Comments on: Holy Heat and Humidity http://healthandrunning.com/running/hot-and-humid-runs A Spotlight on Healthy Living Fri, 18 May 2012 10:23:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Febs http://healthandrunning.com/running/hot-and-humid-runs/comment-page-1#comment-6911 Febs Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:34:55 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=704#comment-6911 Thanks Natalie, My next marathon is on the 26th Dec in Northern Thailand. The Climate should be cooler and the humidity less so here's hoping for a better run. Of course a lot will also depend on how much self-control I can show on Christmas day. Thanks Natalie,
My next marathon is on the 26th Dec in Northern Thailand. The Climate should be cooler and the humidity less so here’s hoping for a better run. Of course a lot will also depend on how much self-control I can show on Christmas day.

]]> By: Natalie http://healthandrunning.com/running/hot-and-humid-runs/comment-page-1#comment-6838 Natalie Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:49:50 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=704#comment-6838 Febs, congrats on what sounds like a great race despite the conditions! This summer I read an article in Runner's World covering this same question. It's frustrating to see what others do alongside you in the same conditions, especially when you've trained together and you know what you're capable of. At the end of the day though the smallest things can make a difference in how you perform: weight, hydration, fuel, rest, stress, strength, form...the list goes on. And while it's hard, try not to compare yourself to your friends. You can only ever do as well as YOU can do and it sounds like you did your best in Bangkok! Febs, congrats on what sounds like a great race despite the conditions! This summer I read an article in Runner’s World covering this same question. It’s frustrating to see what others do alongside you in the same conditions, especially when you’ve trained together and you know what you’re capable of. At the end of the day though the smallest things can make a difference in how you perform: weight, hydration, fuel, rest, stress, strength, form…the list goes on. And while it’s hard, try not to compare yourself to your friends. You can only ever do as well as YOU can do and it sounds like you did your best in Bangkok!

]]> By: Febs http://healthandrunning.com/running/hot-and-humid-runs/comment-page-1#comment-6719 Febs Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:29:28 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=704#comment-6719 Hi I just finished the Bangkok marathon. Even with a 3am start I struggled with the heat, 25-26C with 80% humidity. I started conservitivley but by 35k had slowed to a crawl. I finished in 4.14 more than 40 mins outside my PB. Yet friends I was with seemed unaffected infact one guy got a 3.14 PB. We train in the same climate so why the huge difference? Hi
I just finished the Bangkok marathon. Even with a 3am start I struggled with the heat, 25-26C with 80% humidity. I started conservitivley but by 35k had slowed to a crawl. I finished in 4.14 more than 40 mins outside my PB. Yet friends I was with seemed unaffected infact one guy got a 3.14 PB. We train in the same climate so why the huge difference?

]]> By: Young Frank http://healthandrunning.com/running/hot-and-humid-runs/comment-page-1#comment-5787 Young Frank Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:22:42 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=704#comment-5787 No doubt humidity is what gets me the most! I ran a fair amount in the 90+ degree temperatures in Alabama this summer (reached 100+ on a few days), and after about two weeks the heat never bothered me. I had done most of my running inside to build up and then try to take on the heat. I could always tell if it was humid though, as I would sweat a lot more and of course feel more sluggish sooner. I would take those 100+ degree days with lower humidity than upper 80s and high humidity any day! No doubt humidity is what gets me the most! I ran a fair amount in the 90+ degree temperatures in Alabama this summer (reached 100+ on a few days), and after about two weeks the heat never bothered me. I had done most of my running inside to build up and then try to take on the heat. I could always tell if it was humid though, as I would sweat a lot more and of course feel more sluggish sooner. I would take those 100+ degree days with lower humidity than upper 80s and high humidity any day!

]]> By: Christina http://healthandrunning.com/running/hot-and-humid-runs/comment-page-1#comment-5614 Christina Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:02:06 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=704#comment-5614 Natalie, Thanks for the article! I've only been running seriously about 1 1/2 years but during that time I've seen a slow and steady improvement in my pace and miles logged on my long runs. I had a knee injury in the winter and spent the spring working myself back up to where I was. I felt I was on track again to try running my first 1/2 marathon later this year and then WHAMMO-- hot weather and humidity arrived and my performance began to backslide. I guess I must be running more this summer than last because I am definately feeling more sluggish. Glad to know it's just the weather and that I haven't lost my mojo! LOL! Natalie,

Thanks for the article! I’ve only been running seriously about 1 1/2 years but during that time I’ve seen a slow and steady improvement in my pace and miles logged on my long runs. I had a knee injury in the winter and spent the spring working myself back up to where I was. I felt I was on track again to try running my first 1/2 marathon later this year and then WHAMMO– hot weather and humidity arrived and my performance began to backslide. I guess I must be running more this summer than last because I am definately feeling more sluggish. Glad to know it’s just the weather and that I haven’t lost my mojo! LOL!

]]> By: Natalie http://healthandrunning.com/running/hot-and-humid-runs/comment-page-1#comment-5598 Natalie Sun, 01 Aug 2010 21:54:13 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=704#comment-5598 Mark, you're definitely not a lone! Humidity makes it tough all around. Typically mornings are better even if it's still humid. I just read that this is in part because your core body temperature is lower first thing in the morning so even though it will still be hot and humid outside it will take your body a little longer to feel the effects. Either way, make sure you stay hydrated! Mark, you’re definitely not a lone! Humidity makes it tough all around. Typically mornings are better even if it’s still humid. I just read that this is in part because your core body temperature is lower first thing in the morning so even though it will still be hot and humid outside it will take your body a little longer to feel the effects. Either way, make sure you stay hydrated!

]]> By: mark lidman http://healthandrunning.com/running/hot-and-humid-runs/comment-page-1#comment-5594 mark lidman Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:19:53 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=704#comment-5594 glad to hear I'm not the only one suffering as my 12 mile run saturday morphed into a slow 7 with the last mile a survival shuffle. found out weather was 70s and sunny with 97% humidity. Figured legs were tired from running days in a row, but now it might be the weather also. In a.m. humidity is highest but without sun might be manageable glad to hear I’m not the only one suffering as my 12 mile run saturday morphed into a slow 7 with the last mile a survival shuffle. found out weather was 70s and sunny with 97% humidity. Figured legs were tired from running days in a row, but now it might be the weather also. In a.m. humidity is highest but without sun might be manageable

]]> By: Natalie http://healthandrunning.com/running/hot-and-humid-runs/comment-page-1#comment-1444 Natalie Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:46:14 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=704#comment-1444 @Bill, good tips for changing the mental approach. Somehow I completely forgot about treadmills. I get so anti-gym in the summer (though I go there to use the pool) that I completely forgot about the treadmill option which is a great alternative in high heat and humidity. Thank you! @Srini, I wouldn't be surprised if the high heat and humidity is what contributed to your legs feeling heavy but if it feels that way consistently, I would definitely consult a professional coach or doctor as there could be more to it. It is frustrating though when you can run 8 miles one day and hardly 2 the next. Good luck with your training! @Bill, good tips for changing the mental approach. Somehow I completely forgot about treadmills. I get so anti-gym in the summer (though I go there to use the pool) that I completely forgot about the treadmill option which is a great alternative in high heat and humidity. Thank you!

@Srini, I wouldn’t be surprised if the high heat and humidity is what contributed to your legs feeling heavy but if it feels that way consistently, I would definitely consult a professional coach or doctor as there could be more to it. It is frustrating though when you can run 8 miles one day and hardly 2 the next. Good luck with your training!

]]> By: Srini http://healthandrunning.com/running/hot-and-humid-runs/comment-page-1#comment-1425 Srini Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:11:25 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=704#comment-1425 Today, August 10, 2009 the weather in Newark, DE is been very hot (close to 84 degrees) and 85% humidity. Usually, I run 7.5 - 8.0 miles on alternate days. Today, I was able to run close to 2 miles and was very tied, problem with breathing and my legs were very heavy. Some how, during these two miles, I had to loosen my laces twice. I was trying to find the reasons for heavy legs and here it is ' Article by Natalie'. Today, August 10, 2009 the weather in Newark, DE is been very hot (close to 84 degrees) and 85% humidity. Usually, I run 7.5 – 8.0 miles on alternate days. Today, I was able to run close to 2 miles and was very tied, problem with breathing and my legs were very heavy. Some how, during these two miles, I had to loosen my laces twice. I was trying to find the reasons for heavy legs and here it is ‘ Article by Natalie’.

]]> By: Bill http://healthandrunning.com/running/hot-and-humid-runs/comment-page-1#comment-1421 Bill Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:35:01 +0000 http://healthandrunning.com/?p=704#comment-1421 yeah, we've lucked out this summer in DC, but now that humidity is here, I think it requires, somewhat ironically, that you concentrate more on your mental state than physical one. Be happy with 3 miles instead of 5, or 6 instead of 10, or 20 miles a week instead of 30. And think, hey, that's not bad for August around here. On the physical side, I've found that it helps to keep an eye on the weather forecast and hope for a break in the humidity and to time longer or faster runs to such. Even using a treadmill indoors can be tough this time of year but I've found it helps to maintain current pace. No thoughts on making up for long marathon-training runs but you have more time for Richmond than for Marine Corps at least. yeah, we’ve lucked out this summer in DC, but now that humidity is here, I think it requires, somewhat ironically, that you concentrate more on your mental state than physical one. Be happy with 3 miles instead of 5, or 6 instead of 10, or 20 miles a week instead of 30. And think, hey, that’s not bad for August around here. On the physical side, I’ve found that it helps to keep an eye on the weather forecast and hope for a break in the humidity and to time longer or faster runs to such. Even using a treadmill indoors can be tough this time of year but I’ve found it helps to maintain current pace. No thoughts on making up for long marathon-training runs but you have more time for Richmond than for Marine Corps at least.

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