Runners need to take precautions when running in the heat and humidity to avoid heat-related illnesses. Your clothing choices can have a huge impact on your comfort and safety during hot runs.
Here are a few tips on how to dress property for hot weather running.
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- Wear Synthetic-Blend Clothing, NO COTTON (because it holds onto sweat and doesn’t dry quickly) CoolMax or DryFit to wik away the moisture from your skin
- Dress Lightly – light colored, loose fitting clothes
- Choose your running socks carefully – DO NOT wear 100% cotton socks, cotton keeps feet wet and will lead to blisters. Aim for the Synthetic blends that wik away the moisture
- Wear Shades – to help protect your eyes from the suns damaging rays
- Sunscreen – apply before getting dressed for your run. For your face pick a sunscreen that sticks so that is won’t run into your eyes. On your long runs prepare to bring sunscreen wipes or sunscreen in your belt.
- Carry a Water Bottle – The most important running ear, is a water bottle. Plenty of choices from a belt, backpack or hand-held. Go check out the different options and pick what is best for you.
- Wear a VISOR not a hat – Hat’s are too constrictive and traps in the heat. A visor will allow the heat to escape. Double score is a visor with a sweatband to absorb the sweat.
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