I live in Massachusetts, we've had a cool summer, ( I think it's great for running). Well I just came back from visiting relatives down in Florida... the sunshine (humid) state. My point... up here I've been doing 6 to 7 miles a day but down there I could barely do 3 miles and that was at 6:30 in the morning. If I waiting till later in the morning, I could barely do 2 miles without stopping under a tree to cool down.
My question: as far as "training effect" is concerned, was the Florida running more of a work out or less than the New England running?
One thing too... I lost weight down there... I am sure due to water loss... but also not wanting to eat as much in that weather.
It is really complicated. I would say no however. One must slow down when going to a warmer environment.
Next time, spend a week running on a treadmill inside to get better prepared.
"Len A." <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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I live in Massachusetts, we've had a cool summer, ( I think it's great for running). Well I just came back from visiting relatives down in Florida... the sunshine (humid) state. My point... up here I've been doing 6 to 7 miles a day but down there I could barely do 3 miles and that was at 6:30 in the morning. If I waiting till later in the morning, I could barely do 2 miles without stopping under a tree to cool down.
My question: as far as "training effect" is concerned, was the Florida running more of a work out or less than the New England running?
One thing too... I lost weight down there... I am sure due to water loss... but also not wanting to eat as much in that weather.
, we've had a cool summer, ( I think it's great for running).
I agree, great weather.
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My point... up here I've been doing 6 to 7 miles a day but down there I could barely do 3 miles and that was at 6:30 in the morning. If I waiting till later in the morning, I could barely do 2 miles without stopping under a tree to cool down.
Len, don't take this the wrong way, but you're a pansie.
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My question: as far as "training effect" is concerned, was the Florida running more of a work out or less than the New England running?
More, the heat takes the spurt out of you. Dumbass pansie.
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One thing too... I lost weight down there... I am sure due to water loss... but also not wanting to eat as much in that weather.
On 21 Aug 2004 02:27:24 GMT, [email hidden] (TheBillRodgerz)
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I live in Massachusetts
Me too dude!
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, we've had a cool summer, ( I think it's great for running).
I agree, great weather.
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My point... up here I've been doing 6 to 7 miles a day but down there I could barely do 3 miles and that was at 6:30 in the morning. If I waiting till later in the morning, I could barely do 2 miles without stopping under a tree to cool down.
Len, don't take this the wrong way, but you're a pansie.
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My question: as far as "training effect" is concerned, was the Florida running more of a work out or less than the New England running?
More, the heat takes the spurt out of you. Dumbass pansie.
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One thing too... I lost weight down there... I am sure due to water loss... but also not wanting to eat as much in that weather.
I live in Massachusetts, we've had a cool summer, ( I think it's great for running). Well I just came back from visiting relatives down in Florida... the sunshine (humid) state. My point... up here I've been doing 6 to 7 miles a day but down there I could barely do 3 miles and that was at 6:30 in the morning. If I waiting till later in the morning, I could barely do 2 miles without stopping under a tree to cool down.
My question: as far as "training effect" is concerned, was the Florida running more of a work out or less than the New England running?
One thing too... I lost weight down there... I am sure due to water loss... but also not wanting to eat as much in that weather.
Len
I live in Georgia. My running pace must slow down for every run when the temps are 80 - 90 deg. If you ran 2 miles in FL compared to 6 miles in MA, that would surely not be anwhere near the same workout. Until you get acclimated, your pace will be painfully slow in order to maintain the same effort.
Here's a good site that explains the impact of heat and humidity on athletic performance - http://www.zunis.org
