The warm weather is here. - Page 2

bagpuddycat · #16 7th May 08, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by richardsimkiss

BPC... have you tried running with less layers on? just out of curiousity, but if you're finding you need to drink because you're overheating, you may find it much more comfortable to run with fewer garments

I'd be arrested

Seriously, I was out running at dawn one morning back in Feb? March? when it was minus something stupid - crazy hard frost and after just a few minutes, I was really warm, just running in jogging bottoms and a t-shirt. I wasn't overheating that day, but I certainly wasn't cold. I overheat in swimming pools when everyone else is complaining that the water's too cold and I'll happily sit in short sleeves in the office too when others are moaning about their numb fingers and putting cardigans on.

Anyway, as long as I keep sipping water, I seem to be fine, though I certainly wouldn't even think about running on a really hot day.

Maybe it'll get better as I lose more of my built-in duvet

**richardsimkiss** · #17 7th May 08, 03:47 PM

Shave your head... that'll soon cool you down :P Best ask Mr BPC first though I guess

Grant · #18 8th May 08, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by steepler

You don't need a drink if you are running for less than an hour really!

I ran a 10km last night and was gasping for a drink by halfway! By the time I hit the 7km, I really had to slow down, because the heat was getting to me.

dimple · #19 8th May 08, 09:44 PM

I think we all need to adjust to this warmer weather, it is hard going. I've just been out, and I don't get thirsty, it's just my throat that gets dry.

scr8pe · #20 8th May 08, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Revenged

I never take water with me on a run but now it's hot i always have a drink after i run...

Me too!

schroder venkman · #21 9th May 08, 10:17 AM

Last night certainly was a struggle with the heat.
My T shirt was soaked and my mouth felt like I had been chewing on sandpaper.
I kind of like running in the cold and dark as it means that there will be less people out and about. When you run past people sitting outside the pub having a lovely drink it is quite torturous!

Squint · #22 9th May 08, 12:46 PM

The hotter weather certainly plays a part for me, the other month I ran 6.5 miles and never touched a drop. Ran the same distance yesterday and was parched despite drinking plenty in the build up.

One thing to watch out for though is overhydration, hyponatraemia is the fancy name for it. This is where you have drank too much water and diluted down the bodies own supplies of salts which in extreme cases can prove fatal. It has been proven that you perform better in endurance events if you are slightly dehydrated.

Squint

scr8pe · #23 9th May 08, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by schroder venkman

...... When you run past people sitting outside the pub having a lovely drink it is quite torturous!

Funny that, I feel exactly the opposite. I feel quite superior to all the heavyweights having a fag in the garden and proud of the fact that I was once doing the same myself. I'm now so much fitter and feeling a lot better about myself.

So while I still enjoy the odd drink (especially outside in this glorious weather) I also enjoy getting a good sweat up in this heat. It means that I deserve the drink and I can enjoy it all the more when I eventually get it.

dicksmith · #24 10th May 08, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by richardsimkiss

Make sure you're hydrated beforehand and you should be fine for most runs... I won't tend to carry water with me for runs shorter than 15miles unless it's very hot.

BPC... have you tried running with less layers on? just out of curiousity, but if you're finding you need to drink because you're overheating, you may find it much more comfortable to run with fewer garments

Regardless of everyones ideals on taking on water during training runs of varying distances, the difference it makes will be minor, by far the most important factor in my opinion is that you get out the door and do that run, whether you have a bottle of water in your hand or not!

I went for a 14 mile run the other evening but before starting I hopped on the scales, 12st 10lbs and when I dragged my sorry backside through the front door---- 12st 7lbs now I've still got the love handles so I guess I must have leaked the rest, I must say from the 10 ish mile mark I was very glad of the paltry 300ml in my donut bottle.perhaps it's just the way my body works but does anyone else, er sweat copiously ( sorry ladies perspire )
smithy

Revenged · #25 10th May 08, 02:55 PM

i'm too lazy to wake up in the mornings...

i normally get up about noon and run in the heat wave...

major problem with sweat but i've already gone down to running vest + shorts...

so other than moving to iceland or running naked - i'm just going to keep put up with the heat !...

it is quite nice though... even got a bit tanned from this running in the sun this week...

Katten · #26 10th May 08, 06:13 PM

Predicted 21degrees c over here tomorrow :eek: hopefully a cloud or two will hove into view...

Trinity · #27 10th May 08, 07:05 PM

I'm loving this weather

make the most of it... we don't usually get it for long

steepler · #28 10th May 08, 07:05 PM

It's awesome!

Trinity · #29 10th May 08, 07:33 PM

The only thing about it is that I end up with a comic tan from running in shorts and running top... not brave enough to run in my bikini yet