newbie question about heat

rosie said:

Tomorrow I am running in my first race, the Breacon 10 mile (16.9 km).
It looks like it is going to be a hot day (23 / 73 degrees). Can
anyone offer any advice on things I should do before, during and after
to keep me going?

I ran 9.6 miles last weekend and it was hot for the second half.

It looks like the race start will be around 67 and the finish (depending
on how long it takes you) will be from 68 to 72. Have you done any
training in these temperatures? If you have, then there's probably
nothing you need to do other than drink at all the aid stations and stay
hdrated today. If you haven't, then be prepared to accept somewhat of a
slowdown in your planned race pace.

If you want specifics, that's a little hard to say. Personally, I would
drink about 20 oz of sports drink 1.5 hours before the start of the race.
Then another 12 oz about 5 minutes before the start. On a 10 mile race I
would probably skip the aid stations, unless it is very hot. If you
aren't used to running 10 miles, then stop at all the aid stations,
especially if you plan on running for much more than 90 minutes.

FWIW, from Bob Glover's book, a rule of thumb is that you will lose about
1 second per mile per degree above 60.

Phil M.

--
If you can empty your own boat
Crossing the river of the world,
No one will oppose you,
No one will seek to harm you. -Chuang Tzu

Quoted message said:

FWIW, from Bob Glover's book, a rule of thumb is that you will lose about
1 second per mile per degree above 60.

Phil M.

Thanks Phil, just wanted a bit of reassurance really. Looking forward to it
but sure it will test all my training so far.

stop at all water holes
you may wnato to start out slower than usual
plodzilla 90 degrees in texas

rosie said:

Tomorrow I am running in my first race, the Breacon 10 mile (16.9 km). It
looks like it is going to be a hot day (23 / 73 degrees). Can anyone offer
any advice on things I should do before, during and after to keep me going?

I ran 9.6 miles last weekend and it was hot for the second half.

Thank you for your time.

rosie, drink a little at all the rest stops - don't drink a lot at any
one of them. have a wonderful race!

sam & ray

rosie said:

Tomorrow I am running in my first race, the Breacon 10 mile (16.9 km). It
looks like it is going to be a hot day (23 / 73 degrees). Can anyone offer
any advice on things I should do before, during and after to keep me going?

I ran 9.6 miles last weekend and it was hot for the second half.

Thank you for your time.

When the going gets unbearable, repeat to yourself.... "I'm not a putz.
I'm not a putz. I'm not a putz." Of course, you'll be lying, but the
time spent will keep your mind off of the heat stroke and cotton mouth.
Oh, and by the way Buttercup, 73 degrees isn't really that hot.