how can i run around the track when its 100 degrees outside?

Question

I just started in the winter running around the track as a pass time i love to run but now its HOT outside. how can i still run without going to a gym??

Answer 1

Here are some tips for you. The other posters had good suggestions when they said to either run early in the day or later in the evening. This is an excerpt of an article whose link I'm providing below. There was also an interesting part about how runners can actually acclimate their bodies to the heat after 7-10 days.

To run safely in the heat, you must enable your body to dissipate the extra heat. First and foremost, avoid dehydration. When you run, you lose 3 to 5 cups of fluids per hour. This results in a smaller blood volume, with a lower capacity to carry heat to the skin. Thirst is a poor indicator of the body's need for water. Runners should drink water all the time, at least one gallon every day. A colorless urine is a good sign of adequate hydration.

When running, drink a cup of water every 15 to 20 minutes. Carry water on long runs, or plan to pass by public parks and schools that have water fountains. It also pays to know your neighbors. Many friendly neighbors leave water hoses outside for runners' use. You may also place water bottles on the course before the run, as long as you pick them up afterwards.

On hot and humid days, run early in the morning. Run in the shade when possible. Avoid direct sun light and blacktop surfaces. Wooded trails serve both purposes, and offer a change of scenery and relief from the pounding on the roads.

Wear loose-fitting and lightly colored clothes. The loose fit allows air to circulate and cool your skin. The light color reflects the sun. Never wear plastic or nylon sweat suits; they are dangerous. A hat, a sunscreen and sunglasses provide added protection from the sun's harmful rays.

Answer 2

Saftey is KEY! If it is too hot, modify if possible, the times you go. If it is the wee hours of the morning or latter evening (dark), it may be beneficial to have a running partner. Plus, on days where you don't feel like you want to run but you need to for your schedule...A partner can give you the extra umph you need to get out there and keep you excited about running on the days you don't have the drive.
Definitley regardless of the time of day you go, hydration and a healthy diet to keep you going is VERY important! Take care and be safe :). CG

Answer 3

Run in the early in the morning or late at night.

You have to be careful to avoid accident or crime at this time, though. I have lost one of my friend from traffic accident (he was on bicycle).

You need to wear something to reflect light or generate light. You need to turn down your MP3 player to hear what is happening around you. And, you may want to run with your friend or choose the street that is safe to avoid crime. If you want to be more careful, you can change the route to run often so that criminal cannot plan attack.

Enjoy.

Answer 4

You should go early in the morning when it is not so hot, and take lots of water with you, and take it slow and easy.. be sure to drink lots of water.. if you start to feel sick or dizzy, get to a shady place and drink lots of water, and even pour some over your head, and rest, you might be getting heat stroke.. be careful !!

Answer 5

you can buy a treadmill.
you could run late in the evening or early in the morning, but dont forget to take in a lot of fluids.
you can do stepping at one place in a room, make it interesting by doing variants

Answer 6

chill a towel and wrap it around your neck. Run early before it gets too hot or wait until around 7pm, when the sun isn't so bad.

Answer 7

Run early in the morning.

Answer 8

Be tough and drink lots of gatoraide and water.Make sure though that you don't get really hot and drink really cold cold water right away .rest and cool off just a little first.

Answer 9

go early, go late, go in 100 degrees, risk heat stroke....it's really that simple

Answer 10

bring plenty of gatorade