HM this weekend, worried about the heat
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May 2012
6:13am, 23 May 2012
601 posts
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NellyMarcos
Hi, after doing all training in gales, wind rain, cold I am doing HM this weekend in suddenly forcasted warm weather. I am worried, I was hoping for a good time as all my training has gone well but I dont like running in the heat, I know I will have to readjust my target. Anybody any tips for not overheating/collapsing?
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May 2012
6:28am, 23 May 2012
42,280 posts
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plodding hippo
Seriously, run slower and dont worry about time
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May 2012
6:45am, 23 May 2012
13,280 posts
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Fenland Runner
Agree with Hipps, hot weather and running any significant distance is not a great combination.
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May 2012
6:49am, 23 May 2012
21,383 posts
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Nellers
Use the water stations to put some cold water on your head. Don't worry about the time. Treat the hot day like it's a hillier course and adjust your expectations. Obvious but if there's a shady side of the road run that side for as much as you can. |
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May 2012
7:23am, 23 May 2012
602 posts
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NellyMarcos
Isnt it frustrating though, only doing 1 half this year and prep has gone really well. Last two years I have been injured. Oh well a run in the sun leisurely like it will have to be!
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May 2012
7:27am, 23 May 2012
18,765 posts
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Maclennane
Don't just do one this year then!
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May 2012
7:56am, 23 May 2012
21,387 posts
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Nellers
What Mac said. Find another one later in the year. Autumn halfs happen all over the place.
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May 2012
8:00am, 23 May 2012
1,400 posts
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Derby Tup
Knowing the British weather there's ever chance it'll be cold and wet  Joking apart I agree with the other posters. If it's hot go into survival rather than race mode. Drink plenty, wear a hat if needs be and find whatever shade you can. Some days just aren't racing days |
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May 2012
8:07am, 23 May 2012
42,283 posts
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plodding hippo
nelly, warmth at the end of may is hardly "unexpected" I have two distinct racing seasons, i *do* run inthe summer, but accept im slower.Then go for my pbs in the coloer weather |
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May 2012
8:28am, 23 May 2012
19 posts
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Mick n Phil
as already said ease yourself into the run, feeling stronger later, rather than feeling burn out and fried cover up well, especially your head drink well pre race , take a drink from ever water point- pace yourself and keep mentally strong and focused carbo load and fluids Friday onwards - dont do too much Saturday try and rest the body 7 down 5 to go etc, you can crawl the last mile take care |
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