Running in heat?

Caleysia
Caleysia Posts: 23 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi I'm about to start c25k outside however in Dubai right now the weather is horrendous
It is hot (average in 40's all day) and humid (very very humid)
So I was wondering is is health to jog in the heat and humidity.. Is there anything I can do to make it easier?

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  • SirDoctorofTARDIS
    SirDoctorofTARDIS Posts: 113 Member
    the best thing you can do is to be properly hydrated and run early in the morning before the temperature starts to rise or late in the evening after the sun sets.
  • taintedbutterfly18
    taintedbutterfly18 Posts: 189 Member
    Keep yourself well hydrated and don't over do it. I personally avoid exercising outside if it is extremely hot because it is so uncomfortable.
  • Caleysia
    Caleysia Posts: 23 Member
    the best thing you can do is to be properly hydrated and run early in the morning before the temperature starts to rise or late in the evening after the sun sets.

    It is just as hot in the morning and at night that is why the weather during summer is sooooooooo bad in Dubai
  • 1holegrouper
    1holegrouper Posts: 323 Member
    That is hot. Really hot. We have had some heat waves here in the states and it went up to 108 F on one of my runs. Yesterday I ran at a 'cool' 95 degrees, lol. Some people aclimate very well to heat and others don't and this is not necessarily a function of what shape you are in. You have to be careful and drink water before during and after your run. Make sure you are getting 'enough' sodium- this seems strange but for extreme hot weather this becomes critical. Wear light colored loose clothing. Also, when its that hot you may need to decrease the distance and intensity of your runs. There are signs you need to look for; dizziness, stop sweating, blurry vision, unusual fatigue, etc. and stop immediately when they happen. I would read up on this on the internet or better yet talk to a doctor who runs. Just like in extreme cold weather you have to prepare carefully and take it seriously.

    Dubai is known for having extremes like a indoor ski resort. Perhaps there is something there for runners? Worst case you can always use a treadmill set it at a 10% incline. But, even doing that, you are not fully duplicating a real run on the pavement but its better then not running at all.
  • Caleysia
    Caleysia Posts: 23 Member
    That is hot. Really hot. We have had some heat waves here in the states and it went up to 108 F on one of my runs. Yesterday I ran at a 'cool' 95 degrees, lol. Some people aclimate very well to heat and others don't and this is not necessarily a function of what shape you are in. You have to be careful and drink water before during and after your run. Make sure you are getting 'enough' sodium- this seems strange but for extreme hot weather this becomes critical. Wear light colored loose clothing. Also, when its that hot you may need to decrease the distance and intensity of your runs. There are signs you need to look for; dizziness, stop sweating, blurry vision, unusual fatigue, etc. and stop immediately when they happen. I would read up on this on the internet or better yet talk to a doctor who runs. Just like in extreme cold weather you have to prepare carefully and take it seriously.

    Dubai is known for having extremes like a indoor ski resort. Perhaps there is something there for runners? Worst case you can always use a treadmill set it at a 10% incline. But, even doing that, you are not fully duplicating a real run on the pavement but its better then not running at all.

    Thank you for the information I think I'll get some light colored pants before I run then what you said made sense about light clothes
  • jennkain97
    jennkain97 Posts: 290 Member
    That is hot. Really hot. We have had some heat waves here in the states and it went up to 108 F on one of my runs. Yesterday I ran at a 'cool' 95 degrees, lol. Some people aclimate very well to heat and others don't and this is not necessarily a function of what shape you are in. You have to be careful and drink water before during and after your run. Make sure you are getting 'enough' sodium- this seems strange but for extreme hot weather this becomes critical. Wear light colored loose clothing. Also, when its that hot you may need to decrease the distance and intensity of your runs. There are signs you need to look for; dizziness, stop sweating, blurry vision, unusual fatigue, etc. and stop immediately when they happen. I would read up on this on the internet or better yet talk to a doctor who runs. Just like in extreme cold weather you have to prepare carefully and take it seriously.

    Dubai is known for having extremes like a indoor ski resort. Perhaps there is something there for runners? Worst case you can always use a treadmill set it at a 10% incline. But, even doing that, you are not fully duplicating a real run on the pavement but its better then not running at all.

    This. Just be really tuned in to your body, and listen to what it's telling you.
  • NoxDineen
    NoxDineen Posts: 497 Member
    the best thing you can do is to be properly hydrated and run early in the morning before the temperature starts to rise or late in the evening after the sun sets.
    This. Drink water consistently all day, don't just chug a class right before you run. (Seriously, water 30 minutes or less before I run gives me cramps.)

    I've gone for runs this summer in 39 degree heat with humidity that made me feel like I was running through soup. Run slow, pay attention to your body and really try to find a route that has a lot of shade. I soaked my hat with cold water a few times before heading out, which was lovely for the first 10 minutes or so.

    That said, the only time I came close to passing out wasn't on the run itself, it was the minute I walked inside my house and hit the central air conditioning. My body was just super confused.
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