Comments on: Marathon Training: Respect the Heat https://runblogger.com/2013/05/marathon-training-respect-heat.html Running Shoes, Gear Reviews, and Posts on the Science of the Sport Tue, 14 May 2013 12:34:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.11 By: Andrew Bentley https://runblogger.com/2013/05/marathon-training-respect-heat.html#comment-897069058 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=82#comment-897069058 In reply to Andrew Bentley.

This may be obvious from the comment above but forgot to add the point that the rationale behind wearing the monitor is that at the same pace, your HR will be higher in warmer temperatures

]]> By: Robert Youngren https://runblogger.com/2013/05/marathon-training-respect-heat.html#comment-898109699 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=82#comment-898109699 If you tend to wilt in the heat like I do, never been a good heat runner, then I strongly advise sauna training. I incorporated Arthur Webb’s heat training guide before Badwater a couple years ago and it made all the difference. Basically crank that baby up as hot as it will go and just sit in there with a bunch of ice and water. Build up to 45 minutes sessions over whatever time frame you have available but DON”T try and exercise in there. Since Badwater I don’t feel as affected by the heat and humidity near as much as I used to (that race changed me! Now I know what heat is!). But I still hit up the sauna for any upcoming event where heat may be a factor as I am still a lightweight in that department!

]]> By: Tim Dyches https://runblogger.com/2013/05/marathon-training-respect-heat.html#comment-897176856 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=82#comment-897176856 Worst run I ever had was a out and back trail run supposed to be a 17mile. Relied on a drinking fountain that was on the trail instead of carrying water. Major dehydration and heat stroke. Ended at 15 puking and laying on the ground. Good news is the next run was perfect. Good that you got this one out of the way.

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2013/05/marathon-training-respect-heat.html#comment-898073392 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=82#comment-898073392 In reply to Samuel Ho.

Hoping it helps, we’ll see!

]]> By: tara https://runblogger.com/2013/05/marathon-training-respect-heat.html#comment-902931770 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=82#comment-902931770 I have had (and continue to have) similar experiences w/ spring training. One thing that you did not mention is teaching. I’m a high school teacher and I’m done, both physically and mentally this time of year. When I look back on my journals, May is usually a disaster. I just got over a bad 2 weeks, took time off and now things are looking up. I almost registered for VCM back in January, glad I didn’t . I have decided on Boston for 2014, but for me I can handle winter better than spring. Best of luck.

]]> By: packrats999 https://runblogger.com/2013/05/marathon-training-respect-heat.html#comment-898148668 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=82#comment-898148668 Speaking from personal experience, it’s possible you are starting your Spring training cycle in better shape than you are in the Fall. The temptation is to train too hard too soon in the Spring. As a result, there are too many “withdrawals from your account” rather than “deposits into.” I’ve met great runners who can train hard all the time. I’m not one of them. If I see a trend of too much “hard run/recovery run” accumulating in the cycle rather than enough boring daily distance, I will crash and burn at the end of the cycle.

]]> By: Josh M. https://runblogger.com/2013/05/marathon-training-respect-heat.html#comment-898090558 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=82#comment-898090558 In reply to Pete Larson.

I think the best racing tempature is 50 degrees, because you can still run in shorts and a singlet. Training in the summer heat and than racing in the cold usually gives me fast times.

]]> By: Samuel Ho https://runblogger.com/2013/05/marathon-training-respect-heat.html#comment-897827910 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=82#comment-897827910 Do you think the horrible run would help with acclimatization or is it just suffering for suffering’s sake?

]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2013/05/marathon-training-respect-heat.html#comment-897477452 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=82#comment-897477452 In reply to Guest.

Nice! I probably would have done the same thing with the fizz :)

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]]> By: Pete Larson https://runblogger.com/2013/05/marathon-training-respect-heat.html#comment-898615629 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=82#comment-898615629 In reply to Josh M..

Exactly my experience, 50 degrees is like a magic number for me!

]]> By: Andrew Bentley https://runblogger.com/2013/05/marathon-training-respect-heat.html#comment-897064526 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=82#comment-897064526 I found this really interesting as i’m also prone to bad experiences with heat acclimatization during spring and early summer.

I wonder if running with a Heart Rate monitor could be beneficial to alleviate this issue during training to help the runner moderate their effort whilst adapting to the temperature and avoid overheating etc?

If you know the HR that you can comfortably train at for a long run (for example) then so long as you don’t go over that figure for extended periods of the time you’ll stand a better chance of being ok. That’s what I’ve been trying to do this year anyway.

On the hydration / electrolyte issue, I’ve found it interesting to follow what Prof. Tim Noakes has been saying on that subject recently….

]]> By: StephenB https://runblogger.com/2013/05/marathon-training-respect-heat.html#comment-897126992 Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://localhost/runblogger/wordpress/?p=82#comment-897126992 In reply to Pete Larson.

Well, correlation and causation. Your training is also better at that time of year. Learn to embrace the winter. ;)

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