The Heat is On

It has been hot here in Colorado with unusually high humidity. I've been out the last couple of days running, and I thought I'd die the one day. When I returned to learn it was 98 degrees with 45% humidity, I knew why.

Heat changes everything. I may be in good condition to run, but my body exerts itself more in the heat. Humidity makes it even worse. My body has more moisture to attempt to wick away, and is unable to cool itself. Needlesstosay, we should all be very careful on hot and humid days. I paid a price...I was dizzy and overheated most of the day.

The good news is that my run the next day was a little easier since it was about 10 degrees cooler. Drink plenty of water this summer and don't forget your electrolytes!