Comments on: Running Long in the Heat https://runblogger.com/2012/07/running-long-in-heat.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Mon, 02 Jul 2012 18:34:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.11 By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2012/07/running-long-in-heat.html#comment-574940430 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=285#comment-574940430 In reply to Jennifer.

No problem! I often get myself into the trap of pushing too hard, it’s a runner thing I guess. Need to always remind myself that it’s ok to ease of, and even to walk from time to time when necessary. No heroics needed in training!

]]> By: elisabeth https://runblogger.com/2012/07/running-long-in-heat.html#comment-574569239 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=285#comment-574569239 I’m a new runner, tackling much shorter distances than you, and your post really resonated with me. I run in Vegas, and I usually try to run around the heat, indoors or early in the morning. Sometimes, though, the races don’t allow that, and I appreciate your encouragement to do what the circumstances require.

]]> By: PurdueMatt https://runblogger.com/2012/07/running-long-in-heat.html#comment-574964263 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=285#comment-574964263 This heat has forced me to start running in the mornings at 6am, since its been 90+ everyday lately in Indianapolis. Now that my body is used to it, I like it a lot better than running in the afternoon heat after work.

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2012/07/running-long-in-heat.html#comment-574939717 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=285#comment-574939717 In reply to DoubleX.

I don’t know that I ever get fully acclimated, but my tolerance definitely improves. I just make effort to moderate intensity, and then when it starts to cool in the Fall I feel like I can fly.

]]> By: Sam https://runblogger.com/2012/07/running-long-in-heat.html#comment-575269224 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=285#comment-575269224 Cold water and constant exertion are the only tricks that work for me in the heat. I freeze 3/4 of my 12oz handheld amphipod with insulation sleeve every night, and top it off with cold water before leaving the house. The insulation sleeve doesn’t really keep it cold, but it does prevent my hand from melting the ice quickly. Everything has melted but is still cool at the end of a 45 minute run.

]]> By: www.Runusual.com https://runblogger.com/2012/07/running-long-in-heat.html#comment-575978870 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=285#comment-575978870 I live in Austin, so the heat index can easily be in the triple digits most of the day. I run early in the morning, and my body seems pretty acclimated. Although, I do have days when I feel light-headed. I make sure to drink lots of water.

]]> By: Dan H https://runblogger.com/2012/07/running-long-in-heat.html#comment-574704768 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=285#comment-574704768 In reply to francesco perri.

Try this: http://www.irunfar.com/2009/02/heat-a...

It doesn’t really talk about the nausea, but has some good info, and lists some additional resources.

]]> By: francesco perri https://runblogger.com/2012/07/running-long-in-heat.html#comment-574533517 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=285#comment-574533517 Pete I’m glad you brought this up because I’ve had two 17.5 mile trail runs in the last month that both left my feeling nauseous. On both runs I had my Nathan Pack, I was getting enough water, I popped a Stinger electrolyte gel 45 minutes in, and had Pro Bars to replace calories on each run shortly after. However on both runs I got sick. Now I am in Utah and running some pretty hardy trails both climbed at least 2,500′. What product would you recommend to keep me from bonking? And I must admit that I am running uphill, all be it at a very slow pace instead of walking, which as you mentioned expends more energy. I’m also curious to find out why the body wants to throw up despite being dehydrated.

]]> By: Jennifer https://runblogger.com/2012/07/running-long-in-heat.html#comment-574654877 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=285#comment-574654877 As a fellow NH person i can say yes, it gets hot here !

]]> By: DoubleX https://runblogger.com/2012/07/running-long-in-heat.html#comment-574620328 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=285#comment-574620328 How long does it normally take to get acclimated to the heat though? For the first time, I tried to run at about mid day and was totally drained! I’m putting in 30+ a week but I can’t do the heat.

]]> By: Matt Bauer https://runblogger.com/2012/07/running-long-in-heat.html#comment-574947010 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=285#comment-574947010 As long as you are not trying to keep a specific pace, I think a lot of it is mental. First, go out looking at it as a new challenge rather than dreading it. Sunglasses make a huge difference for me. Planned walk breaks help physically, but they are also something to look forward to.

]]> By: keith https://runblogger.com/2012/07/running-long-in-heat.html#comment-582851547 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=285#comment-582851547 It took me nearly around 7 days to acclimatise to the heat of austin…initially it was too hard ,heat was saping all the energy out of my body but on the 5 th day i felt the difference and then my body got acclimatised.

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