One thing I feel like I talk about every year, though I was surprised to see that I haven’t done a quick tip episode on the subject since 2016, is heat illness.
If you’re planning to run outside in the summer months, being aware of the early signs and symptoms of heat illness can be invaluable.
Let’s not kid ourselves, heat illness is really serious.
It can legitimately kill you, so you know, it’s kind of important to talk about eh?
Ready or not, summer (at least for us in the Northern Hemisphere) is right around the corner!
Some of us have already been dealing with summer heat and humidity for several weeks, and for those of you that get to enjoy a legitimate spring it won’t be long before the heat arrives en masse.
Heat Illness for Runners is a Real Concern in the Summer Months
There are different types of heat illnesses that runners need to be concerned about, but none should ever be overlooked because ignoring any of the following signs and symptoms can have serious, and even fatal, consequences.
If you’re out on a run this summer, and are experiencing any of the following symptoms, it is my professional recommendation that you shut it down for the day. The risks of continuing on your run and potentially making your situation worse simple isn’t worth it.
So be on the look out for the following signs and symptoms of heat illness for runners this summer (listed in order of most basic to most life threatening) both in yourself AND in those you are running with: Read more
