{"id":8349,"date":"2021-03-31T21:22:23","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T02:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runproject.org\/?p=8349"},"modified":"2021-03-31T21:23:40","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T02:23:40","slug":"spring-training-acclimating-to-the-texas-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.runproject.org\/blog\/spring-training-acclimating-to-the-texas-heat","title":{"rendered":"Spring Training &#8211; Acclimating to the Texas Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> by : Jodi Jordan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, it is that time of year again Folks, and it is heating up.\u00a0 If there is one thing I love about Texas, it is our ability to sit on a patio year-round.\u00a0 If there is one thing I hate about Texas, it is the heat and humidity that descends upon us in the late spring and hovers through September.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, the dangerous combination of heat, humidity and running can be avoided by acclimating to it safely.&nbsp; The safest way to acclimate to the Texas heat is to take a slow and gradual approach.&nbsp;&nbsp; It takes about two weeks for your body to get used to the rising temps, and you do not want to push it.&nbsp; I have 5 tips to help you acclimate safely:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\"><li><strong>Run EARLY in the morning<\/strong>.&nbsp; I like to hit the road between 5:15 am and 6:00am.&nbsp; If you cannot get out that early, try to run in the evening.&nbsp; Avoid running during the hottest part of the day, 12:00 pm \u2013 5:00 pm.&nbsp; If you cannot run in the morning, pick a route with shade.<\/li><li><strong>HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE and then HYDRATE some more.&nbsp; <\/strong>Drink plenty of water throughout the day before your run.&nbsp; Limit your caffeine and alcohol intake.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Slow the pace.<\/strong> Back off a wee bit.&nbsp; It\u2019s only for a few weeks and your body will thank you for it.<\/li><li><strong>Pay special attention to your body<\/strong>.&nbsp; Look out for any feelings of dizziness or nausea, goosebumps, or absence of sweat.&nbsp; If you encounter any of these symptoms, you will need to stop running for the day as you are experiencing the early stages of heat stroke.<\/li><li><strong>Dress the part<\/strong>.&nbsp; 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