oppressive heat

**bacarver** · 08-07-2007, 09:29 PM

Yes, Sundial . . . I'll use my trainer on Thursday. I have it set up in my basement where it is cool. My Lab/Rottie and Golden will lie on the cool concrete floor while I do my 45 minute workout. I have a kayak and I also do a lot of forest trail hiking. I may do two things that day in an attempt to get my "bikie high". Adapting to the situation is required here. The heat is so unbelievably dangerous that keeping the same routines can lead to getting sick. I look forward to cooler weather and getting back on my trek 1500.
Barb

**emily_in_nc** · 08-08-2007, 01:29 PM

It's 103 (record high for this date) with a heat index of 115 here in central NC as I write this from work. I am NOT looking forward to walking in the parking lot today on my way to my car. Riding is simply out of the question.

Longing for fall,

Emily

**IFjane** · 08-08-2007, 01:32 PM

We cancelled our regular group ride yesterday & rescheduled it for tomorrow - when the temperature is forecast to be a "chilly" 95....

100 degrees here right now - not sure if it is a record or not. Leaving the office in 5 minutes.....

**rachelroo** · 08-08-2007, 01:47 PM

I'm in Indiana too, and I just picked up a new bike, but I can't fathom getting out there in this heat. The gym is my friend too, and I'll enjoy my new bike when I can actually enjoy it.

**Blueberry** · 08-08-2007, 06:41 PM

It was NASTY here today - Emily is right!! The worst part is the air quality, though. We've been under an air stagnation warning for most of the week. Not good for the lungs to exercise. YUCK!!!

**SouthernBelle** · 08-09-2007, 05:53 AM

I headed out for a ride at 5:30 this morning. It was a 'cool' 80. I can't ride as long as I normally would, but at least it's a ride.

**sundial** · 08-09-2007, 01:36 PM

I rode yesterday for a 45 miler and it was 97 when I finished. I didn't feel as exhausted because I headed out before I baked from the heat of the road. That, and my CamelBak kept me hydrated. I am really bad about not drinking enough. I've always joked to my hubby that if we ever crash in a desert to let me go and find help. I can go a long time without water.

Today it's 101 now with 52% humidity, which makes the heat index 112. I'm meeeeeeeeeeellllting.

**sundial** · 08-09-2007, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by CA_in_NC

We've been under an air stagnation warning for most of the week. Not good for the lungs to exercise. YUCK!!!

What is air stagnation?

**Trekhawk** · 08-09-2007, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by sundial

What is air stagnation?

I think this might help
http://www.teachmefinance.com/Scient...tagnation.html

After travelling to the East coast this summer I have decided you girls are very tough. The humidity would kill me. I felt drained just walking around doing the tourist thing nevermind riding my bike.

**sundial** · 08-09-2007, 02:34 PM

Oh. Ewwwwww! Gas masks anyone?

**batsheva** · 08-09-2007, 04:29 PM

hmm.. only mad dogs and englishmen....

maybe it wasnt so advisable to go for a ride at noon today---
although i am pleased to report that due to the heat, i have now mastered the 'in motion chunder' whilst cycling without getting any on myself

**Blueberry** · 08-09-2007, 06:31 PM

Our heat index was only 119 today. Ick.

Glad to see someone beat me to the air stagnation explanation. We had high levels of particulates and ground level ozone. Makes me want to move back to the beach where it may be hot and sticky, but the air quality is good!

CA

**Trekhawk** · 08-09-2007, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by CA_in_NC

Our heat index was only 119 today. Ick.

Glad to see someone beat me to the air stagnation explanation. We had high levels of particulates and ground level ozone. Makes me want to move back to the beach where it may be hot and sticky, but the air quality is good!

CA

That has got to suck. I hope the air clears and the temps drop for you soon.

**crazycanuck** · 08-09-2007, 09:47 PM

Hey Trekhawk,

How did the heat in the Eastern US compare to the heat we endure in Australia??

Can you compare Perth heat to it?

C

**bmccasland** · 08-10-2007, 04:24 AM

It's HOT and muggy down here in the southern swamps too. Heat index put it at 113F. But we went riding after work yesterday anyway. Fool. Didn't ride as far or as fast as usual - 9.5 miles out on the levee, then back. On the way back we stopped under the shade of the Huey P (a Mississippi River Bridge) to rest so we could make it the final 4 miles back to the office. Once I stuffed my bike in the car, I went to our small gym, took off my shoes and stepped into a tepid shower, cooled my body back to "normal", then slowly turned the water to cold (still not very cold). Drank fluids, electrolyte replacement, and tried to rehydrate. Must not have done very well because I woke up at 4 with a migraine - so I crawled out of bed to take a pill.

Still not happy to be at my desk. Maybe the coffee should kick in, soon I hope. Or it's home.

If this heat wave doesn't break I'm seriously reconsidering the sunday morning MS training ride. I need the miles, but it's too bloody hot!

One guy on the team suggested that since we had a mild July, we're just not used to the heat. Maybe.

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