Goal Weight: 195 lbs.
Today’s Weight: 198 lbs.
You know it's hot when the sun sticks its flaming tongue out at you.
The word of the day is “Hydrate.” Actually, it also could be the word of the day for the next three months. Come to think of it, it also could be “Sweat.” Or “Melt.” Or “Hades.” It’s summertime in Mississippi. It’s like living under a tongue — hot and wet.
It’s also hard to keep cool while exercising. But right now, that’s one thing you have to do.
Make sure you wear light and loose clothing. Bring a bottle of water with you (they make water bottles with handles on the so you can easily carry them). Scout out where there is water along the way. Run early in the morning or late in the evening. Drink lots of water throughout the day. Heat stroke is serious business (and potentially deadly). Click here for the symptoms.
I have a hard time cooling off. I sweat, but it doesn’t evaporate well (because of the humidity), so I run hot. My heart rate usually runs ten beats per minute faster when it gets hot and humid. I struggle keeping cool.
This morning I woke up a little later than normal for a Saturday long run. I didn’t get out of the house until 6:15 and by that time, the sun was already up and blazing. (you can tell by the picture of the sun coming up over the Reservoir). I ended up drinking four bottles of water and sweating like Nixon debating Kennedy.
But I’m glad I braved the heat. Today’s run was full of several surprises. I ran into several friends along the way. I got to run with my friend Jim. And as a bonus, I burned 1,441 calories. That helps keep me thin, too. Need proof? Here’s a picture from yesterday.
Great advise.