Hot Weather Running

Running in hot weather can be uncomfortable and even dangerous, if you're not careful. Follow these tips to stay cool during hot weather running.

Runners need to take precautions when running in the heat and humidity. Follow these tips for how to dress properly for hot weather running.

Staying hydrated is critical to your running performance and, more importantly, for preventing heat-related illnesses. Runners need to pay attention to what and how much they're drinking before, during and after exercise.

Running in heat and humidity can put you at risk for heat-related illnesses. Common sense is the key to avoiding problems, so be sure to follow these precautions.

Runners usually know to slow down or run indoors when the weather is hot and humid but, when it comes to racing in the heat, sometimes they'll get competitive and ignore some of the advice about running in hot weather. If you're going to be racing in hot weather, here's how to play it smart and avoid trouble:

Runners may suffer from dehydration if they don't hydrate properly before, during and after their runs. Learn about the symptoms and causes of dehydration and how to prevent and treat it.

Runners may suffer from heat cramps if they don't hydrate properly before, during and after their runs. Learn about the symptoms and causes of heat cramps and how to prevent and treat them.

Runners may suffer from heat exhaustion if they don't hydrate properly and take precaustion when running in the heat. Learn about the symptoms and causes of heat exhaustion and how to prevent and treat it.

Runners may suffer from heatstroke, a medical emergency, if they don't take precaution when running in the heat. Learn about the symptoms and causes of heatstroke and how to prevent and treat it.

Running in the heat and humidity can be much more enjoyable and comfortable when you're wearing the right clothes and gear. Here are some recommendations for women's summer running clothes and gear that will help keep you cool and happy.

Runners spend a lot of time outdoors in the sun, so it's important that we take steps to protect our skin from sun exposure. Follow these tips to protect your skin from the sun when running outdoors:

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Exercise always gets a little more fun when the weather warms up. If you're out running in the sun, make sure you stock up on a few items to keep you cool, dry and sunburn-free.

Running outside in the sun can be great, but too much sun can lead to problems ranging from embarrassing to life-threatening. Here are some common problems that sun exposure can cause.

Hyponatremia, or water intoxication, is when water and sodium lost to perspiration is replaced only with water, leaving the body low in sodium. Here are the symptoms and treatment for hyponatremia.

Follow these steps to avoid getting a sunburn.

Confusion about sunscreen and sun exposure can put you at risk for getting a sunburn. Review common myths and facts about sunscreen.

How do you handle hot weather running? Do you run early or late in the day? Stay in the shade? Freeze your water bottle so your water stays cold? Wear thin, light-colored running clothes? Share your tips for staying cool during hot weather runs.

Escaping the cold weather and running a race in a warm climate during the winter sounds appealing, but it does present some training challenges. Find out how to get acclimatized to warm weather when training in a cold climate.

If you're properly prepared to run when it's sunny and hot, your workouts can be safe and comfortable. Try some of these essential running gear items for summer running.