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Overheating immediately while running outside?

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  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    If you are running in the morning, you need to eat more (fruits, clean carbs, etc.) , which could help with the headaches, etc. in the heat. A 20 oz. pepsi is not going to get you through a solid run...

    Disagree. I run fasted every morning, up to 20 miles.

    Two words: Slow down.
  • rayvynn5374
    rayvynn5374 Posts: 272 Member
    I looked at your diary a bit and I only see pepsi as your fluids. Are you drinking water adn not logging it? I drink almost a gallon a day of water.
  • rayvynn5374
    rayvynn5374 Posts: 272 Member
    I also caution you on wet clothing, definitely try it for a short run and see how it works but be aware that it can cause chaffing.
  • labeachgirl
    labeachgirl Posts: 158 Member
    Perhaps try the C25K program to help you slowly build up your outside endurance level.
  • blah2989
    blah2989 Posts: 338 Member
    In summer where I am it is typically no less than 85 degrees to 115. Lately its only been eh mid ninetys or so. Try running around 6am or 5:30- 7:30pm. The sun hasnt been going down till about 830, so you could stay out later. ( I live in the country and take my dog, who would gladly run up to a pack of coyotes or a mountain lion, to play so I try to avoid running after 7:30) That seems to help. I dont run more than 20 minutes and make sure to walk back, to help "cool down". You can also take a bottle of water with you. When I jog in the house, I hardly break a sweat, even at a faster pace. Outside I break a sweat in the first 2-5 minutes for sure.
  • blah2989
    blah2989 Posts: 338 Member
    I should add that I JUST started running. I run a mile in about 16 min ( I know I suck compared to you pros lol) and then take leisurely- moderate walk back.
  • lilyp91
    lilyp91 Posts: 22 Member
    Are you trying to run at the same pace outdoors as on your treadmill in the A/C?

    Rule # 1 for hot humid weather is to slow down...........

    Yes, yes! I second this advice!!!
  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    Some people just can't run in the heat. It's as simple as that.

    Bill Rodgers couldn't.
  • Okeyboy
    Okeyboy Posts: 27 Member
    I'm quite the opposite. I love running in the heat. I feel alive with the sun beating on my shirtless back.
  • TheWiseCat
    TheWiseCat Posts: 297
    I looked at your diary a bit and I only see pepsi as your fluids. Are you drinking water adn not logging it? I drink almost a gallon a day of water.

    I didn't realize anyone actually logged their water.
    I can assure you that my fluid intake is more than 1 pepsi a day... or I'd be dead lol.
  • TheWiseCat
    TheWiseCat Posts: 297
    I'm quite the opposite. I love running in the heat. I feel alive with the sun beating on my shirtless back.

    and that's exactly what I want. Except instead I feel like I'm dying lol.
  • rayvynn5374
    rayvynn5374 Posts: 272 Member
    I didn't realize anyone actually logged their water.
    I can assure you that my fluid intake is more than 1 pepsi a day... or I'd be dead lol.
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    I log mine but i may the oddball
  • guessrs
    guessrs Posts: 358 Member
    Yes, when I started running. I had to stop after25 min plus had to walk then run slowly.. I did that for a month then slowly increased minutes and speed. After two months I began to see improvements.
    There is hope, with time I was able to run slowly for an hour. Now I dash for 3.5 hours with no problems whatever. So slow down and give it time. Listen to your body.
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