Anyway, the above has nothing to do with the rest of this post just felt like sharing.
The rest of the post has to do with heat. Holy crap, it’s hot as, well…. crap. Yup, hot as hot dog crap. Sunday marked the first super hot run of the season. HOW HOT WAS IT? Well, it was so hot that when the wind blew it felt like the Devil’s breath. Even this morning’s run at five frickin’ thirty was hot. And humid. Like running through jello, as Hollster put it.
What the crap was I thinking signing up for a fall marathon? Everyone knows that fall marathons equal summer training. Yikes. I did it last year and I guess I’ll just suck it up and do it again. At least I’ll be all tan (READ: leathery) and skinny. You really lose some L-B’s while sweating like hostage during these summer runs.
So I ask you dear readers and friends, what helps on the hot ones? Any and all tips will be tried and tested, unless of course it involves public nudity.
May the Fourth be with you!
running in Colorado springs in the summer helps greatly!! JK!!!!!!
Nothing helps! LOL. I don't like running in the heat. Just try to get out there super early…
Not a dang thing helps besides dumping the water on your head while running! Sprinklers? Run towards them! ha!
Read that wrapping ice cubes in a hand towel, I have. Putting it under a hat, it helps. Going to try this soon, I am. See if it helps, I will.
haha did my Yoda speak make any sense?
damp sports bra, freezer, on, out to run. just saying.
Damn, I hope I survive the "Fourth" so I can party at Cinco de Mayo…
I'm trying to figure that out too. I do love the heat, but running in it is a challenge! I'll let you know when I figure out something brilliant!
a cold beverage and the pool.
oh wait running… earrrrrly mornings and just suck it all up – heat, humidity, buttcrack of dawn. gotta love running.
What's wrong with public nudity???? Oh, that's right we're talking about running……
Hello Beth
I take a hanky wet it and drap it over my neck a la Lawrence of Arabia. And I just keep rinsing and drapping, rinsing and drapping.
Can you get someone to run with you and squirt you continuously with a nice mist of water? Because that might help. Good luck dealing with that heat!
Is it Winter yet? HA!