Summer running sucks so hard

[Anonymous]

Why are you running outside in this weather?

[Anonymous]

OP here. Proud of those of you that braved your outside runs today and the past few days, and totally get those of you that abstained.

I felt really sick in the afternoon, despite hydrating plenty. Then I ate some salt and felt better.

Salt gets demonized too much, but those of us who are active and sweaty often have to make sure we get enough.

Go eat some salt, summer runners.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why are you running outside in this weather?

I’m training for a marathon, and I lent my treadmill to a friend.

If you get out early enough, it’s bearable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Proud of those of you that braved your outside runs today and the past few days, and totally get those of you that abstained.

I felt really sick in the afternoon, despite hydrating plenty. Then I ate some salt and felt better.

Salt gets demonized too much, but those of us who are active and sweaty often have to make sure we get enough.

Go eat some salt, summer runners.

I don't run outdoors in this weather, but I do work with a personal trainer and he does stress this. Unless you have an underlying condition that is adversely impacted by high levels of sodium, if you are working out hard, you NEED salt and electrolytes! Salt is unfairly demonized IMHO.

[Anonymous]

I do love me some Gatorade after summer runs. It’s the only time outside of races I drink it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I use a running belt and freeze the two water bottles that come with it. As the water melts I pour it on my head. This helps a lot.

It’s also key to start as early as possible, by 6am at the latest.

That’d pbe nice but the sun doesn’t come out until 615. I start at 630 and it’s hard. Skipped a few days this past week and excited to go tomorrow AM. Should be a nice week!

[Anonymous]

You guys, I just remembered that last summer I ran *in a mask*. My neighborhood was insane about masking last year and people would flip out if they saw unmasked runners, so I ran in a mask all last summer. Initially I wore a regular mask and it made me want to die, so then I switched to a neck gaiter. And then there was that bogus story about how neck gaiters create more Covid particle and I had a friend tell me I should mask up again. I think I cried that day.

Anyway, I couldn't bring myself to run today or yesterday because it's so gross, but the memory of running in DC in July in a mask in 2020 just came back to me and I seriously can't believe that happened. We all went crazy last year.

Me too! In the winter I just kept the gator because it was warm. I am very glad to not run in a mask anymore.

[Anonymous]

Stop making excuses fatties

[Anonymous]

yesterday was THE HOTTEST day of the year. If you managed even 1 mile you’re a rock star.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You guys, I just remembered that last summer I ran *in a mask*. My neighborhood was insane about masking last year and people would flip out if they saw unmasked runners, so I ran in a mask all last summer. Initially I wore a regular mask and it made me want to die, so then I switched to a neck gaiter. And then there was that bogus story about how neck gaiters create more Covid particle and I had a friend tell me I should mask up again. I think I cried that day.

Anyway, I couldn't bring myself to run today or yesterday because it's so gross, but the memory of running in DC in July in a mask in 2020 just came back to me and I seriously can't believe that happened. We all went crazy last year.

ha ha totally! every time I step outside lately I remind myself “Delta sucks but at least we don’t have to wear masks outside.” I vividly remember the stupid theater of pulling my mask up for the 2 seconds I was passing someone … and I didn’t even really start running until the fall! Also remember people glaring at me for not wearing a mask on my bike … in the bike lane.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I honestly just take a break from running from about mid-June through August. Give me a 30 degree run any day over this heat and humidity.

Agree

I went as low as 18 degrees over the winter. Brisk and invigorating.

I was going to try first thing this am but it was already 80 degrees

Opted for treadmill

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:yesterday was THE HOTTEST day of the year. If you managed even 1 mile you’re a rock star.

I ran 5, at a good pace. 😄

Yes, I am that crazy friend that each of you has who actually LOVES running in this weather.

But I’ll be jealous of you all in a couple of months when it’s “too cold” for me to run (basically under 50 degrees) and I rely on yucky indoor cardio machines.

[Anonymous]

I ran last week at 6:15am and it felt like running through soup. Still able to maintain about 8:30 minute mile give or take for around 3 miles. But I had a massive headache all week from outdoor running. Not drinking enough Gatorade to replenish my salts afterwards. I was in New England for July and running there felt like fall compared to here! Nice cool brisk air! Even doing hills wasn't mildly as difficult as running in 93% humidity at 6:15am in DC!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:yesterday was THE HOTTEST day of the year. If you managed even 1 mile you’re a rock star.

I ran 5, at a good pace. 😄

Yes, I am that crazy friend that each of you has who actually LOVES running in this weather.

But I’ll be jealous of you all in a couple of months when it’s “too cold” for me to run (basically under 50 degrees) and I rely on yucky indoor cardio machines.

You can run in the cold. Its not that bad once you get used to it. You just need the right gear and you don't even feel it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:yesterday was THE HOTTEST day of the year. If you managed even 1 mile you’re a rock star.

I ran 5, at a good pace. 😄

Yes, I am that crazy friend that each of you has who actually LOVES running in this weather.

But I’ll be jealous of you all in a couple of months when it’s “too cold” for me to run (basically under 50 degrees) and I rely on yucky indoor cardio machines.

You can run in the cold. Its not that bad once you get used to it. You just need the right gear and you don't even feel it.

I can run in the cold, you’re right, but I HATE it. My nose starts to run as soon as the temp is in the 40s, so then I am either blowing snot rockets or getting snail tails on my sleeves — either is gross. And I have to layer up ridiculously since I’ve got low body temp/low BP to begin with.

I completely admit that as much as people whine about running in the heat and humidity, I’m twice as whiny/wussy about the “cold.” It’s just how I am. I’ll enjoy these hot and humid months, then go into my cardio-machine hibernation! It’ll mean one less runner huffing on your trails from October onwards. 😀