Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[Ronniek]

I work 6am to 3pm, so mornings are not an option, my take on running in either the heat or a full blown thunderstorm for the last few weeks is that it is character building, acclimatization for that race day that has stupid heat.

Adjust your pace and hydration and get it done.

I started my 35km run at 2pm on sat in 30 degree heat, eased into it and actually enjoyed it a little although that may be the masochism talking

That is actually a very valid point. You can’t choose your race day weather so we actually do need to acclimatize out bodies. I’ve experience it for the past Cape Town marathons I’ve done where I train in quite cool weather and on race day the temp just spikes.

[Barry Stuart]

Anyone else struggling to get out in this heat? When I wanted to head out yesterday evening the real feel was 37... (cue Lexx and his 48 degree runs up North) and on top of that you're already feeling flat from a long day at the office in the heat.

 

Went out early this morning instead, far more civilized - guess mornings are going to be the thing for the next few weeks

 

It's tough and you will be slower but take heart that it gives you a notable advantage on race day. When running in the heat your body directs more blood to the surface of your skin in order to help cool and reduce core temperature. That means less blood gets sent to your muscles, which need the oxygen. The result is that your body needs to generate more oxygenated blood to handle both processes and this means that, come race day on a cool morning, your muscles now have better oxygen delivery. Research has shown it can be equivalent to altitude training so when you couple that with our 1650m in Joburg, you're gaining a real advantage.

[SeaBee]

It's tough and you will be slower but take heart that it gives you a notable advantage on race day. When running in the heat your body directs more blood to the surface of your skin in order to help cool and reduce core temperature. That means less blood gets sent to your muscles, which need the oxygen. The result is that your body needs to generate more oxygenated blood to handle both processes and this means that, come race day on a cool morning, your muscles now have better oxygen delivery. Research has shown it can be equivalent to altitude training so when you couple that with our 1650m in Joburg, you're gaining a real advantage.

The other thing that gets affected by this, is of course blood flow to the gut. So all the things you may try and be able to digest running in cooler temps backfires on you spectacularly.

 

You must run in the heat at times. Or in whatever adverse conditions you may face.

It's not just a HTFU thing, it teaches you to expect: what chafes in the rain, how does sloshy socks feel like, what does work for nutrition in the heat, whether you need to go slower, etc. 

[Hacc]

The other thing that gets affected by this, is of course blood flow to the gut. So all the things you may try and be able to digest running in cooler temps backfires on you spectacularly.

 

You must run in the heat at times. Or in whatever adverse conditions you may face.

It's not just a HTFU thing, it teaches you to expect: what chafes in the rain, how does sloshy socks feel like, what does work for nutrition in the heat, whether you need to go slower, etc. 

I need to work on this.

My mental "fitness" is even worse than my physical fitness at the moment. 

[candz1]

guys...try getting nailed by menopause then youll know heat..  

Edited January 17, 2019 by candz1

[Andrew Steer]

guys...try getting nailed by menopause then youll know heat..  

You win 

[Lexx]

guys...try getting nailed by menopause then youll know heat..

Ok fine, you're the winner. Lol

Edited January 17, 2019 by Lexx

[candz1]

hahahahahahaha.....

[SwissVan]

guys...try getting nailed by menopause then youll know heat..

In our household “we” refer to them as power surges.

[Stretch]

What's all this heat guys are talking about... Bunch of whimps. I'm taking away your African citizenship

[Stretch]

One for the ladies... She stopped to express breast milk along the route.....ja nee... I'm impressed

 

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/jan/17/jasmin-paris-first-woman-win-gruelling-286-mile-montane-spice-race-ultrarunning

[Barry Stuart]

Funnily enough I was 4km into my 8km TT last night and started experiencing horrible stomach cramps. I wanted to cut it short and pull back in to the club then I thought "Woman up, dude! Irvette raced harder than this 5 months into her pregnancy!" so I stuck it out for another km and finally started to feel better.

 

So, yeah, the women win this round.

[Frosty]

Left work at the time on the clock, stopped for a haircut and arrived home to thunderstorms. Was supposed to do an hour in endurance zone... and stayed in my work clothes until now (22:22).

 

[dave303e]

Left work at the time on the clock, stopped for a haircut and arrived home to thunderstorms. Was supposed to do an hour in endurance zone... and stayed in my work clothes until now (22:22).

 

 

adaption, can always swap your days around and get on the IDT for the evening and run tomo...

[Powder01]

Hi all

 

I have been running without a plan for while now and decided that I need some structure, and to make sure I structure my running I have entered a half marathon. The half is only in June so should give me enough time to work up a base and to tackle the run with confidence (I hope...)

So need to ask a questio about shoes, I bought a pair of Adidas Energy Boost a while back and have only really started to use them............ But they are killing my feet fairly wide feet) have tried "wearing them in by wearing them as everyday shoes that has not helped.

 

My wife is in the US so am able to get shoes at a decent price if I give her the make, model and size if anyone has any suggestions.

[dave303e]

So I have been testing tailwind pretty thoroughly, hoping to use it for a few races this year and as promised here are my thoughts.

 

I am still not sold on only liquid fuel for runs, I just think for longer runs it is better to have something solid for the stomach to work on. That being said Tailwind is a big changer in other ways if you use it cleverly.

 

We all know that situation in a big ultra it is time to eat but you are going up a big hill or are on a really runable section but you need to eat- when your heartrate is high it is harder to eat and you are at a point where slowing down doesn't seem like a good idea. Sip the tailwind until the next chance you get to drop the heartrate and get some other fuel in.

 

As for the 200cal/hour I think this is a rough guideline and adjust it to your body size, I tipped the scales at 61kg before my run on sat and really 200cal/hour is a push, I can get away with less.

 

Fuel wise- I did 4h- 38km at kings kloof sat morning purely on tailwind, I felt very stable in terms of fueling, no ups and downs or hitting the wall, just felt like I was on cruise control the whole way. Stomach was fine after 4h liquid only and even after adding a 500ml protein shake made with real milk(non processed at all literally from the cow to a tank) my stomach was still good all day which is good. 

 

Flavours and drinkability I have not tried all the flavours but the orange, plain, berry and lemon are all good, not too sweet which is good I got a mixed tester pack which although is expensive it is nice to try them all before buying in bulk of a single flavour. The plain mixed with Oros is also really good.