7 Essential SummerRunning Tips

Mason Mandy

While running outdoors in the winter has its fair

share of obstacles such as extreme cold weather

or ice, summer can be quite challenging as this

season poses different physical risks to the

body. Finding the right temperature or even a

day when the humidity is low can be fairly

difficult in the summer, so it’s important to

follow the below 7 tips when as you stay fit this

season.

1. Visor

While many runners use hats to protect their

faces from the sun, this actually traps more heat

into your body. In other words, wearing a visor is

a much better option because it both protects

your face from the sun along with allowing heat

to release.

2. Adjusting speed

Different from running in the winter,

overworking your body in the summer can lead

to heat exhaustion, extreme dehydration, and

overall discomfort. The best trick is to not run

the same pace in both these seasons and adjust

speed accordingly. Running the same distance is

key as the seasons change, and altering pace to

avoid heat exhaustion is essential.

3. Hydration is key

To avoid any sort of dehydration during the

summer months, be sure to drink more water

than usually would before heading outside. If

your stomach allows, drink half a liter of water 2

hours before the run or carry an ice cold water

bottle. Even after, remember to hydrate as much

as you can.

4. Read the signs

To avoid any sort of dehydration during the

summer months, be sure to drink more water

than usually would before heading outside. If

your stomach allows, drink half a liter of water 2

hours before the run or carry an ice cold water

bottle. Even after, remember to hydrate as much

as you can.

5. Run in the morning or evening

To prevent any heat exhaustion or

dehydration, it is actually best to run in the

early morning or the late evening to avoid the

beating summer sun. This way there’s no need

to carry extra gear such as visors, sunglasses,

or tons of water.

6. Wear sunglasses

In addition to wearing a visor during your run,

quickly grabbing a pair of sunglasses can also

help conserve energy and protect your eyes

from the sun.

7. Switching it up

Looking for alternate running paths or routes

can not only make running more of a summer

adventure, but it can also be great for finding

areas in town with more tree shade than

others. As well as providing a fair amount of

shade, it also spices up the day to day routine

by offering a new running path for you and

your exercise partners.