Six Strategies For Safe Summer Running
- By Mario Fraioli
- Published Aug. 23, 2011
- Updated Aug. 23, 2011 at 1:36 PM UTC
Keep your cool and beat the heat this summer with these suggestions.
Written by: Mario Fraioli
If you’re east of the Rocky Mountains this summer, I don’t have to tell you how hot it’s been outside. I will remind you, though, that it can be hazardous to your health to hit the streets when the mercury starts heading north of 90 degrees on the thermometer.
Don’t let the scorching summer sun deter you from trying to maintain your mileage, however. Overbearing heat and humidity are far from ideal training conditions, but they’re not impossible obstacles to overcome if you take the proper precautions. Employ these six strategies to ensure that you run safely under the sun for the remainder of the summer.
Related: The Running Doc’s Warm-Weather Racing Tips
FILED UNDER: Training TAGS: Hydration / summer running safety strategies / sun protection / treadmill running / warm weather running tips
Mario Fraioli
Mario Fraioli is the senior producer at Competitor.com. He was a cross country All-American at Stonehill College, has run 2:28 in the marathon, and coaches the Prado Women's Racing Team in San Diego.