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QT: Summer Running and Staying Safe with the Heat and Humidity

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Ready or not, it’s about to get hot yall!

That is, of course, if it’s not already hot in your part of the country.

(And if you live on the other side of the equator where you’re approaching the winter months, please revisit this episode/post in October/November!)

When it comes to putting in your miles this summer, safety is obviously priority number one.

So what are some things we can do to make sure we stay safe while training in the high heat and humidity? Read more

Quick Tip: Heat Illness is No Fun for Anyone

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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?

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Running in the Summer Heat? Totally Worth It!

Quick Tip: Run Intelligently in the Summer Heat

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Running in the summer heat and humidity is one of those things that you’re not sure whether to love or hate.

On one hand, there are physiological benefits to pushing yourself during the hottest months of the year.

On the other hand, it kind of sucks.

The Summer Heat is Intense!

The Summer Heat is Intense!

But, depending on what your fall racing plans look like, logging some serious miles in the summer heat may not be optional if you want to be ready for your race.

A Few Things to Remember About Running in the Summer:

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Summer is a Great Time for More Than Just Running

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Summertime is the favorite time of year for many people for a variety of reasons.

Obviously, Ice Cream is THE Best Part of the Summer

Obviously, Ice Cream is THE Best Part of the Summer

As runners, summer can be quite the dichotomy–it’s nice to not have to deal with the hassle of winter time running (cold, ice, multiple layers, etc.) but there are days where it’s just too dang hot for running!

I’ve talked an awful lot in the past couple of months about summer running: from the warning signs and symptoms of heat illness, ways to prevent heat illness, the benefits of running in the heat, and a public service announcement about the detrimental effects of treadmill running.

And as much as I like running in the summer, there are some other great aspects about summer that I love just as much.

Some of My Favorite (Non-Running) Summertime Activities

If you’re looking for something to do this summer besides running, here are a handful of activities that I really enjoy doing in the summer months: Read more

Tips & Tricks for Summer Running (with Video)

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When it comes to summer running, it seems like there are two camps of runners: those of us that don’t mind sweating and those that take their workouts indoors and jump on a treadmill.

Honestly, I don’t understand why anyone would be pro-treadmill, but that’s a topic for another day.

If you’re planning to do your summer running outdoors, whether you’re training for a fall race or just getting some miles in, make sure you’re being smart and making wise decisions.

As I’ve talked about before, heat injuries can go from annoying to life threatening in a blink of the eye, so keep the signs and symptoms top of mind at all times. But as long as you’re not doing anything foolish, hard training in the summer can lead to huge gains in the fall!

Which Camp of Summer Runner are You? Why?