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There’s no sugarcoating it: running in heat and humidity is no easy feat. Especially if you’re endurance running this summer (fall race training begins now!), the sun can take a serious toll on your body. Running in the heat requires you to exert extra energy, leaving you feeling more drained if you aren’t properly hydrated. However, there’s no need to put your training schedule on hold. Here are some of our tips for tackling the heat and humidity with ease.
Hydrate before, during, and after your run.
Get ahead of all the sweating by taking in fluids before the run—as early as 1-2 days prior—and replenish during and after. Dr. Cathlin Fitzgerald, Senior Physical Therapist at Custom Performance, recommends a running belt to minimize how frequently you have to stop for water. “I prefer ones with the bottles on each side,” she says. “A big water bladder…
