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TT: How to Get Through Summer Running


Summer is HERE! And in many places, it’s been hot and humid!!

Sorry I’m a week late on the Tuesday topic…

Here are some of MY personal tips to enjoy running in the summer:

Stop complaining and posting about the temps and humidity.

Ok, I do it too.  (But I will try not to…)

If the heat bothers you:

  • Don’t run.
  • Run earlier or later in the day.
  • Run indoors.
  • Run slower.
  • Run fewer miles.

victory for running in only a tank and skirt

Wear Compression Calf Sleeves.

I know it sounds crazy but it is so buggy in the summer. Besides protecting your legs from injury, it will help ward off ticks and mosquitoes.  With spring rain, the bugs can be insane.

the ice cream helped as well as the socks lol

Wear a Baseball Cap.

It keeps you cool (if you have thick hair like me).  It shields your face from the sun and most importantly, it protects your scalp from the sun. Most runners neglect to put sunscreen on their head and a visor will do zero for you there.

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Plan your Hydration.

That doesn’t mean that you have to carry water. I don’t usually.

I mean, how much can you really carry during a hot weather run, anyway?  An everyday runner does not have to purchase a hydration vest.

an old pic (I lost that water bottle 😦 )

But you need to drink even if you think that you are not a heavy sweater.

I usually plant water somewhere on my route or loop my runs so I pass my car (where I have water).  I have even stopped a local convenience store during my run and bought a bottle of water.

Or you can buy a skirt or shorts that can hold a small water bottle or two.

Sign up for Races.

You knew this one was coming.

The adrenaline of the race will make you forget about the heat.  There will be water stops along the course and maybe even watermelon or ice cream at the end of the race.

Ok not as comfortable as sitting in your air-conditioned home or floating around a pool but better for you and much more fun.

at one of my favorite summer 5ks

Happy Running! Any other tips for enjoying the summer run?  Please share.

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Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Zenaida (The Running Teacher) and Jenn (Runs with Pugs).

and tomorrow:

I’m also linking up with: co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, and Runs with Pugs

 

11 thoughts on “TT: How to Get Through Summer Running”

  1. I especially love your first tip! That’s why I avoid talking about the weather unless it’s absolutely necessary for the story.

    We can’t change it, there’s no point in moaning about it. That being said, I am very grateful for the cool summer we’re having here in Switzerland!

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  3. Well, I took your advice this past week and did other activities that I enjoy. The heat was too much for me to run but there are plenty of other ways to be active

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  5. I like your first point! A while back I realized I was constantly complaining about the heat. But I CHOOSE to run and I CHOSE to live in Florida, so complaining about the weather is just silly, and it doesn’t help at all- if anything it makes it worse. I would just add to this that you DO get acclimated to the heat over time. I think is this way, running in the Florida heat is actually easier because we’re so used to it- unlike living and running up north, where the temperature fluctuates so much.

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