Anonymous
05/08/2025 15:06
Subject: How to not lose running progress
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I had to reduce running to fit in strength training but find I still need at least a couple short runs a week outdoors just to maintain sanity. In summer I like to go at dusk if feasible. You don't have to make a full switch, just drop back and switch it up a but. It will probably take a couple weeks to work back up to your winter distance/times, but then it will be fall and that will be fun!
It's SO hot at dusk.
Yeah but I find direct sunlight to be worse than humidity. Plus I like seeing the fireflies for the few weeks they're out, and the street lamps turning on, and it's a nice way to decompress from the work day.
Dawn is a little cooler but my legs are stiff and I have no motivation then. I actually enjoy evening runs.
Whatever works for you!
Anonymous
05/08/2025 10:50
Subject: How to not lose running progress
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I had to reduce running to fit in strength training but find I still need at least a couple short runs a week outdoors just to maintain sanity. In summer I like to go at dusk if feasible. You don't have to make a full switch, just drop back and switch it up a but. It will probably take a couple weeks to work back up to your winter distance/times, but then it will be fall and that will be fun!
It's SO hot at dusk.
Yeah but I find direct sunlight to be worse than humidity. Plus I like seeing the fireflies for the few weeks they're out, and the street lamps turning on, and it's a nice way to decompress from the work day.
Dawn is a little cooler but my legs are stiff and I have no motivation then. I actually enjoy evening runs.
NP, I love the transition from hot dusk and ending a little cooler, with the frogs and fireflies. Then I go home and have a cold beer on the swing set while I cool off.
Anonymous
05/08/2025 09:23
Subject: How to not lose running progress
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I had to reduce running to fit in strength training but find I still need at least a couple short runs a week outdoors just to maintain sanity. In summer I like to go at dusk if feasible. You don't have to make a full switch, just drop back and switch it up a but. It will probably take a couple weeks to work back up to your winter distance/times, but then it will be fall and that will be fun!
It's SO hot at dusk.
Yeah but I find direct sunlight to be worse than humidity. Plus I like seeing the fireflies for the few weeks they're out, and the street lamps turning on, and it's a nice way to decompress from the work day.
Dawn is a little cooler but my legs are stiff and I have no motivation then. I actually enjoy evening runs.
Anonymous
05/08/2025 09:18
Subject: How to not lose running progress
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Embrace summer running. Get out early in the morning. A soaking sweat first thing in the morning is so good for mental health.
How early do you run in the summer?
NP. I go around 5:30 5:45. I aim to be back before the sun is up.
I live on the surface of the sun in the SW so it’s still 90 at that point but 0 humidity
That just seems unsafe.
I don’t live in the hood. Never had an issue and I’ve done this for decades in 3 different areas. Still alive. I see the HS cross country teams most mornings.
Anonymous
05/07/2025 20:10
Subject: How to not lose running progress
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Embrace summer running. Get out early in the morning. A soaking sweat first thing in the morning is so good for mental health.
How early do you run in the summer?
NP. I go around 5:30 5:45. I aim to be back before the sun is up.
I live on the surface of the sun in the SW so it’s still 90 at that point but 0 humidity
That just seems unsafe.
It's really not once you get acclimated. In fact it's easier than the 70+ dew points in this area, because your body can actually cool itself down.
I mean running in the dark isn't safe unless it's truly you're only option.
DP. Sunrise is around 6 am in summer.
It’s already brightening up around 5:45. I guess it depends on what kind of neighborhood you live in, but really, I think it’s fine.
Anonymous
05/07/2025 19:45
Subject: Re:How to not lose running progress
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Anonymous
05/07/2025 19:44
Subject: How to not lose running progress
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Anonymous
05/07/2025 19:30
Subject: How to not lose running progress
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Embrace summer running. Get out early in the morning. A soaking sweat first thing in the morning is so good for mental health.
How early do you run in the summer?
NP. I go around 5:30 5:45. I aim to be back before the sun is up.
I live on the surface of the sun in the SW so it’s still 90 at that point but 0 humidity
That just seems unsafe.
It's really not once you get acclimated. In fact it's easier than the 70+ dew points in this area, because your body can actually cool itself down.
I mean running in the dark isn't safe unless it's truly you're only option.