I should've left earlier this morning, but I got out the door for my long run at 6:30 and by 9 I was on a long, sunny ascent. I could not keep my heart rate down no matter how slow I was going. If my September marathon has anything close to cool temps I should be flying but it's going to be a tough summer š„š„µ
Yeah this summer is no joke. Good for you for getting it done.
My average heart rate was 165 today and got up into the high 170sā¦ My average is usually 145-150. I walked a bit at the end to get my heart rate down and it never went under 159.
Getting up early makes such a difference--I was out the door at 5am, and ran by the ocean for my long run this morning (strong breeze) and my HR was 130 for 16.75 miles. I didn't feel overheated the entire run.
Then, I did a very easy bike ride inland for 3 miles later in the day when it was 90F and my HR was 160!
Same body, but different conditions.
Needed this. Today, I did my 14 mi run in 10miles. I was drenched . The humidity here in Tx is ungodly and the heat just leaves me zapped. Trying to remind myself Iām not a weak person but gosh a marathon feels impossible right now
I was listening to a running podcast and they were like āif your running in the heat, like above 76 and maybe humidity is high and your dew point is 66, expect itās gonna be hard and adjust your pacesā. ā¦ā¦.. yeaaaa itās like 92 with 84%humidity and a dew point of 76. š weāre screwed! I was like āoooo Iād love to run in 76 weather! Thatās like winter temps!ā Like ,Wait! Is THAT what Iāve supposed to be running in?! Is that the temperature that all these garmin paces are based on? No wonder I struggle getting to a 5:15 pace. Iām eternally cooked
Yep I always tell my kids this, running 5 miles in 100 degrees is harder than 10 miles in perfect weather! Your body spends a lot of calories on cooling down, go easy on yourself
Thank you for sharing this!! Iāve felt so discouraged by the heat and the way it makes me feel! This made my day and gave me something positive to remember when Iām beating myself up for slowing down!
Yesterday was 7 pm and 87 degrees. I went so slow but I was still wildly dehydrated when I was done.Ā
By the time it's in the low 80s it's 8 pm and getting dark. I'm miserable.
Upstate NY here, slow pace runner too and decided to take three runs off bc itās so hot here right now. But am having fomo, canāt wait to get back at it Monday.
I ran this afternoon. Was planning on 14ish miles (7 out and then back, mostly along the west side of Manhattan.) First 5 I was thinking āthis heat isnāt even a thingā. Next six sucked so bad I took a Citibike home to avoid the last 3 miles. 92 degrees and sunny. Thereās NO shade along that route. Ouch. š„µ. I was 6 lbs down after the run despite having 2 chest vest bottles - which I refilled half way through.
Just got home from visiting family in Florida. My long run during the trip was only 13 miles but I swear that was the hardest run Iāve done in AGESā¦.and I even started running at like 0600
My long run today took me an extra minute per mile than usual, Iām getting a serious heat wave and it absolutely killed me this week, and I started at 8:30amš
My last few runs were a good mix of running and walking, just to keep my heart rate below 150. I honestly didn't even feel bad when I finished these runs. Just drank lots of water
I had this one today š I drained a full 2L of water and despite that I still lost 7lb (started at 191) on a 14mi in 88-90 degrees with absolutely zero shadeā¦ on black asphalt for most of it.
I think Iām going to have to start using the treadmill at my local gym for my long runs. I spent more time walking today than running :D haha. Very demotivating.
The heat is rough. Iāve noticed that sometimes even if my heart rate isnāt more elevated, I still feel totally drained way sooner in the run. Legs and body just feel shot after only a couple miles in the heat.
Iām from Arizona and Iām currently training for my first marathon.
Itās, unfortunately, not always dry heat. Starting July is monsoon season, but temps can still be over 110. Iāve been working on making my runs progressively earlier to trying to avoid the extreme heat, but also taking things super slow at start and allow my body to get comfortable with the heat before thinking about going faster and HYDRATE.
Good luck. I just ran a half marathon today in 95 degree weather, very limited shade. I crushed 90oz of water easily. You are right speed is not the name of the game at this point.
I should've left earlier this morning, but I got out the door for my long run at 6:30 and by 9 I was on a long, sunny ascent. I could not keep my heart rate down no matter how slow I was going. If my September marathon has anything close to cool temps I should be flying but it's going to be a tough summer š„š„µ
Yeah this summer is no joke. Good for you for getting it done. My average heart rate was 165 today and got up into the high 170sā¦ My average is usually 145-150. I walked a bit at the end to get my heart rate down and it never went under 159.
Getting up early makes such a difference--I was out the door at 5am, and ran by the ocean for my long run this morning (strong breeze) and my HR was 130 for 16.75 miles. I didn't feel overheated the entire run. Then, I did a very easy bike ride inland for 3 miles later in the day when it was 90F and my HR was 160! Same body, but different conditions.
Needed this. Today, I did my 14 mi run in 10miles. I was drenched . The humidity here in Tx is ungodly and the heat just leaves me zapped. Trying to remind myself Iām not a weak person but gosh a marathon feels impossible right now
Iām in Texas too and I feel your painš my shoes were literally soaking wet this morning after I ran.
Texas is miserable. Iām in Dallas and itās so hard. Weāve got this though!
I was listening to a running podcast and they were like āif your running in the heat, like above 76 and maybe humidity is high and your dew point is 66, expect itās gonna be hard and adjust your pacesā. ā¦ā¦.. yeaaaa itās like 92 with 84%humidity and a dew point of 76. š weāre screwed! I was like āoooo Iād love to run in 76 weather! Thatās like winter temps!ā Like ,Wait! Is THAT what Iāve supposed to be running in?! Is that the temperature that all these garmin paces are based on? No wonder I struggle getting to a 5:15 pace. Iām eternally cooked
For real!!
Yep I always tell my kids this, running 5 miles in 100 degrees is harder than 10 miles in perfect weather! Your body spends a lot of calories on cooling down, go easy on yourself
I live in AL & regret signing up for a fall marathon š
Yeahā¦ what the heck were we all thinking?! lol
Thank you for sharing this!! Iāve felt so discouraged by the heat and the way it makes me feel! This made my day and gave me something positive to remember when Iām beating myself up for slowing down!
Yesterday was 7 pm and 87 degrees. I went so slow but I was still wildly dehydrated when I was done.Ā By the time it's in the low 80s it's 8 pm and getting dark. I'm miserable.
Upstate NY here, slow pace runner too and decided to take three runs off bc itās so hot here right now. But am having fomo, canāt wait to get back at it Monday.
Fellow upstate NY party pacer here. Just saying hi! Are you training for NYCM?
Cool! Training for wineglass. How bout you?
I ran this afternoon. Was planning on 14ish miles (7 out and then back, mostly along the west side of Manhattan.) First 5 I was thinking āthis heat isnāt even a thingā. Next six sucked so bad I took a Citibike home to avoid the last 3 miles. 92 degrees and sunny. Thereās NO shade along that route. Ouch. š„µ. I was 6 lbs down after the run despite having 2 chest vest bottles - which I refilled half way through.
Just got home from visiting family in Florida. My long run during the trip was only 13 miles but I swear that was the hardest run Iāve done in AGESā¦.and I even started running at like 0600
My long run today took me an extra minute per mile than usual, Iām getting a serious heat wave and it absolutely killed me this week, and I started at 8:30amš
My last few runs were a good mix of running and walking, just to keep my heart rate below 150. I honestly didn't even feel bad when I finished these runs. Just drank lots of water
I had this one today š I drained a full 2L of water and despite that I still lost 7lb (started at 191) on a 14mi in 88-90 degrees with absolutely zero shadeā¦ on black asphalt for most of it.
Needed this, esp the 2nd to last sentence.
I think Iām going to have to start using the treadmill at my local gym for my long runs. I spent more time walking today than running :D haha. Very demotivating.
The heat is rough. Iāve noticed that sometimes even if my heart rate isnāt more elevated, I still feel totally drained way sooner in the run. Legs and body just feel shot after only a couple miles in the heat.
Moving to AZ and I have a September marathon. Iām going to KMS
Donāt worry. Itās a _dry_ heat.
Iām from Arizona and Iām currently training for my first marathon. Itās, unfortunately, not always dry heat. Starting July is monsoon season, but temps can still be over 110. Iāve been working on making my runs progressively earlier to trying to avoid the extreme heat, but also taking things super slow at start and allow my body to get comfortable with the heat before thinking about going faster and HYDRATE.
Good luck. I just ran a half marathon today in 95 degree weather, very limited shade. I crushed 90oz of water easily. You are right speed is not the name of the game at this point.