There's no escaping that shit today. Stay cool peeps.

Good morning!

I didn't run, but I did sleep extra and late.  I would have liked to run, but being a late-sleeping lazy fuck isn't all bad.  I am a little worried I could get used to this .

I hope everyone has a kickass day!

What do you guys think of this?

Positive Effects of Heat Training 

So now that we have talked about the downside of training in the heat, let’s talk about the benefits.  There seems to be good evidence that training in the heat may have very similar effects to training at altitude.  Think about it for a minute.  At altitude the level of oxygen delivered by our blood to our muscles and organs is less because oxygen levels are lower at altitude.  The body responds to this by increasing our blood supply so we have more blood with which to deliver the oxygen.  Similarly in the heat, if a portion of blood supply is being diverted to the skin, that leaves less going to the muscles and organs and the body can respond to that over time by increasing our blood supply.  So altitude and heat may be two different ways to achieve the same beneficial adaptation (increased blood supply).  Additionally there is evidence that warm weather training increases our body’s efficiency at cooling itself, which has carry over benefits even when we are running/racing in cooler temperatures.  The less the body has to work to cool itself, the more blood available to transport oxygen to the muscles. 

Source: http://maximumperformancerunning.blogspot.ca/2013/05/training-in-summer-heathumidity.html

I think the idea makes sense, but I'm not sure if working out in the heat is worth it.

Some miles today on the mill in the basement.  Be safe everyone.

What do you guys think of this?

 

 

Positive Effects of Heat Training 

So now that we have talked about the downside of training in the heat, let’s talk about the benefits.  There seems to be good evidence that training in the heat may have very similar effects to training at altitude.  Think about it for a minute.  At altitude the level of oxygen delivered by our blood to our muscles and organs is less because oxygen levels are lower at altitude.  The body responds to this by increasing our blood supply so we have more blood with which to deliver the oxygen.  Similarly in the heat, if a portion of blood supply is being diverted to the skin, that leaves less going to the muscles and organs and the body can respond to that over time by increasing our blood supply.  So altitude and heat may be two different ways to achieve the same beneficial adaptation (increased blood supply).  Additionally there is evidence that warm weather training increases our body’s efficiency at cooling itself, which has carry over benefits even when we are running/racing in cooler temperatures.  The less the body has to work to cool itself, the more blood available to transport oxygen to the muscles. 

 

Source: http://maximumperformancerunning.blogspot.ca/2013/05/training-in-summer-heathumidity.html

 

I think the idea makes sense, but I'm not sure if working out in the heat is worth it.

I trained for 10 years in the heat (90-100F) and never felt it benefited me in any cold race.  I think it helps if the race is as hot as your training but otherwise, it does not make you faster in the Fall.

6 easy miles done early this morning - heat and humidity are back, but it's still not terrible if I go out early enough, and there was a nice breeze off the lake too. At the dealer now waiting for an oil change and filters and whatnot for my old-lady station wagon. Nearing 130K miles now, and I need her to keep going for at least another year of highway commuting.

IT SUCKED SCHWEDDY BALLS!!

You say that like it's a bad thing.

 

You say that like it's a bad thing.

 

Well...... If I had that, then it would definitely not be a bad thing... Those balls look and sound tasty.....