Topic: The HEAT, mygawd, the HEAT (index)
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Joy
TN
Member Since:
11/02/2005 Total Posts: 109
15.3 Months Ago
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So the past few weeks in the Southeast it has been incredibly hot. At 10:00 am today it was already 97 here, forecast is for 105. But it's been so DRY, like under 50% humidity, that it's relatively pleasant.My brick Sat at 102F was enjoyable (or maybe it was mild delirium). I think the humidity (at least for me-- heavy sweater that i am) is what makes things so miserable. For my upcoming 1/2 this weekend, we're going to have a break in the heat, forecasted for 95ish, but with chances of t-storms, so we know what that means--accompanying humidity. So y'all tell me-- what's it like in your part of the country? Can you run in 100F+ with low humidity? |
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Re: The HEAT, mygawd, the HEAT (index)
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Tarina
KS
Member Since:
02/07/2007 Total Posts: 84
15.3 Months Ago
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I'll tell you Joy, I've seen more people out at 9:00-10:00 pm walking, running and early early morning than ever before because of the HOT weather. We're in the 100's, but I'm hoping for a break! Keep going though, Tarina |
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Re: The HEAT, mygawd, the HEAT (index)
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Terri
CA
Member Since:
07/11/2006 Total Posts: 44
15.3 Months Ago
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HI,
Sometimes from June through mid October our heat hovers in the mid to high 90s. We typically do a stretch in July and August where we're above100. The heat is dry. I don't run when it's above the mid 80s because our air quality is so bad. I do ride my bike when it's in the high 90s and low 100s, in spite of the air quality. I don't know why I'm okay with biking but not running. In the summer our air is typically in the "unhealthy for sensitive people" category. It's one of the most polluted air basins in the US. Very sad.
Hope your temps ease up. I've noticed the southeast has been hit hard this summer. It's one thing to grow up with it and be adapted to it, but another to just have it hit without warning. Hope your half goes well. Slow down and keep your fluid level steady! |
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Re: The HEAT, mygawd, the HEAT (index)
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Tri Geek
MN
Member Since:
02/20/2007 Total Posts: 459
15.3 Months Ago
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Heat...cold and everything in between here in MN.
Lately we have had a run of little rain and temps in 85 to 95. Humidity ranging from 50 to 100%.
Basically, I melt in the heat. My pace slows to almost 10 minute mile but when it cools down to the 60's...bang 8:45 min/mile becomes no problem.
Then again when the temps get to -15 to -30 F w/ wind chills below -70, then I have problems there too, usually because my tissue turns to ice which doesn't bode well for breathing.
:)
Here's to a little adversity in your training regiment!
Greg
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Re: The HEAT, mygawd, the HEAT (index)
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Ryan
TX
Member Since:
09/07/2005 Total Posts: 19
15.3 Months Ago
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Know your pain with the HEAT and HUMIDITY. In Houston (Pearland is a suburb) the temps get close to 100 and humidity is ridicously high +80% (80% this past weekend). My tri coach always preaches "control your body heat, hydrate and find shade". Suggests skipping my track work for the day if I cannot do it by 5:30 am or past 7:00 pm due to work schedule.
I believe humidity is the killer, I have run in high temps but dry (Arizona) and felt a lot better than 85 degrees and high humidity (Houston and St. Louis)...
This past weekend, I had a brick (40 miles, flat HR in the 150's and 6 miles in 8:30 - 8:45 pace). Didn't respect the heat and distance (decided to sleep in another hour. )Bike wasnt bad and I hydrated well (weighed myself before and after ride). However, I was out running after bike around 10:00 am and was fine the first 2 miles out but, heat and sun got to me and I ending up walking the last 4 miles (maybe jogged the last 1/4 mile back)...I would have been down on myself for a "wasted" weekend in terms of workouts but, fortunately I had a good 9 mile tempo run on Saturday. The difference? We started at 6 a.m. and finished a little after 7 (and we noticed it was already getting warm and humid at that time).
Good Luck with your 1/2! |
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Re: The HEAT, mygawd, the HEAT (index)
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Nicole
VA
Member Since:
11/24/2006 Total Posts: 202
15.2 Months Ago
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heat and humidity here too in VA...even running at 4:30am it's in the high 80's and humidity of close to 90%...even hotter during the days...heat indexes of 110+....hang in there and hydrate everyone!! |
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