training/running issues

hummus40
hummus40 Posts: 72
edited December 24 in Fitness and Exercise
ok, i have to issues that i wanted you guys to sound off on...

both relate to the HEAT and training (for my marathon in October)

....if you "miss" your daily run (due to whatever reason, for mine its due to the outside temp/heat index) do you DOUBLE your run the next day or just "chalk it up" as a MISSED day?

...when your running in such EXTREME heats (above 95 degrees) do you BURN more calories?

:huh:

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  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    I wouldn't suggest doubling up the next day. That may provide more stress than the body can handle. Maybe add a mile or two, but don't overdo it. If you miss one workout here and there, it's not going to impact your overall performance in a measurable way. Now, if you start missing one run every week, that's going to have an impact.

    The key to successfully running in the heat is to just slow down. In temperatures in the 90s, slow down from 30 to 45 seconds per mile. Just take it slow and easy. You are going to still gain the aerobic fitness that should be the goal for almost every run in a marathon training plan.
  • piesbd
    piesbd Posts: 196 Member
    I wouldn't suggest doubling up the next day. That may provide more stress than the body can handle. Maybe add a mile or two, but don't overdo it. If you miss one workout here and there, it's not going to impact your overall performance in a measurable way. Now, if you start missing one run every week, that's going to have an impact.

    The key to successfully running in the heat is to just slow down. In temperatures in the 90s, slow down from 30 to 45 seconds per mile. Just take it slow and easy. You are going to still gain the aerobic fitness that should be the goal for almost every run in a marathon training plan.

    ^^^^ This.

    Also, while not ideal, you can move a run inside in the extreme heat. Try to get out as often as possible, early morning if you can. However, in the extreme heat (we are above 100 this week) you can always treadmill it.

    And make sure you are hydrating more than normal when running in the heat....

    And I have no clue if you burn more calories... sure feels that way! I did a brick on Monday (in 100 deg heat) and thought I was going to waste away! (after the heat exhaustion that is!)
  • hummus40
    hummus40 Posts: 72
    GOOD TIPS

    THANKS! :smile:
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