorrow in the U.K. with high humidity.
It's the humidity that gets you as your sweat doesn't evaporate and your core temperature keeps rising. Had to bail 7 miles into my run yesterday because I felt myself starting to overheat.
So heartily echo your advice Joseph, watch out for side stitch, often a sign your pushing your core temp. Go out early or late at night, or just stay in with a nice cold beer and wait for the weather to break.
 
Amen!

Jumping in a handy waterway is fun, too.

BTW, Sked, I probably asked before, but I forgot the answer - what part of the UK do you inhabit?

My daughters - 10 and 14 years old - are visiting Granny and Aunty in Salisbury for another week.

Cheers!
 
I hate running in hot weather. I typically cut way back on my running in general during the summer months. 80F is about my temperature limit if it's humid. My favorite running days are in the fall and winter when there's no wind and the temp is in the 35 - 45 F range. At least when it's cold, you have a lot of options when it comes to dressing for it.
When it's hot, you can only take off so much before somebody calls the cops. :D Most places I run, naked is NOT an option! :mooning: :(
 
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I hate running in hot weather. I typically cut way back on my running in general during the summer months. 80F is about my temperature limit if it's humid. My favorite running days are in the fall and winter when there's no wind and the temp is in the 35 - 45 F range. At least when it's cold, you have a lot of options when it comes to dressing for it.
When it's hot, you can only take off so much before somebody calls the cops. :D Most places I run, naked is NOT an option! :mooning: :(
That there, nails it!!
 
I generally cover up instead of taking off, sounds counter intuitive but it works if you wear white. Just look at videos of Badwater to see what works.
 
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.... Just look at videos of Badwater to see what works.

I have a friend, a local guy named Keith Straw, who's run the Badwater for the last 5 or 6 years. He swears by the pink tutu.
...but it's a very LIGHT pink!

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...Most places I run, naked is NOT an option! :mooning: :(

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Sun, Aug 28, 2016 10 AM

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Registration & Fee: Reg opens at 9 AM, 7K at 10 AM. Must be 18+ to enter race/facility unless with a parent. Bring photo ID w/date of birth; family oriented resort but we want runners to feel at ease. $32 if mailed by 8/13, w/unique shirt to wear when you go to town & free use of the resort all day- itself a $55 value. Afterwards 8/13, inc. raceday, $38 while shirts last, $32 when gone. Clothed runners VERY welcome! NOTE: $10 park entry fee for all spectators 18+; also can stay all day. Part of entry fee to benefit Amer. Cancer Society! Snacks, instant results, well marked trails, cash bar/restaurant, poolside awards. No photos please! 1ST mile or so on road; rest on easy to moderate double/triple track trails. Results online using only first name, last initial, state, age, and gender. BE SILLY! ACT YOUNG! STOP BEING SO BORING! HAVE BETTER STORIES TO TELL AT PARTIES! SOME OF THE MOST UNIQUE TRAILS IN PA!

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BOUNCING BUNS

"Clothing Optional" 7k Trail Run
Sunny Rest Resort, Palmerton, PA
Sun, Aug 28, 2016 10 AM

Race in Anything from a 3 Piece Suit to Your "Birthday" Suit! Or Anything Inbetween!
Moved to a Sunday in Aug. ** Slightly Different Course in 2016.

Location: Sunny Rest Resort, 20 miles North of Allentown PA. Just off NE Turnpike, near Palmerton. Free use of resort for the day with each entry or spectator admission-a $55 value: pool, hot tub, poolside bar, restaurant, night club, gym, trails, volleyball, tennis and lots more! Clothing may be worn anywhere except in pool (may be dressed poolside) & hot tub.

bouncingbuns.jpg


For room & camping reservations at Sunny Rest, call 610-377-2911 or visit the website www.sunnyrest.com
Address: 425 Sunny Rest Rd, Palmerton, PA 18071 (near exit 74 NE Ext. PA turnpike)


Awards: Top 2 M and F plus: 18-29: 3M, 3F 30-39: 3M, 3F 40-49: 3M, 3F 50-59: 3M, 3F 60+: 3M, 3F

Registration & Fee: Reg opens at 9 AM, 7K at 10 AM. Must be 18+ to enter race/facility unless with a parent. Bring photo ID w/date of birth; family oriented resort but we want runners to feel at ease. $32 if mailed by 8/13, w/unique shirt to wear when you go to town & free use of the resort all day- itself a $55 value. Afterwards 8/13, inc. raceday, $38 while shirts last, $32 when gone. Clothed runners VERY welcome! NOTE: $10 park entry fee for all spectators 18+; also can stay all day. Part of entry fee to benefit Amer. Cancer Society! Snacks, instant results, well marked trails, cash bar/restaurant, poolside awards. No photos please! 1ST mile or so on road; rest on easy to moderate double/triple track trails. Results online using only first name, last initial, state, age, and gender. BE SILLY! ACT YOUNG! STOP BEING SO BORING! HAVE BETTER STORIES TO TELL AT PARTIES! SOME OF THE MOST UNIQUE TRAILS IN PA!

Optional Online Registration Available at www.pretzelcitysports.com

This is about a six hour drive from me, but I would definitely do it - but I have another commitment that day. Dang! :(
 
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If you persevere/perspire through the humidity your body does adapt after a while.

Here in steamy Singapore, the humidity is ever present. To give you an idea, we spend a few weeks in South Carolina every year in August and it is blissfully cool for us. Even Thailand feels mild.

Your running does slow down significantly. Most people recon it's about 30sec/km at least. Obviously the longer you go, the worse it gets. Booze the night before can be a killer.

But, the advantage is toughening up your body. To give you an example, I was in Green Valley, Arizona in December last year and ran up Mt Wrightson till the trail became too snowy and iced up, a couple of times. About 800m of vert. Coming off from a marathon in Singapore, and all training on flat terrain, I did the climbs very well, only slowing down for ice on the trail. Felt so invigorated by the cold!

So go for it! Your times and body will tell you that you are cr@p but when it cools down you will see the difference.

As an aside, a month ago I did a 25k Saturday morning run in the jungle. The week had been hot with no rain so I was excited that the jungle would be less steamy and I could go harder. So wrong! The temperature was higher, about 32C at 08h00, but the trees' respiration still made the humidity very close on 100% (the forest was as hazy as always). I ended up drinking 6L on the run and another 4L when I got back before I started urinating again. Never felt so stuffed before. But it did help me last weekend on a 21k trail race where I passed 10 runners for every runner who passed me.

Running in adverse conditions is good training, just be kind and gentle on yourself. One day you will line up for a race in humid/hot conditions and you will know what to expect.
 
If you persevere/perspire through the humidity your body does adapt after a while.

Here in steamy Singapore, the humidity is ever present. To give you an idea, we spend a few weeks in South Carolina every year in August and it is blissfully cool for us. Even Thailand feels mild.

Your running does slow down significantly. Most people recon it's about 30sec/km at least. Obviously the longer you go, the worse it gets. Booze the night before can be a killer.

But, the advantage is toughening up your body. To give you an example, I was in Green Valley, Arizona in December last year and ran up Mt Wrightson till the trail became too snowy and iced up, a couple of times. About 800m of vert. Coming off from a marathon in Singapore, and all training on flat terrain, I did the climbs very well, only slowing down for ice on the trail. Felt so invigorated by the cold!

So go for it! Your times and body will tell you that you are cr@p but when it cools down you will see the difference.

As an aside, a month ago I did a 25k Saturday morning run in the jungle. The week had been hot with no rain so I was excited that the jungle would be less steamy and I could go harder. So wrong! The temperature was higher, about 32C at 08h00, but the trees' respiration still made the humidity very close on 100% (the forest was as hazy as always). I ended up drinking 6L on the run and another 4L when I got back before I started urinating again. Never felt so stuffed before. But it did help me last weekend on a 21k trail race where I passed 10 runners for every runner who passed me.

Running in adverse conditions is good training, just be kind and gentle on yourself. One day you will line up for a race in humid/hot conditions and you will know what to expect.
I tried to do walk yesterday but the pavement felt hot because it was in the sunlight. Got any tips on to avoid getting burn blisters with the sidewalk being hot?
 
I tried to do walk yesterday but the pavement felt hot because it was in the sunlight. Got any tips on to avoid getting burn blisters with the sidewalk being hot?
You have to build up to hot surfaces. I've noticed that walking or running on hot asphalt and concrete may not show blisters right away but could in a few hours. Be careful while building up your skin/tolerance.