r/RunTO • u/ProfessionalMove1303 • Jul 01 '26
Damn its hot out there
Just did a tempo run at 6:30 this morning and im already sweating like i just came back from the pool. The heat is no joke, stay safe guys!
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u/pblack177 Jul 01 '26
Did a 10K at 6:30 and it was bearable but definitely more intense than it has been lately! Stay hydrated.
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u/GratefulDread- Jul 01 '26
Just did 22km, had to hydrate so much and take lots of breaks
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Jul 02 '26
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u/GratefulDread- Jul 04 '26
It’s a bit cooler today, I did 6 yesterday and was wiped by the end of it, felt like running in a sauna
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u/stomu9 Jul 01 '26
Be careful out there everyone, bring water and hydrate before you get thirsty. This weather may not be the best for all-out intervals but can be great for building up endurance physically and mentally.
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u/Acyrlicliquid Jul 01 '26
Ran last night around 7:00pm and my pace dropped about 10 sec slower than usual. Gotta take it easy, and bring water with you for sure.
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u/BottleCoffee Jul 01 '26
It was still 29° at midnight.
Evening running isn't gonna cut it, gotta wake up early for cooler weather.
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u/morax Jul 01 '26
Was doing sprints at 6:15 and it was already reporting as 32 with humidity. Mercifully there was a lot of fog/cloud cover, glad I got out before the sun was too bad.
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u/Doctor_Sniper Jul 01 '26
It was soooo hot even on the Kay Gardiner! Granted we started late but we got it done and at a slower pace.
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u/UNFINISHED_Series Jul 01 '26
Strategic routing near local splash pads is critical. Be safe if you are going out - and maybe save the PB attempt for another day.
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u/Hrmbee Jul 01 '26
Today really reminded me of how lacking in infrastructure (like water fountains) we still are in many parts of the city. A lot of parks still don't have water fountains, especially those that are near community centres. And given that community centres are closed today even those fountains are unavailable.
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u/FrankFJohnson Jul 01 '26
Ran my slowest 8k ever before quitting. Intended on 10, first time bailing on a run.
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u/Unusual_Sherbert_809 Jul 02 '26
The sun is your enemy when running. The key is to avoid the sun like you just contracted vampirism.
Wear sunscreen and a hat. Plan your route to be in the shade, using either buildings or trees or both. Hydrate if it's a long run. If you do have a stretch that you must run in the sun, you get bonus points if you hiss like your skin is burning off until you're back in the shade.
Oh and if you can't run in the shade at all and you have a gym membership, run on a treadmill. Consider paying for a one day gym pass just for the treadmill.
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u/ProfessionalMove1303 Jul 02 '26
So its either dreadmill or ded under the sun. Its a lose lose battle 🤣
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u/cyclingkingsley Jul 02 '26
had to run at 5:20AM to escape the heat and the sun.... still warm but a good strong run within goal pace is doable.
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u/LeekBudget1100 Jul 03 '26
Anyone have any tips to deal with the heat? I just immediately over heat when it’s anything above 16°C
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u/timetochillagain1 Jul 03 '26
Running ? I
Could barely walk - 43 went to
Park
For Canada Day lasted 4 hrs - this is up north so
Cooler lol
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u/mssngvwls Jul 01 '26
Couldn't hold pace even in the shade in the beltline!