re: #280 dangerman

i used to get up really early to beat the heat. its a tough time of year when its well over 80 degrees at 4 or 5 in the morning. eventually i looked back and realized i just embraced it. until the leg injury i was running 10k every day carrying no water. many days i’d do a second run in the +95 degree afternoon (max 2-3 miles)

your attitude is spot on
remember also that heat running is training just like running itself is training. it gets easier, you get better at it, and it gets more enjoyable. just like trail running, hills, whatever

i cant say the same for sub 32 degree running, though i have learned with the right clothing and attitude i can do it a few times a year because its temporary

I would caution you, however, about running with no water. I speak as a kidney stone sufferer. My Doc says she thinks of weekends like this last one as ‘Kidney Stone Weather’, and indeed, the last time I had a bad attack, it was after a long ride on a hot day. That’s why I no longer do any ride >1h without water, and yesterday’s 3 1/2 hour ride involved drinking about 4 x 24oz bottles on the bike, and more after my return.