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Marathon weather is here (Read 467 times)

    We like to think of temp + dew point

     

    So 45F wtih 70% humidity = dew point of ~ 32

    45+32 = 77

     

    When the temp + dew point is in that > 100 range start to think about it

     

    > 120 - Then it time to adjust goals

     

     

    65 + 90% humidity = 59 dew point

     

    65+59 = 124 - that can suck

     

    That is just our rule of thumb.

     

    Do 70F with 30% humidity ~ 21 dew point

    70+21 = 91 ... not bad. 

     

    Yes DB was right, Sunday was perfect, 40 degs and 85% humidity, cloudy and no rain

    DoppleBock


      Of course Grandmas typical marathon weather fits well into this equation

       

      66F - 99% humifity = 65 dew point

       

      66+65 = 131 = major suckage

       

      This weekend Temps between 50-55 @ 80% humidity = 40-44 dew point or 90-99 on the suckage index - Below 100 ~ no action required.

      http://a-big-horse.blogspot.com/ 

      2013 Goals ~ Mar < 3:00, 5M < 29, 10k < 35  

       

        66F - 99% humifity = 65 dew point

         

        66+65 = 131 = major suckage

         

        DB, your Wisconsin is showing!

        DoppleBock


          Maybe or just my poor typing skills and grammer / spelling ... Not sure if it is fair to burden everyone in WI for my abilities.

           

          I am sure I can find many people in TN with less ability than you. 

           

          DB, your Wisconsin is showing!

          http://a-big-horse.blogspot.com/ 

          2013 Goals ~ Mar < 3:00, 5M < 29, 10k < 35  

           

            Maybe or just my poor typing skills and grammer / spelling ... Not sure if it is fair to burden everyone in WI for my abilities.

             

            I am sure I can find many people in TN with less ability than you. 

             

            No! That 65 degrees with humidity is major suckage! We call that a nice day 'round here!

            DoppleBock


              Ok - I get it

               

              But When you get above 120 on the index it will impact perfromance

               

              85F with 50% humidity = 42

              85+42 = 127

               

              65F with 90% Humidity = 59

              65+59 = 128

               

              I am not sure how many morning races are 85F @ 7:30am

               

              But on the DB suckage index - It's the combined score

               

              85F with 80% humidity = 68

              85+68 = 153

               

              When we hit > 150 I pretty much will not race

               

              I did a night race last summer

              92F with 70% = 64

              92+64 = 156 - I will never do that again.

               

              But if its 80F and 40% humidity = 32

              80+32 = Stop your bitching.

              http://a-big-horse.blogspot.com/ 

              2013 Goals ~ Mar < 3:00, 5M < 29, 10k < 35  

               

              DoppleBock


                So the race index scoring of actual temp + dew point =

                 

                < 100 = Ideal

                100-120 = Less than ideal but go for it

                > 120 < 150 = Start adjusting your goals, but still race hard

                > 150 Drink beer

                http://a-big-horse.blogspot.com/ 

                2013 Goals ~ Mar < 3:00, 5M < 29, 10k < 35  

                 

                  So the race index scoring of actual temp + dew point =

                   

                  < 100 = Ideal

                  100-120 = Less than ideal but go for it

                  > 120 < 150 = Start adjusting your goals, but still race hard

                  > 150 Drink beer

                   

                  Makes good sense to me -- ran an 8k this summer at 75 degrees with dewpoint of 69 and it was definitely not ideal conditions, but certainly better than most days around here. 

                   

                  My rule of thumb regarding humidity is once you are below 70 degrees don't worry about it.

                    Temperature does not matter.

                    Humidity does not matter.

                     

                    Only dew point matters.


                    Dur.

                    R2E


                    "run" "to" "eat"

                      JUST DEW IT.

                      i find the sunshine beckons me to open up the gate and dream and dream ~~robbie williams

                      DoppleBock


                        So 70F with 100% humidity = Dew point of 70  But has a combined score of 140

                        90F with a 78% humidity = Dew Point of 70  But has a combined score of 160

                        150F with 46% Humidity = Dew Point of 69 But has a combined score of 219

                        300F with 22% Humidity = Dew Point of 66  But has a combined score of 366

                         

                        Of course Trent would rather be slow roasted in a dew point of 66

                         

                         

                        Temperature does not matter.

                        Humidity does not matter.

                         

                        Only dew point matters.


                        Dur.

                        http://a-big-horse.blogspot.com/ 

                        2013 Goals ~ Mar < 3:00, 5M < 29, 10k < 35  

                         


                        Milktruck say relentless

                          Will there be streaking while intoxicated at Monkey?  or will the dew point be too low?

                           

                          Proofread carefully to see if you any words out.

                          " ..that corner has narrowed to a half-nekkid egyptian wandering about in the cold new jersey nighttime."
                          ~ R2E

                          DoppleBock


                            I agree that not all scores work perfectly

                             

                            70F + 48% Humidity = 34 Dew Point

                            34 + 70 = 104

                             

                            52F with 100% Humidity = 52 Dew Point

                            52+52 = 104

                             

                            With 100% Humidity you pretty much know it is raining ... add 15 MPH winds and in a 50 mile race I am worried about hypothermia ... not so much if it were 70F with 48% humidity.

                             

                            I really hate cold hands - I am wearing gloves and packing wool gloves for the aide station @ 36.7 miles in case I can't feel my hands.

                             

                            Temp are suppose to increase to a 53 then hold steady, after noon they will decline again, but the wind is suppose to pick up all day.  Luckily we are running in the woods ... although there will be no leaves on the trees as they will all be down covering the rocks and roots.  2+ inches of rain between now and then ... I am going to be a muddly, bloody (Falling) messy boy by the finish.

                             

                            It will be a blast!

                            http://a-big-horse.blogspot.com/ 

                            2013 Goals ~ Mar < 3:00, 5M < 29, 10k < 35  

                             

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