Guest Post: Running in the Heat ...by Pat Walsh

 * Running in the Heat *

Few questions recently about running when it is hot?.

What type of session suits best? Is it Tempo, Interval, Long, Short and fast?

Answer..

None of the above.

We live in a Country that on average has over 1200mm of rain per year. Our average daily sunshine levels are low. Heat is something we experience when the fire is lighting and we have our bum stuck in it.

So relax and enjoy it. Run by all means but slowly enough not to come under pressure or overheat. It will pass, it will be cold again, of that there is no doubt. 

Get out the shorts, vest and maybe cap and sunglasses and cruise the roads with optimal take up of sun, nature, colours and all that can be seen and enjoyed. Drinks loads of water and don’t forget to carry some with you if you are out for a long time. Smile at fellow runners and spread the joy.

As sure as night follows day… and you must pay tax, then we will be running again in cold inclement weather.  So have the cuppa afterwards al-fresco, maybe go for a dip if close to the sea. 

There is usually 9.47 days in the year (Met Eireann verified) when we think we are Mediterranean. So embrace the felling, chill the guilt, lose the watch and just move slowly enough to enjoy life and be glad of the fact we can move.

Enjoy the weekend and don’t forget the sunscreen and water.

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