Running in summer. When I was younger I didn't have any problem to do my workouts in summer but now I suffer the heat: the runs are harder, I feel weaker and the pace is slower.
For these reasons I planned a strategy to survive this hot season and to resist until fall when I will be able (I hope) to enter some race again:
1. Run in early morning. I go out at 06:30 a.m. and I finish before 08:00 a.m.;
2. The route always includes a couple of fountains to refresh me, just in case. This is a fountain, well appreciated also by the pigeons. Some years ago it was stolen and short time later recovered:
3. The route must be shady and, if possible, under the trees or in the country;
4. After the workouts a drink with potassium and magnesium. Every day a diet rich of fruit and vegetables;
6. Don't be in hurry to come back to the competitions.
And now a couple of explicative photos:
1990 La Maddalena Naval Base - No problem at all to race under the sun.
2019 Bolsena Lake - Better not to run under the sun:
Loving the nature: As you know I am an animal lover and proud member of many associations for the protection of the animals. Here are some photos of birds.
My wife feeds some "old friends":
A nice family:
A robin that I rescued by a cat:
3 robins in Rome:
My grandson and I while feeding the ducks just killed by scum people (see my last post):
Canadian geese:
A seagull that daily comes to eat in my garden:
Are you an animal lover? Do you have any pets at home?
I always look for shade when I run outside during the summer!
ReplyDeleteIndeed I try to run always in the shade because the sun can damage my skin. In 1991 I had a melanoma.
DeleteBrother Knight,
ReplyDeleteYes, Aging Plays Its Role But I Feel That The Sun Carries A Piercing Quality Without That Ozone Layer. So Don't Take It Personally, Continue Embracing The Morning Runs Like You Have Been. Good On U
Animals, Pure Unconditional Love!! If Dogs Lived To Be 50 or so, I Would Have A Farm. When Friends Would Ask Me," What Would You Do If You Won The Lottery." I Would Respond With," I Would Lay Out A Track Around The Perimeter Of The Property With Cars That Drove On Grooves. Those Cars Would Have A Motion Sensor So That They Could Start Anytime My Dog Hops On In The Seat."
All The Best This Week,
Cheers
Thank you for the support about the morning runs.
DeleteGood luck on the lottery; your win would be for a good cause.
About the dog: my son has a golden retriever and he is my mate in many walks.
Since the seagull began to visit your garden, he has got a good shape. Don't worry, other seagulls will be visiting your garden soon.
ReplyDeleteThey will always be welcome.
DeleteThe summer can be very hot especially when running. My wife doesn't like the summer because the heat doesn't agree with her. I like your schedule for running and how you choose your route. Fountains do come in handy and shade with trees is always a plus.
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Thank you for the comment. Summer is not my favorite season even if I like to be lazy on the beach reading the newspaper.
DeleteHowever on 2020 I will enter a Parkrun in Ireland the day before the rugby match Ireland - Italy.
We share a similar strategy for surviving these summer runs! Definitely not my favorite running season but it's the only way to get to those fall races I love so much!
ReplyDeleteThe fall races are the best. The weather is perfect and we are at the start of the racing season.
DeleteSounds like a good strategy! I'm also not great with running in the heat and practice most of those actions myself.
ReplyDeleteFall will be here before you know it!
You are right, time flies.
Deleteit is good you have a strategy, a good plan...running in the heat can certainly me problematic. i read an article just today, that you should not gulp cold water after running or working in extreme heat. there was a long explanation, that i don't remember, but you can pass out!!
ReplyDeletenice to see all of the waterfowl and birds!!!
My father risked to die when I was a kid because a cold beer after a tough work in summer. Thank you for remember me that.
Deletei forgot to say that i am an animal lover, wild birds mostly!! no pets at home!!
DeleteDelightful family and nature photos ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to You,
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Thank you so much.
DeleteWhen I was younger I had a beautiful shady forest to run through. The shade is so important. Now I'm happy to not be training for any long races. Way too hot here.
ReplyDeleteAll of those birds are beautiful.
We have a pine wood here where we can run under the shade but we risked to lose it when "someone" thought to build there a terminal container.
DeleteAwww...such nice photos of your grandson feeding the ducks! He is a handsome boy. I run in the early morning in the summer too. When the weather is cooler, I don't have to get up so early, but when my husband and I do our long runs, we usually get started by 6.
ReplyDeleteI run in early morning only in summer. When the weather is good (not hot) I run in the middle of the morning. I am retired so I don't have any problem with the hour.
DeleteWonderful photos of the birds -- thanks for sharing them! I mostly try for shady routes in summer if possible, too. Although my route on Monday wasn't, thankfully it was a cloudy, somewhat cool morning.
ReplyDeleteWe have 2 dogs (we lost my cat, Gizmo, in January). We've had 1 cat, then 2, then 3. Then 2 cats & 1 dog finally. Then 2 cats & 2 dogs. Then 1 cat & 2 dogs, 1 cat & 1 dog (briefly), 1 cat & 2 dogs.
It's always changing!
Glad to know that you are an animal lover too. Here only cats and birds under the roof.
DeleteI love your bird pictures, thank you for sharing those. I have been teaching my American running friend the British Birds this year, which has been great fun, and enjoyed hearing and seeing them on my ultra on Sunday, too, including red kites. Early morning summer runs are lovely, aren't they!
ReplyDeleteI love to hear their sing in early morning when I wake up and, of course, during my runs.
DeleteI"m so enjoying my shorter runs. Who knew? Hopefully come fall, I'll get more miles in again.
ReplyDeleteSo surprised you have Canadian Geese in Italy!
I learned to love every distance. The most important thing is "to run". Waiting for fall too.....
DeleteHello, I enjoyed seeing your birds and photos. It is best to walk, run or hike early in the day, to avoid the heat. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day! Have a happy weekend ahead.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much. Heat is my worst enemy! I prefer the rain, the cold .... I am getting older!
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