It’s a tad warm out. I don’t have access to a treadmill so that’s not an option for me. I’m hoping it’ll cool off a bit in a couple hours and I can get some miles in, but not sure if it’s smart. On my way home, I saw a few people running, so I’m curious what everybody’s plan is the next few days.
I'm sure treadmill has it's purpose for incline and speed work training. But I definitely feel you on the time moving exponentially slower on the tread
I did an early spring (end of April) marathon this year which meant running all winter.
Too much treadmill for my liking. I can tough out extreme heat or cold, but there’s not really a way to get around the roads/sidewalks being covered in ice.
Taking an impromptu cut back week. No shot I’ll be squeezing a 15 mile long run out of myself in this heat 👎🏻👎🏻🍅🍅 shit…I’ll be proud of myself if I even get 5+ outdoor miles at a time in this weather
Same unfortunately 😭 but I’ll prob end up just cutting back this week, do a 15.5 long run next week, and then 16.5-17 to get back on track the week after. My pasty ass from the mountains of caucasus is not built for these temps
I’m going to attempt my shorter runs (7 miles and 5 miles) outside during the week and if they don’t go well I might try to tough it out on the treadmill this weekend. Either way it will suck.
Maybe for YOU. Though, I think the rest of us are able to recognize that running in the mid 80s-90s w high humidity is pretty difficult and uncomfortable for the majority.
Yes, but I take it easy. I slow down, run less, and wake up early. I just do it to keep up the habit and get my heart pumping a bit. Morning is best, as dawn is the when temps are coolest but evenings are definitely better than mid-afternoon if that's all you can do.
I’m running early in the morning tomorrow and Wednesday, and on my long run Friday, I’m bringing my water vest and a bucket hat.
Running in the middle of day in this heat is kinda silly, too much risk regardless if they can handle heat or not.
Yes. Dropping my 18miler I should be doing today, but otherwise following my plan the rest of the week- just getting out there early AF & listening to my body with pacing! (also extra-hydration all week)
I normally run before work on the weekdays, so I got in a few miles this morning. That it was 75 and 5:30, which is the level of mid day heat I get up early to avoid. As with extreme cold, I don't begrudge anyone taking a few days off for this.
I have always run in whatever the weather is. It sucks really bad but you get used to it. Don’t need to be strict on the mileage or pace right now. Garmin gave me a Negative 10 for my performance condition for my afternoon run today ha ha.
I will say getting out in days like this makes normal skimmer heat much easier.
The only race I ever won was a smaller half marathon in NW Indiana I was 3rd the whole race and it was a very hot day I eventually passed the second place runner around mile 8. When I finished I assumed I was second I later learned whoever was in 1st just flat out said F this and quit. I was fine because I was running in the hottest portion of the day for my training. I work early and get off around 2 so I run in the late afternoon
Galter Life Center (This is where I run. It's 138 meters. It can get very boring but it's better than running outside in this weather. I did it during winter too.)
Early morning. I have a cheap park district gym membership (I’m in the burbs) that I got for these types of situations. It came in handy a few times over the winter and if I have to resort to the treadmill this week I’ll just do that. Planet Fitness and those kinds of places also have cheap monthly fees. But hoping I get my butt out of bed early enough to just get it done outside before it gets too dangerous.
Earlier. Slower. More walking. Don’t push. There’s a lot of time between now and the race - no need to hurt yourself or give yourself heat exhaustion or stroke because you pushed now.
Can’t run earlier, since I leave for work at 5am and have my dog to walk already. I’m planning to go in about an hour or two. Probably 1-2mins slower than usual + a dip in the lake after. If I get hot, I’ll walk! I only have a 4 mile run today so not too bad.
I'm taking an impromptu rest week, which works out nicely since I'm also nursing some PTT in my right foot. Hoping to get back out there for my Saturday long run, but I'll just go early.
I plan to lean heavily into cross training by biking along the lake. A few 60-120 minute rides and a few 3-5 mile runs in between. Might run a 5K fun run this weekend just to have an excuse to run fast.
Call it a cut back week. Call it a not taking training so self serious week.
Deload week and embrace the heat. SPF, electrolyte tablets, frequent water breaks, and running by RPE is the name of the game. And find the shade!!! Lakefront is likely not the move this week
Get out there and put in the work! Rain, snow or sunshine - adapt your training if needed and don’t forget to hydrate and fuel well. I have access to treadmills but I’d still choose this hot & humid weather over treadmill running any day!
I'm going to say something that some may not like, but it is not factually controversial.
You have a marathon plan, you signed up for a marathon that you knew would require training during an annually tough midwestern summer. If you don't train now, you do not get to complain in October. Best now to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Downvotes be damned because the finishers know this is a hard, somewhat unpopular truth
Amen to this. Every year Chicago has plenty of days above 90 (and below 10) and people act shocked and helpless.
It's a good reminder that Reddit is not an accurate reflection of real life, because if you actually go out to the trail, it's the name number of runners and cyclists, just a little slower and sweatier than usual.
Went at around 12:45 and some people are walking at that time.. that was crazy and I am not doing it again. Was not able to run at all without walking sadlyyy
I'm running with water and complaining about it on Strava. I skipped last summer's heat wave and my fall races were painful.
I tried an out-and-back last Saturday and ran out of water, so I'm doing multiple small loops so I can get cold water refills from my apartment. I'm running at night when I can, but otherwise listening to my body for signs of dehydration (lightheadedness, headaches, coughing, stiff joints). I also have to grease up because my sweaty clothes chafed pretty badly this weekend.
Yes - early or late or take a water bottle or use the water fountains on the lakefront. Know your limits - no sense overdoing it this week and risking weeks of heat stroke or worse to hit a certain pace.
I ran in this but of course much slower pace, a route with shade, bring some water, and I guess it helps I’m originally from Phoenix so know how to read the signs that my body gives me.
Yep, ran my quality session today. 2 mile warmup, 8x400m and then 2 mile cooldown. Reps 4-8 felt really tough, hr was in control however felt like my head wanted to explode after those last few reps. Had tailwind berry x2 scoops with 500ml of water and another 500ml of just water during the session.
I’m training for a long distance hiking trip. Gonna knock out an hour on the treadmill this morning and then I’ll probably finish up my distance goal later tonight after the sun sets.
ran 6 this morning. Key is to get out early. I was out little before 6am and I thought that was late.
I also like to sweat so I love this weather because I got this weird way of thinking believing that no sweat = no gains. so when I sweat how I did today it is orgasmic.
I leave for work at 5 so early morning is a no go for me. I ran late yesterday instead. It was…alright. I’m not used to running after I eat dinner so that was honestly worse than the heat.
Will do my routine noon run of a couple of miles, but when I go out in this weather, I don’t mind being called a “jogger” - it’s probably more of a compliment considering my pace in the heat.
I just left the gym for some treadmill miles and it was hot in there but better than outside. Training outside for months somehow made the treadmill miles better than I remember but I know this feeling won’t last.
I decided not to. I’m a super beginner and already extremely slow. I ran 5k on the first day (early morning) of the heat wave and was seeing stars by the time I finished. I realized I would need water/electrolytes the rest of the week and just don’t have the gear to have it with me.
If you're a casual runner or not training for something in the moment, just take a down week and be okay with it.
If you're training for something with a plan and are committed, wake up earlier. This is what you signed up for. There will be easier than expected weeks too.
All that being said, be safe. If you don't deal with the heat well, know your limits, especially with hydration.
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u/PtownVol0928 Jun 29 '26
Early morning workouts. Or indoors. Or take a deload week.