1. Dress for Success
While athletes have run in cotton shirts and short for years, more recently apparel companies have created clothing designed to help keep runners cool during their workouts. These synthetic fabrics use the latest technology to help pull sweat away from the skin's surface, thus cooling the body. Companies such as Under Armour conduct extensive research to ensure that the design of their clothing truly does give runners an edge while training in the heat.
2. Time Your Runs Wisely
Depending on where you live, you may have to alter your training schedule significantly to ensure that you are not training in the heat. For those living in warmer climates, this may mean waking up well before the sun comes up or running late at night. Another option is to plan your route along shaded paths or run a set route where you can leave bottled water at regularly spaced intervals.
3. Drink Often
Yet another way to stay cool during your run is to take plenty of fluids with you. Often runners underestimate the heat and find themselves feeling dehydrated halfway into their runs. Several products, such as fuel belts and hand held water bottles, are essential on runs in the heat; while they may add extra weight, it is a small price to pay for suffering heat relates illness during a workout.
4. Cross Train
On some summer days, it is just too hot and humid to run, and the risk of engaging in activity in the heat far outweighs the benefits of a three mile jog. When this happens, cross training is an excellent option to get a great workout and beat the heat. Many runners are reluctant to cross train, but taking an indoor cycling class or going for a swim is an excellent way to give your legs a break from the impact of running and beat the heat.
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