Running in the Heat--July 5 - 11

[katluvr]

Thought it was time for a new thread!
So I was supposed to run on Monday--being off work and all. But we had a very rainy 4th of July weekend and continued to rain the 5th.
So out of bed early before work this AM, did a 4 miler. Takes me a good mile to get my pace faster than a 12 mm, then did about 11:15 - 11:40. Wasn't terribly hot, bit of a breeze.
So I am doing an 8 week until 1st or PR 5-K plan from Women's Running. Just felt if I had a plan I might be more motivated and stick with it. So we shall see!

K

[rocknrollgirl]

We did an 8 miler over the weekend and a 30 min trail run off the mt bike today.

[Veronica]

I did a brick this morning. It's actually not very hot here. It was only about 70 when I ran. It's very windy and that made the ride portion interesting.

Now the thermometer says it's 80 degrees but we've got our usual delta winds keeping it cool. It's a steady 18 - 20 mph wind today. Nice, I don't have to turn on the air conditioner!

Tomorrow I've got a 90 minute run on the books. I hope it's as cool.

Veronica

[Jolt]

Well, I haven't run at all the past two days--it's just too darn hot here!! Mid to upper 90s and humid. And it's 93 degrees in the house (no air conditioning). Yuck. Tomorrow I will be out of town for a job interview (which is Thursday morning but I'm not driving 4.5 hours each way in one day!) and will try to find a park or something in the area to run in if it isn't too hot (it might be though; it's directly west of where I am). I don't think I could ever live in the south...I wouldn't be able to handle that much heat! I'd rather deal with snowy winters.

[Crankin]

I ran this morning because I was too lazy to ride. It turned into more of a run-walk, but i still got a good work out. It was cooler (72) at 6:30 this morning than it was yesterday, when i rode at 5 AM and it was 79. But, it's more humid and the fleas/mosquitos are out. I did a little over 3 miles. I am sick of this heat. Now I remember why I did indoor activity at the gym when I lived in AZ.
Jolt, where are you interviewing???

[Jolt]

I'm interviewing at a hospital in Syracuse, NY. Getting ready to head out right now!

[kacie tri-ing]

H.O.T. again....8.5 miles last night. Starting to wonder why I picked such a hot ironman. Louisville is known for being hot and hilly, and I figured, hey, I live in Atlanta, I'm used to Hot and hilly...in fact, that's all I have to train in. yuck.

Feeling recovered from running in the sauna last night, which is good, since I have a ride today in it Sorry, I know we are all suffering in the heat, I just had to voice a complaint out there in the universe!

[limewave]

I did an amazing 3 miles along the beach of Lake Michigan last night. The waves were breaking shore under my feet. The air had just started to cool and the water temperature was so warm and inviting. Watched the sunset as I ran and then went for a refreshing swim to cool down.

Best. Run. Ever.

[Veronica]

That sounds really nice Limewave.

Veronica

[kacie tri-ing]

I am totally jealous!

[GLC1968]

Limewave - that sounds amazing!

I got home from work last night, watered the animals and then changed into running clothes. I took a new route up my road which starts with a 0.5 mile hill (no time for warm-up!). There was no shade and it was 94F when I left. I had water with me, but my plans were to only run 1.5 miles out and then turn around. I made it to 1.75 miles before I made a u-turn and ended with a 3.5 mile run that took me 45 minutes. I actually felt fine while running and I took a walk around our property as my 'cool down'. When I got back inside, I immediately returned my husband's call (he's out of town) and I almost passed out while on the phone with him. I saw myself in a mirror and was shocked - I was beet red (unusual for me) and SOAKING wet - everywhere. We have no AC, so it took me a bit to cool down using wet towels and a fan. Luckily, our water comes out of the ground quite cold, so it was refreshing, but ugh.

I hate heat. Today I'm swimming instead - it's supposed to hit 100F. Yuck.

I think we've had 2 days over 80F this year and then we get hit with this. Oy. I guess I can't complain - it could be worse...I could still live on the east coast.

[OakLeaf]

Lime, that's wonderful!

I'm still hesitating to run in this heat. It's been impossible to acclimate - last week's highs were in the low 70's and now it's mid-90s. It's supposed to cool off tomorrow. I've taught at the gym three days this week, rode Monday (not so bad cycling in the heat), and swam today for the first time in Amphitrite knows how long. Maybe a run tomorrow.

[Veronica]

I'm still hesitating to run in this heat. It's been impossible to acclimate - last week's highs were in the low 70's and now it's mid-90s. It's supposed to cool off tomorrow. I've taught at the gym three days this week, rode Monday (not so bad cycling in the heat), and swam today for the first time in Amphitrite knows how long. Maybe a run tomorrow.

Well, it's not like you're sitting on your arse doing nuthin'!

Veronica

[colby]

Ran about 3 today - it was more like a jog. It was 80 degrees, I am trying my darnedest to acclimate and be careful because I'm still in recovery. Also, my dog hates the heat, we stopped 3 times so she could pant in the shade for a minute, so I stretched my hip flexors/hamstrings.

I am racing a sprint tri (about 5 blocks from my house) this weekend. I will probably do yoga tomorrow and a quick check/test ride on Saturday. Haven't seen the water since Ironman, the local pool is STILL closed (and a week behind, so it won't be open until about the 19th). This race will basically be a "push hard as long as you can because it'll be over faster if you do" race. I will be wiggling on my VFF Sprints for the run - if they wear into the bottom of my feet without socks on, I will be looking to try the Bikila barefoot and stretch them so I can get them on fairly quickly. I know I can't wear the KSOs barefoot, even for 3 miles. If the Sprints or the Bikila don't work, I will have to *gasp* wear shoes or explore some flats.

[rocknrollgirl]

We did a 50 min run this morning. Dare I say....it was hot and humid.

At the end of the run, this wet stuff started to fall from the sky. We had no idea what it is...I went home and googled it. It is a substance called rain. I have heard of it before, but not seen it.....

It fell for about 30 mins before it stopped and the big, yellow heat-o-lator in the sky came back out ...... and cooked my brain.....