5 tips for running in the heat!

Hot Weather Running.

Spring is here for sure now here in Florida. Some days it’s still a little nice in the low 80s but most days the heat is becoming pretty disrespectful with it being in the 90s and humid! So I thought I’d share some tips for running in the heat!

1.       Drink plenty and plenty of water: Stay hydrated and not just when you’re out for a run. You need to constantly keep your body hydrated. Then when you’re out for a run, you should also drink a little more than you normally do in cooler temps. Personally in cooler temps, I barely drink water during a run unless it’s over 6 miles but in this 90+ weather, I take nice gulps at every mile. Remember the rule of thumb to drink at least half your weight in water!

2.       Use sunscreen: You HAVE to protect your skin. Everyone can get skin cancer and no one wants that to happen to them. Also me personally, I am not trying to get any darker!  So lather up with that SPF 50 and also create your own little bit of shade with a hat and maybe even throw on some sunglasses.

3.       Listen to your body: This may be the most important tip. If you are on a run and you feel any discomfort as in dizziness or lightheadness. STOP. Listen to your body and stop running. Get some water into your body and take a break or seek medical attention if necessary.

4.       Wear light clothing: I mean light clothing as in clothes that easily let the tiny bit of wind get in and light clothing as in the color of the clothes. Also try to wear clothing that is wick and dries quickly.

5.       Fuel your body properly: I don’t ever leave my house for a run without some Nuun in my water bottle. Nuun helps to keep me hydrated on a run and helps to prevent those dreaded cramps. Also when doing long runs, I make sure to have some extra carbs and extra Nuun or even salt packets. You’re going to be sweating quite a bit and losing lots of sodium and elecrolytes. You MUST replenish them to perform optimally!  So find an electrolyte – balanced sports drink that you love as well as some carb based fuels. I used Nuun and Sports Jellybeans or Honey Stinger Chews!

On another note, I haven't been eating the best and I've put on some unfortunate weight. I have to get back on the wagon and stop snacking so much and eating junk. But I swear I'm always hungry. I am really trying to get back to only 5 meals a day and no extra snackage!

workout wednesday.

Now of course I wouldn’t leave you guys without a great workout.

 I conquered this bad boy yesterday. 

It’s a really good lowerbody and abs workout! 

Try it out, I dare you.

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