Exercising concessions due to the heat

Calliope610
Calliope610 Posts: 3,783 Member
edited February 24 in Fitness and Exercise
Yesterday I went on my regular Saturday morning 6+mile hike and definitely felt the efforts of Texas heat and humidity. I had to cut the hike short by 1.5miles because I was feeling more fatigued than usual. ETA: I can easily do the hike in cooler temperatures. I also am concerned for my workout partner, my 16mo heeler pup. The fact that my shoes need to be replaced and I am feeling the strain of improper support also added to me decision to end my hike earlier than usual. I know I could have pushed on and completed the 6 miles, but because I know there is a fine line between hard-core fitness and fool-hardy fitness, I opted to err on the side of caution.

What concessions, if any, do you make when walking/jogging/running/biking in high temps (90+ degrees) and humidity?

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  • ZenInTexas
    ZenInTexas Posts: 781 Member
    I get up earlier. I choose running over sleep. Finished 13.1 miles before 7:30 am today.
  • MiloBloom83
    MiloBloom83 Posts: 2,724 Member
    I will try to run early, or after dark. I live in a small town, and running at night poses no issues. If I'm running 6 miles or more, I will head out before hand and drop water, because I hate carrying things when I run. When I ride, I try to change my route so I hit a town or convenience store every 20 miles.
  • MiloBloom83
    MiloBloom83 Posts: 2,724 Member
    I will try to run early, or after dark. I live in a small town, and running at night poses no issues. If I'm running 6 miles or more, I will head out before hand and drop water, because I hate carrying things when I run. When I ride, I try to change my route so I hit a town or convenience store every 20 miles.
  • CipherZero
    CipherZero Posts: 1,418 Member
    What concessions, if any, do you make when walking/jogging/running/biking in high temps (90+ degrees) and humidity?

    I've done 6+ miles with a 20kg pack in 110F high-humidity conditions. More water and bring orange juice help a lot; that's about the concessions I'll make.
  • Galatea_Stone
    Galatea_Stone Posts: 2,037 Member
    I tend to choose my time and location and type of workout based on the heat. I ran yesterday in 92 degrees, and it was a little more difficult than it should have been, but I was well hydrated and did fine. We've hiked recently in 90 degree heat, and I carry a 1.5L camel pak filled with ice and water. Mostly ice that melts as the hike goes on.

    I ride my bike more than run, and I'm not as affected by the heat when I do. When I'm on a beach,I can keep my feet in the water (barefoot running) and it keeps me mostly cool. I don't make it to the beach as often, so I've stopped running as much.

    I lift inside a gym, or on my pool deck. I hit the heavy bag outside, but usually early morning right after my husband leaves for work.
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    I'd get up earlier but I hate mornings. I drink water and deal with the heat. That said, your hiking companion won't deal with the heat well so make sure you bring water.
  • wilsoje74
    wilsoje74 Posts: 1,720 Member
    Hydrate well before, bring water for my pup, go earlier or later, and I sometimes go slower than usual.
  • beckyjeanleemaddox
    beckyjeanleemaddox Posts: 154 Member
    I get up earlier. I choose running over sleep. Finished 13.1 miles before 7:30 am today.
    wow
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