tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post7582580321765658181..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: How to Train for a Long Distance Race Through the Heat of SummerWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12359758887293512482020-06-11T03:37:23.480-05:002020-06-11T03:37:23.480-05:00I'm sure! We have mosquitoes but never on the ...I'm sure! We have mosquitoes but never on the run! Only when you're sitting still or trying to sleep! LOL!The Gaborone Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951125773361296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-87074746956994814352020-06-10T19:32:13.501-05:002020-06-10T19:32:13.501-05:00Summer running is the norm here, so it's just ...Summer running is the norm here, so it's just what we are used to. I do't really make too much allowance for hydration (I will run by the house if I need a drink just because it's too hot to want to carry anything.Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-71634266530494875992020-06-10T15:24:42.355-05:002020-06-10T15:24:42.355-05:00YES! Great post. I was dripping sweat this morning...YES! Great post. I was dripping sweat this morning from a SUPER hot and humid run. And it was amazing!! :) I'll take this over cold weather running any day.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03951737314384873087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-38902306069985303942020-06-10T15:15:10.283-05:002020-06-10T15:15:10.283-05:00So much good advice here. I love using a hydration...So much good advice here. I love using a hydration pack for longer runs in the summer. I typically use an UltrAspire running vest. Definitely don't forget those areas that can get chafed!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307799994749086059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-66340161731745796522020-06-10T12:33:27.937-05:002020-06-10T12:33:27.937-05:00Great advice! I'm glad you reminded me of my h...Great advice! I'm glad you reminded me of my hydration pack! It's the one with the misting system so it's extra cool! Literally!<br /><br />Many years ago I swore that I would no longer do fall marathons (or other long races). The year I ran my PR at St. George in October we'd had a great summer. The next year my plan was to go back and improve my PR. Well, that summer was AWFUL! I mean we're talking 90 degrees and very humid at 4:30 in the morning awful. Suffice it to say I did not improve my PR and haven't done a fall marathon since then.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-49860304960943037592020-06-10T11:48:51.817-05:002020-06-10T11:48:51.817-05:00This is great, practical advice! I prefer cold wea...This is great, practical advice! I prefer cold weather running, but I do appreciate how summer running means no snow. I run early, especially on the weekends when I run longer. Sunscreen is a must! Laura Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12733300278691735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-22663889595398734972020-06-10T07:39:10.723-05:002020-06-10T07:39:10.723-05:00Every year I say that I am going to get up and out...Every year I say that I am going to get up and out earlier. Maybe this summer I can actually do it! I am so much more of a fall and winter runner. The humidity does me in! Thanks for linking. Deborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-48333723510658302962020-06-10T06:21:57.108-05:002020-06-10T06:21:57.108-05:00I like summer but for running, I prefer cooler wea...I like summer but for running, I prefer cooler weather. I guess we're getting that this weekend. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-11414984122091046132020-06-10T06:21:25.501-05:002020-06-10T06:21:25.501-05:00No insects? That would be a win! I'm getting r...No insects? That would be a win! I'm getting ready to head out to the trails after a stormy night. Pretty sure those mosquitoes will be very hungry!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-38889168000796064252020-06-10T04:07:35.482-05:002020-06-10T04:07:35.482-05:00As much as I complain about the heat I really do p...As much as I complain about the heat I really do prefer it over the cold. Since I'm a morning runner I usually beat the really high temps and strong sun, but the humidity can still be really awful at that time of day!Lisa @ Mile by Milehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739298325369206085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-91675796730932981532020-06-10T02:47:57.405-05:002020-06-10T02:47:57.405-05:00Coming from a country that's hot for 9 months ...Coming from a country that's hot for 9 months of the year, I couldn't agree more with this post! Such solid points - we're now in winter and I'm so excited by the fact that I'm running faster and that's because the heat DOES affect pace so I absolutely love your point on that one. We don't have too many insects (I guess because it's extremely dry here) but I'll definitely keep that one in mind for when I travel to other places. I hate getting up early but in summer that is really the only thing you can do especially for those long runs.The Gaborone Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951125773361296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-70193032844551484812020-06-09T19:17:52.459-05:002020-06-09T19:17:52.459-05:00Nah, I'd rather the spring....Nah, I'd rather the spring....Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-4650392647885649992020-06-09T19:17:17.872-05:002020-06-09T19:17:17.872-05:00I ran in Arizona a few years ago and the dry condi...I ran in Arizona a few years ago and the dry conditions were a whole other thing! I swear, running is just plain hard, no matter what!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24023182195314271172020-06-09T19:16:24.179-05:002020-06-09T19:16:24.179-05:00I had a little guy ask me this weekend about sunbl...I had a little guy ask me this weekend about sunblock. Um...not so good about that...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-85991393443863166262020-06-09T19:15:56.999-05:002020-06-09T19:15:56.999-05:00Glad you have found what works for you!Glad you have found what works for you!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-67880311997710222352020-06-09T19:15:12.397-05:002020-06-09T19:15:12.397-05:00There's no way I could run at that HR, lol. I ...There's no way I could run at that HR, lol. I tried. I'm happy if I can stay around 150!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35164257257016161542020-06-09T19:14:33.842-05:002020-06-09T19:14:33.842-05:00Maybe? :pMaybe? :pWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23785121299457079102020-06-09T13:40:31.209-05:002020-06-09T13:40:31.209-05:00Summer running and I have been enemies for years l...Summer running and I have been enemies for years lol. I do use a few tricks to try to stay cool while running - like freezing water in my handheld so that it stays cooler longer, or wetting and freezing a buff to wear as a headband to keep me cool. The biggest thing for me is to make sure that I'm out the door super early to avoid some of the heat and humidity. KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-40736321551906771442020-06-09T13:14:11.890-05:002020-06-09T13:14:11.890-05:00As hot as the summer gets, I still prefer that ove...As hot as the summer gets, I still prefer that over the bi-polar weather of spring for long distance runs. Both of my Grandma's Marathons had less-than-ideal training because the spring weather was so temperamental. At least a rainy run in the summer is refreshing and not bone-chilling LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-51349788837411345092020-06-09T10:45:18.018-05:002020-06-09T10:45:18.018-05:00Our humidity is 16% this morning, it was 6% yester...Our humidity is 16% this morning, it was 6% yesterday afternoon. The problem with low humidity is you don't realize how much you're sweating because it's evaporating so quickly. Dehydration is definitely a problem in these conditions. Listening to your body and knowing when to walk or pack it in is crucial. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are not something to mess with. Kathy McElhaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999643341879464989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-66665205468124219712020-06-09T10:10:16.696-05:002020-06-09T10:10:16.696-05:00You always provide great tips! This morning I wen...You always provide great tips! This morning I went out later than I should have and paid for it. It was hard to run but I got it done. I also forgot to apply sunblock. Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-62959706502036161362020-06-09T09:54:43.139-05:002020-06-09T09:54:43.139-05:00The year I trained for my 18 mile race was one of ...The year I trained for my 18 mile race was one of the hottest & most humid ever. Of course. Getting out there early was key. <br /><br />I'm fairly vigilant about sunscreen. I'm really fair & burn easily. Although I've taken to wearing my long sleeve cool it top -- you still need sunscreen, but if I skip it, I'm still somewhat protected.<br /><br />Good luck Wendy!Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23044718060342891832020-06-09T06:20:36.181-05:002020-06-09T06:20:36.181-05:00Excellent tips!
I have just been running by HR thi...Excellent tips!<br />I have just been running by HR this morning. Cool drizzly weather, resting heart rate 44 bpm. Flat route.Very slow pace, aiming for 128 bpm.<br />And then what happens? My heart rate goes through the roof!! All in the red zone! I'll have to try tomorrow again. Maybe my Garmin was off, because I felt super relaxed.Catrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813581612058054899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-89754359038035426632018-05-21T07:12:00.945-05:002018-05-21T07:12:00.945-05:00It is right now. We will get to a point though, wh...It is right now. We will get to a point though, when it doesn’t get below the mid 80s. Sometimes 90. Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-49152515253615067782018-05-12T17:44:06.764-05:002018-05-12T17:44:06.764-05:00Haha I admit I always get a little salty when peop...Haha I admit I always get a little salty when people start complaining about the humidity. I want to say something along the lines of "Do you WANT it to snow?" Glad our long winter is over!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02203298944964642298noreply@blogger.com