running in extreme heat for cardio conditioning and increasing resistance to heat.

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Lets put aside the dangers like dehydration chance of sun stroke and all that scary stuff.

if i run for 15 to 30 minutes in a heat wave in the mid day sun would i be able to benefit form it in any way.

I found that running in extreme cold weather was better for muscle conditioning but felt very little for cardio. cold air would hurt at first but I got used to it and the lung pain would be less and less of an obstacle.
 
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ItIsWhatItIs said:
Yes, but what are your limits? This would be a bad time to take up running for the fun of it.
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i don't know what kind of limits you are talking about but the 2 times here are me. I don't know who the other times are.

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I have done a 2-3 hour training session in 35 degree temperatures before without dying. i think I drank over 4 liters of water during that time.

but now i'm a has been like this guyView attachment 29435
 
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Hmm...or just do like Jamaicans do...take everything slow. Running is pointless unless someone with a large weapon is chasing you.
 
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No specific benefit from temperature extremes, other than losing lots of water (weight).
 
useful advise below. who would have thought. only difference in running solo is you do something stupid and your on your own. its different if your on a court or in a group. i don't carry anything not even water or a cell phone.
 
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Don't be soft. I used to play tennis 6 hours a day in the heatwaves which make the court 10+ deg hotter. You will get used to it no problem.
 
I have read that sauna recovery can increase red blood cell count, increasing potential oxygen uptake. I don't personally do it but my brother does (ultra-athlete). Not sure if hot weather can fall into the same category.. Exercise is exercise though..so weather doesn't slow me down. I take water and don't generally have a problem with the heat. Pay attention to the signs of excessive heat and dehydration..it's not a joke..athletes do occasionally drop dead in excessive heat.

http://www.ergo-log.com/eposauna.html
 
invictus43 said:
I have read that sauna recovery can increase red blood cell count, increasing potential oxygen uptake. I don't personally do it but my brother does (ultra-athlete). Not sure if hot weather can fall into the same category.. Exercise is exercise though..so weather doesn't slow me down. I take water and don't generally have a problem with the heat. Pay attention to the signs of excessive heat and dehydration..it's not a joke..athletes do occasionally drop dead in excessive heat.

http://www.ergo-log.com/eposauna.html
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so it looks like a good idea. more oxygen uptake means you should be more attentive or sharper brain function.
 
I think it depends what your goals are. If you are in shape and just trying to get acclimated to the heat then that's probably fine (I'm no expert on heat acclimation) as long as you don't dehydrate, etc. As for getting in better running fitness, probably not as you are unlikely to be able to hit the same times in extreme heat. I'd run during cooler part of the day and make sure I can hit my training targets. The fitter you are the better you will deal with the heat anyway.
 
WarpTiger said:
so it looks like a good idea. more oxygen uptake means you should be more attentive or sharper brain function.
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Don't forget that more heat also means that more of your energy goes towards your body's self-regulation. Not only will energy be spent keeping your core temperature down, it'll also take more energy for you to focus and push mentally. This is why I'd rather train cold than hot. I also don't lift wearing sweaters and joggers like some guys do, for that reason.
 
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Don't forget that more heat also means that more of your energy goes towards your body's self-regulation. Not only will energy be spent keeping your core temperature down, it'll also take more energy for you to focus and push mentally. This is why I'd rather train cold than hot. I also don't lift wearing sweaters and joggers like some guys do, for that reason.
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muscles also don't tighten and cramp up in the heat like the they do in the cold weather. I always felt something wrong with my hams when i tried to run a few months ago in cooler weather and gave up.


did 8k in an hour but i walked some of it.
 
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WarpTiger said:
muscles also don't tighten and cram up un the heat. can always felt something wrong with my hams when i tried to run a few months ago and gave up.


did 8k in an hour but i walked some of it.
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An hour to do 5 miles is pretty good. If I were to do this run in this kind of heat a sport bottle full of water would be enough.
 
Today was 42 minutes for the 8 k
 
ItIsWhatItIs said:
Anyone who can run 8 k in 42 minutes knows already what their bodies hydration requirements are. Running in extreme heat would likely be the same as running inclines. In these conditions 8 k would be challenging.
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I gotta a say. if you think that's fast you have some low standards. also i don't bring water with me. the way i see it i would still get my *** handed to me buy female athletes.
 
WarpTiger said:
I gotta a say. if you think that's fast you have some low standards. also i don't bring water with me. the way i see it i would still get my *** handed to me buy female athletes.
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Given the GTAM audience, especially the cruiser types (females included) :) that's warp speed. Regardless, that is not something someone without running experience will be able to do on a whim just because they feel like going for a run.
 
I am wondering if you are bsing here. I am scrutinizing your claims. The consesus is 9 to 10 min a mile if you are FIT! 8k is about 5 miles. You state 43 mins, which would put you the Fit category. Anyone with those numbers are avid runners with years of experience. Any avid runner would know their hydratrion requirements. I have to wonder what your angle is with this thread given the GTAM audience?
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