oppressive heat

[crazycanuck]

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]

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.

[Trekhawk]

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

I think Perth weather is like California. Hot but not humid.

I was shocked by the humidity on the East Coast it reminded me of the tropics. Im use to hot and dry not hot and humid, however my DH is from Far North Queensland so he felt quite at home.

[bmccasland]

24 hours after yesterday's ride, I finally feel human again. But the heat wave is still here. How do I convince my dog that her elderly body needs to stay in the house and NOT go for a walk. As soon as I get up from this here computer, she's going to start her "WE'RE GOING FOR A WALK!!!!" happy dance.
(we need a sweating smilie)