Running under the scorching sun or high humidity, to put it mildly, is not very pleasant. The workout invariably ends with wet clothes and possibly a headache. If running in the heat seems too exhausting for you, don’t give up right away. There are a few subtleties that will make running more comfortable in the heat.

Endurance and perseverance in training is not the only reason why we should keep running in the summer. Running in hot weather has several unique benefits.

On the one hand, you will be able to run longer in normal weather. Secondly, you will easily get rid of toxins and excess weight through sweating and will quickly lose weight.

Here are 9 tips to make running in the heat easier.

1. Wear a visor instead of a cap

It is believed that the head covering protects the head from the sun, but in fact it keeps the heat in the body. The visor will protect your face from the sun and allow the top of your head to release heat.

2. Slow pace

Don’t try to run as fast as you would in cold weather, because you will tire quickly. Run the same distance as you normally would and adjust your pace based on the effort you are putting in. You can increase your pace as you get used to the heat.
3. Stay hydrated

You lose a lot of water through sweating. So drink more water to stay hydrated.

Drink half a liter of water 2 hours before your run. You can take a bottle of water with you if you are going to run a long distance. And don’t forget to drink more after your run.

4. Know when to stop

Dehydration easily occurs when running in the heat. Stop if you begin to experience severe signs of dehydration such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, nausea, muscle cramps, and so on.

5. Run in the morning or evening

Do you know the secret of the cheetah, one of the best hunters in the jungle? He mainly hunts in the morning and evening hours, when he can run at maximum speed without overheating. Therefore, it is better to run early in the morning or in the evening when the sun goes down.
6. Wear sunglasses

Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes and relax your face. This helps to reduce stress and save energy.

7. Choose a route

Pick a route that has more benefits. Running under the trees not only protects from the sun, but also allows you to run with breeze.

8. Use a cold towel

You can prevent overheating by wrapping a cold towel around your neck. Just soak a towel in cold water and tie it like a scarf before your run.

9. Wear light clothing

Wearing heavy clothing while running in the heat is a big mistake, such clothing will absorb sweat and stick to the body. Buy light clothing that can’t hold a lot of sweat.

You won’t have to stop running in the summer just because it’s hot if you follow these tips.