Tried to go running yesterday..

[Zysoclaplem]

Right after work, I went to the park to go running. I can usually go 4 miles, sometimes more, but yesterday, for some odd reason, I had to stop before 1 mile. I was just too tired.
But I kept going as much as I can, then I would stop, then go, then stop. Finally I went home exhausted.

And I check the weather on the net when I got home, as I thought I saw lightning in the distance. 103 degrees outside. My jaw dropped.
Could that have been what was sapping my energy?
I didn't realize it was 103 degrees.

 

[EngenZerO]

possibly

 

[FoBoT]

yeah, too hot

try again in a couple weeks when it cools down a bit

 

[IceBergSLiM]

yes your body was already working overdrive to keep you cool before you started running.

look into water cooled jogging shorts and shoes and a power heatsink helmet with a fan.

 

[dainthomas]

I'm sure there's no correlation between the massive heat and your ability to run four miles. You're obviously just out of shape.

 

[iwantanewcomputer]

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
yes your body was already working overdrive to keep you cool before you started running.

look into water cooled jogging shorts and shoes and a power heatsink helmet with a fan.

rofl...the only way to get better at running in the heat is to drink a ton and do it every few days

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: IcebergSlim
yes your body was already working overdrive to keep you cool before you started running.

look into water cooled jogging shorts and shoes and a power heatsink helmet with a fan.

if his body was working 'overdrive' then it was hardly working at all.

 

[Zysoclaplem]

It didn't feel like 103.

 

[ockky]

sissy

 

[jhayx7]

Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem
Right after work, I went to the park to go running. I can usually go 4 miles, sometimes more, but yesterday, for some odd reason, I had to stop before 1 mile. I was just too tired.
But I kept going as much as I can, then I would stop, then go, then stop. Finally I went home exhausted.

And I check the weather on the net when I got home, as I thought I saw lightning in the distance. 103 degrees outside. My jaw dropped.
Could that have been what was sapping my energy?
I didn't realize it was 103 degrees.

The heat is a factor but the biggest factor is the humidity. It is worse on your body if it is 90 out and 95% humidity than 103 and 40% humidity. If you are going to run in this kind of heat, camel up on some water about 30 min before you run and make sure to bring a water bottle if you are going to run a long distance. Also, eat a banana when you camel up on the water before the run.