Monday, October 12, 2009

Tips on summer running (not applicable atm, but whatever) & GREAT Websites to check out

SUMMER RUNNING

The ideal running temperature (determined by scientists) is 55°F. During the summer in North Carolina its rarely 55°F, so here are a few things that you can do to help make running in warmer weather a little more comfortable:

  1. Dress as if it is 10 degrees warmer than the temperature on the thermometer. (Remember this in the fall too when you want to put on long tights and jackets as the temperature dips into the 60s).
  2. Wear sunscreen and a hat. This applies year round.
  3. Run early in the morning or later in evening to avoid mid-day heat. Why not join the WBRG Monday morning 6 am run at Lake Shelley?
  4. Pick a shady running route whenever possible (Lake Shelley and Lake Lynn are both good routes).
  5. To keep cool in hot weather soak a bandana in cold water wring it out a bit and tie it loosely around your neck.
  6. Put ice cubes in the front and back of your running bra.
  7. Fill your water bottle about half way and place it at an angle in the freezer. Just before you head out for your run top it off with more water. On really hot days freeze the entire bottle.
  8. Hydrate. Make it a habit to drink water throughout the day.
  9. Slow down. One rule of thumb is to slow down 15 seconds per mile for every 5 degrees over 60 degrees. That means if you usually run 11 minutes per mile, and it's 70 degrees outside, make your pace 11:30 per mile.

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