7 Strategies for Heat Training
- Carla Coffey
- May 23, 2025
- 1 min read
Summer running can be energizing—but it also demands extra awareness and smart planning. Whether you’re chasing fall race goals or logging base miles, here’s how to run strong and stay safe when the temps rise:
1. Run Early or Late: Avoid the midday sun. Aim for cooler windows like early mornings or evenings.
2. Hydrate Strategically: Start hydrated, sip throughout, and don’t forget electrolytes. Salty sweaters—this means you.
3. Dress for Success: Think light, breathable, and reflective. And yes—sunscreen counts as gear!
4. Adjust the Effort: Don’t chase pace—respect perceived effort. Heat makes everything harder.
5. Know the Signs: Dizziness, chills, nausea? Stop, find shade, hydrate, and cool down.
6. Modify When Needed: Swapping a speed workout for an easy run in high heat isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom.
7. Post-Run Cool Down: Walk it out, hydrate, and get your core temp down with a cold shower or ice.
Coach Tip: “The fitness will come—consistency beats intensity when the temps rise.”
Train smart. Stay safe. Keep showing up.—Coach Carla
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