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Originally Posted by zjw 
REALLY? i felt totally fine tho otherwise. never happens while i run its like after when i get inside and such.
rarely happens tho. When i first started running it was pretty common to finish a run and for like 4 hours or so after wards i might have to bundle up. when i read about it i read it was common IE they might give marathon runnres blankets at the end of a race for simlier reasons etc...
rarely happens tho. When i first started running it was pretty common to finish a run and for like 4 hours or so after wards i might have to bundle up. when i read about it i read it was common IE they might give marathon runnres blankets at the end of a race for simlier reasons etc...
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I would not play around. I would think that running in 90 degree weather and feeing cold is probably going to lean more in the direction of heat sickness.
You do want to avoid heat stroke as it can cause permanent damage.
Look at it this way zjw- you may have to take it easy in the hotter months, but better that than having a long recovery from heat stroke and that affecting your exercise. I am still having issues from back when I was sick from the heat 4 entire years ago.
You do want to avoid heat stroke as it can cause permanent damage.
Look at it this way zjw- you may have to take it easy in the hotter months, but better that than having a long recovery from heat stroke and that affecting your exercise. I am still having issues from back when I was sick from the heat 4 entire years ago.
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Originally Posted by sleepie
I would not play around. I would think that running in 90 degree weather and feeing cold is probably going to lean more in the direction of heat sickness.
None of us are doctors here Sleepie. Plenty of people participate in outdoor activities in hot weather and if they stay hydrated things are just fine. ZJW has a lot of experience with running and most likely knows his body well. Let's not make assumptions based on our own experiences or articles on the internet.
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I won't even go for my daily walk in this type of heat, let alone running. Sleepie is right, heat stroke is nothing to mess with. My favorite uncle died from it while in his bed. Not a doctor, just sayin' we all need to watch it during this extreme heat.
Take care everyone!
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I do not see the harm in warning someone of a very real possibility.
I would feel irresponsible not to bring it up. There is nothing wrong with being informed/aware. I wish someone had warned me before I got ill.
I would feel irresponsible not to bring it up. There is nothing wrong with being informed/aware. I wish someone had warned me before I got ill.
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I kind of enjoy the heat. I work outside and I will take it over a Minnesota winter any day. My hubby is like you Sleeps, hates heat and humidity. He had gotten heat stroke before too.
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Originally Posted by sleepie
I do not see the harm in warning someone of a very real possibility.
I would feel irresponsible not to bring it up. There is nothing wrong with being informed/aware. I wish someone had warned me before I got ill.
I would feel irresponsible not to bring it up. There is nothing wrong with being informed/aware. I wish someone had warned me before I got ill.
Absolutely - be careful in the heat, even just walking or going outside. Hydration is very key - and you need to drink water consistently, BEFORE you feel thirsty - if you wait until you are thirsty it's too late. But let's not scare people unnecessarily, OK?
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Originally Posted by zjw
REALLY? i felt totally fine tho otherwise. never happens while i run its like after when i get inside and such.
rarely happens tho. When i first started running it was pretty common to finish a run and for like 4 hours or so after wards i might have to bundle up. when i read about it i read it was common IE they might give marathon runnres blankets at the end of a race for simlier reasons etc...
rarely happens tho. When i first started running it was pretty common to finish a run and for like 4 hours or so after wards i might have to bundle up. when i read about it i read it was common IE they might give marathon runnres blankets at the end of a race for simlier reasons etc...
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for what its worth i ran 8.5 miles in 90 degrees today i feel fine 
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but yeah I googled the heat stroke stuff. I think i'm in the clear. years ago i'd have issues in the heat and it was normally like dizzyness and weekness feeling like i'd pass out sorta thing.
People worry about me runinng in the cold too. I"m used to it.
supposivly its common for older folks to drop of a heart attack while shoveling snow. something with the cold increases your chances of this? I cant recall the exact issue. Anyhow my father is always worried about me running in the cold as a result lol. But never had an issue.
Theres guys that do ultra marathons through the dessert too. I guess you just gotta be careful and be ready for it.
Its good to know the warning signs tho.
. but yeah I googled the heat stroke stuff. I think i'm in the clear. years ago i'd have issues in the heat and it was normally like dizzyness and weekness feeling like i'd pass out sorta thing.
People worry about me runinng in the cold too. I"m used to it.
supposivly its common for older folks to drop of a heart attack while shoveling snow. something with the cold increases your chances of this? I cant recall the exact issue. Anyhow my father is always worried about me running in the cold as a result lol. But never had an issue.
Theres guys that do ultra marathons through the dessert too. I guess you just gotta be careful and be ready for it.
Its good to know the warning signs tho.
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Probably not a good idea to open the windows... feels like trying to breathe in a swamp :/ took a supplement to sleep but not happening.
My 1 year anniversary of sobriety will be in the winter, another reason to look forward to the cold months... I come alive in fall/winter, I love it!
My 1 year anniversary of sobriety will be in the winter, another reason to look forward to the cold months... I come alive in fall/winter, I love it!
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Last night wasn't too good for sleeping. Having the windows open doesn't help much when there's not even a breeze. It wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't so humid. Anytime the dew points get to 70 and above, watch out!
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Ok good to know about the dew point- we went and put the AC on again. We really were doing good with not using it. Not comfortable, but saved money and also acclimating a little.
The air does get so still it seems strange and a little surreal.
The air does get so still it seems strange and a little surreal.
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yeah i'm looking forwad to the fall alreayd and i have not even eaten a ripe tomato from my garden yet!!! its not so much the heat i mean its nice out otherwise. I just wanna curl up with a blanket and such and have the shorter days again ::facepalm:: by march i'll cry i cant wait for summer I'm never satisfied lol.
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