TTM about heat/humidity and speed

BelieveInStephens · April 2012

I've only been running since October, and I now realize I just ran through the sweet spot of Houston weather. As the heat and humidity rise, I'm seeing my times get slower.

Now I'm nothing if not persistent, so I'm not about to give up, but I want to know that I'm not crazy -- the heat and humidity are slowing me down, right?

Can someone assure me that if I run through this hot, wet blanket of a summer I'll be pleasantly surprised come fall?

kat.in.the.hat · April 2012

on average, you get 3% slower for every 10* above 50* that you run.

so yes, it's not you, it's the heat & humidity Smile

ZAngel · April 2012

You will definitely get slower... it's hard running through this weather and it can take a lot out of you. It's going to get worse before it gets better... just hang in there! Try not to concentrate on your speed. Just do what you can.

Brit's Luna154 · April 2012

It isn't you, its the weather. Heat + humidity can slow you down big time.

shorty20 · April 2012

You're fine, heat and humidity are definitely run killers!

suzannepdc · April 2012

Yup. It will definitely make you slower. Hang in there. It's only April! (Sigh....)

jhg140 · April 2012

I ran through my first Houston summer last year... it suckeddddddd. Like everyone said, just do your best to slog through it. I concentrated on getting some easy miles in and keeping a base, and I think that will be my focus this summer as well. Also, running before the sun comes up helps slightly... only slightly...

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