Heat acclimation

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2010-06-14 6:59 PM

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Subject: Heat acclimation

I was looking around killing time and found these back in forth question/answers on training for Badwater and how to train for the heat.  Some of the things are very interesting and I wanted to share.  This is from Ultra Marathoner and long distance swimmer Kevin Sayers web site. 

http://www.ultrunr.com/heat.html

2010-06-14 7:08 PM
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Subject: RE: Heat acclimation
This doesn't apply to me.  It was only 102 here today.
2010-06-14 7:13 PM
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Subject: RE: Heat acclimation
I think a key point is when you are acclimated to the heat, your sweat has fewer electrolytes.  Back in the 70's my HS cross country team did summer runs every day, with some runs up to 20 miles.  We were instructed NOT to drink until after the runs, which today seems crazy.  Back then, my family did not have AC and I think I was very well adjusted to the heat.  I've often wondered if having AC makes it more difficult to adjust to exercising in the heat.

Personally, I do a lot of my training runs at lunch time in the heat of the day.  I'm definitely much faster on cooler days.

My records for running are -19F for cold and 110F for hot (not for very long).

Edited by nickster 2010-06-14 7:14 PM
2010-06-14 11:09 PM
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Subject: RE: Heat acclimation
Unless you run in the dark down here, you are going to acclimate quickly.  I do 1 run a week mid-day and if can survive that, comfortable can race in heat.
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