my god, it’s only 89 and a 30 min hard run nearly killed me. any ideas on how to not explode in the heat. besides losing weight?
heavy heavy heavy sweater.
move to the northwest where it’s december every month
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How hairy are you?
I shaved down before a race about a month ago and couldn’t believe how much better I dealt with heat. I’m a hairy beast so it may not make as much of a difference to you. I kind of like it and have maintained about once a week. The only problem is my once fur protected nipples are now free and clear of any insulation and have been hard as a rock for a month. Bodyglide is now part of my morning ritual unless I want some serious problems. Also, I will never again silently giggle to myself when I see a women with her party caps on.
Also don’t run with a hat on.
Thermatabs. Keep hydrated.
Clippering helps, too. I was also a sexy hairy beast
do more of it.
Some points I made in a post 2/3 months back on correct hydration strategies, will definitely benefit.
Also, I will never again silently giggle to myself when I see a women with her party caps on.
I have a new favorite euphemism…
Last tri’s advice is right on: do more of it. But here’s an equally good advice: don’t do it. It’s not worth it.
When it’s cold, don’t swim. When it’s hot, don’t run or bike. It’s simple. Nobody says you have to be a triathlete all year round. Find something else to do.
Run through peoples’ sprinklers any time they’re close to the pavement. At least you end up feeling a little cooler for 30-60 seconds.
OK, here is some advice from a person of northern European descent who struggled for years in the heat and humidity in the southeast US. Keeping your fluid levels high is important, but especially during the hottest months of the year. So, assuming you are adequately hydrated…
- Gradually extend your exercise time and intensity in the heat. Start with the real easy stuff - so easy it feels like a waste of time. I am referring to walking for 1 hour or so during the hottest part of the day. Do this a few times a week for 2 weeks.
- The next two weeks you will need to walk 15 min, jog 30 min, walk 15 min. Do this 3x per week during the hottest part of the day.
- Final piece of advice: you cannot “conquer” the heat, you must learn to work with it. Always begin gradually and end gradually.
There may be some long term adaptations that occur. If you live in a northern climate, your opportunities to adapt may be limited.
I now find that I now actually perform better under hot conditions - better than I did and better than many others who also live in the same region of the US.
Good luck.
well it only hit 108 here and I work outside for a portion of my day in the heat so I may not be the best to ask but here it is anyway.
- Get up freaking early. Running at 4am isn’t as bad as 5:30am, when it could already be over 95 here were I live. Take a short nap before leaving for work or adjust your bedtime.
- Hydrate and get your electrolytes in as well.
- Do the most strenous workout first if you have more than one workout for the day. Or do the most strenous when it’s the coolest.
- Make friends with the treadmill
- Swim at lunch PSA: Wear your sunscreen
- If it is an option you can move
best strategy i’ve heard. will definitely give this a try, thanks.
Listen to Canuck8, anyone who can race IM distance in SE Asia will have sorted this issue out (or be dead).
ast tri’s advice is right on: do more of it. But here’s an equally good advice: don’t do it. It’s not worth it.
When it’s cold, don’t swim. When it’s hot, don’t run or bike. It’s simple. Nobody says you have to be a triathlete all year round. Find something else to do.
Excellent advice…actually it might be detrimental to your health.
If you are not a pro there is no reason to train or race in unhealthy conditions.
If you lived where I live, you would be doing nothing all year. Today I ran in 98 degrees. Saturday I bikedi n 105. Last winter I swam outdoors at 45 degrees.
Pour water over yourself constantly while you are riding and the same when you run.You feet will have to get used to it running but you will be cooler.
I believe that once you’re zapped by the heat, you’re never the same again. I came back from a summer ride in Florida seeing “static” - that was a little scary - I peed yellow for a day or two afterwards. Last year KJGrog staggered across the finish line of an Oly Tri in Clermont looking like he was punch drunk. The photo sequence of him finishing was disturbing. He said he did not remember the last half mile!
Yeah I hear ya. My parents used to live in Vacaville CA, so I know about the Central Valley’s heat and sun exposure in the summer. Brutal.
It’s a dry heat but we have no alligators.
water over the head while biking does wonders
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