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Check out the forecast this week…
Awesome.
Lately I have been getting up at 4:45 to run. It sucks, but it’s too hot to run outside any later in the day. It’s even worse when I wake up at this hour on a weekend!
As a native Texan, I’m actually quite used to the heat (to an extent). Back when I was playing tennis competitively, it wasn’t uncommon for me to play several 2-3 hour matches over the course of a day. Also keep in mind that it’s 10+ degrees warmer on a tennis court due to the surface that is being played on. Trust me, 3 hours in 110 degree heat is rough.
Growing up in Texas, I’ve learned a lot of things for myself, that’s for sure.
- The most obvious is to hydrate. Not right before you run (unles you want to make a pit stop), but over the course of an entire day. No matter what you’re doing, keep that water bottle handy.
- Along the same note, eating properly will prepare your body to perform in tough conditions.
- Don’t skip a workout because of the heat. Go swim laps at the pool or take advantage of one of those free 7 day gym memberships (I know I’ve done this). The possibilities are endless.
- Plan accordingly. Be aware of the temperature, humidity, wind, and other conditions. If running in the morning isn’t your cup of tea, head out when the sun sets. Plan, plan, plan!
Don’t get me wrong, I actually love the summer months. It just takes a little bit of adjusting. I typically run less and cross-train more, but change is good every once and awhile right?
How do you plan in the summer months?
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Props to you for making you runs a priority and finding a way to deal with the heat – I just can’t run that early in the morning – coffee must happen first!
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My boss lives in TX and was just telling me about that heat. And I thought the 93 degree temps in ATL were bad!
Out of curiosity, how much water would you say you drink in a day? My new trainer has me drinking at least 120oz. It was a lot for the first few days, but I think my body has come to expect it.
Holy moly, and I thought Florida was bad! I haven’t run outside in FOREVER. I miss it so much! I’m too scared to run in the dark before the sun comes up, and then it’s sweltering hot once it does come up. Boo.
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I am glad you get up early to run, it would be deadly to do it at any other time!
Wow…good for you for getting up early and still working out outside! When it’s hot, I take things indoors haha
The forecast in Oklahoma looks exactly like that! I definitely need to start getting up early if I want to run in the morning! If it’s hard, I’ll just think “Matt is getting up at 4:45 am” haha
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It’s supposed to be 106 here on Saturday, ugh!
Honestly, I don’t work out outside in the summer at all. I walk the dog for a half mile, but everything else I take inside to the gym.
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Great plan! I have been trying to hydrate loads and eat regularly to fuel my workouts. The only thing that trumps my plan is when I go drink wine on a patio – so dehydrating in the sun!!
I am now officially embarrassed to say that I am dreading my run tomorrow in the 70 degree “heat” – you Texas runners are hardcore!
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It seems that we are really looking forward to days of drinking a lot of fluids. I really hate this Texas heat, it gives me a lot of headaches.
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WOW. That heat is INSANE! And a 4:45 run?! That is pure dedication, my friend. Props to you!
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you just told me you never plan and here you are asking me how i plan in summer months! hahah you are the only non-planner i know with the discipline to wake up at 4:45a to run. you seem to have the perfect balance. good for you!
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4:45 in the morning is so early. I don’t know how you manage that because on my part I don’t think I would, because at that time I am dead asleep. It must be taking you a lot of discipline to do that.
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It has been about that hot here in Kentucky too! Kudos to you for getting up early. When it gets hot out, I take my workouts indoors and do circuit training!
oh man thats pretty darn hot! good for u for stayin motivated!
Oh boy, that’s pretty hot! I don’t know how you run in those temps, I complain in muggy FL & it’s nowhere near 100 right now!
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New reader here, hi! I live in San Antonio, so I know what you mean about the heat! I wish I could get up so early to run like you, but it’s way too hard for me! I run between 9 am and noon when the temps are in the 100s. Crazy? Yes! But I do feel pretty strong for conquering that heat. I look forward to reading more here.
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Grew up playing FL tennis, then moved to Alabama…back in FL and the heat is on! Takes some getting use to again. But for sure run in the morn if ya can or after a good evening rain + tons of sunscreen on the weekends. hydration is so important!
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Haha I grew up playing Texas tennis
I am a guy who don’t really handle hot temperatures well, so I guess I will never be able to withstand that Texas Heat. I get headaches on the 90s temperature, how much more if I get into those three digit ones.
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I went to Dallas and Austin for a week in June–right when you guys got your first heat wave. It was 100+ degrees the whole time. I *thought* I’d experienced hot weather but it was way different there! I felt sapped of energy and just sat there and sweated constantly! I don’t know how you guys survive summer…
Nebraska is looking just as bad and I have to do the same thing as you… more cross training. It is no fun to run when it is so hot out so I just wait for a good weather day or crossfit for my workout. UGH! Can’t wait for fall
I’ve just returned from Asia where the heat and humidity made my running schedule extremely hard to keep, so if I couldn’t squeeze in an early morning run, I’d try to hit the pool which was effective and refreshing!
I wish it was running weather all year round. Thanks for the tips!
If that is the prevailing temperature, I would rather hit the laps on the pool. It will really give the same effect as running, with less chances of heat stroke. The only drawback is the effect on hair, but it is somehow trivial for me.
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Definitely joined a gym for a bit!!! Totally worth it!
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I definitely have to plan ahead for the crazy heat too!! I haven’t been getting up quite as early since I’m a scaredy cat about running in the dark, but I try to get going by sunrise!!
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oh my gosh 4:45 — that’s dedication right there!! sorry about the heat wave! hopefully it cools off soon!
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