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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Its the humidity, especially because you haven't acclimated.  You need to slow down under these conditions or you will end up walking.

Look at the dewpoint (not the humidity, the dewpoint) and the temperature.  You can find this on the National Weather Center cite, linked to in the Capital Weather Gang.  Add the two numbers together.  Follow the following guide based on the two numbers added together:

110 or under -- perfect running weather
110-120 - you might start feeling the humidity, especially if you haven't acclimated.  It will be more difficult.
120-130 -- slow down for the conditions
130-140 -- slow way down and listen to your body.  Dizziness or difficulty breathing, you need to stop.
140-150 -- Even slower.  Shorten your run.
Over 150 -- dangerous conditions.  You probably shouldn't run at all

I went out this morning and the dewpoint plus temperature was 139.  I was running a minute per mile slower than I am capable.

Learning how to run in DC summers involves respecting the conditions.  otherwise, you could really cause yourself some harm.  At the very least you will find yourself frustrated. If you find that you are slowing down or have to stop in these conditions, pat yourself on the back for taking care of yourself.

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Yes, thank you! This is the first PP. This morning was absolutely brutal (I started running in Sept on a treadmill and moved outdoors in March so this is my first dose of DC humidity). I cut my planned 5 miles to 3 and decided I need to rethink my entire routine, from wardrobe to hydration. The above is very helpful and if you have any more words of wisdom I'd love to hear them.[/quote]

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