Runners gearing up for fall races are starting to feel the heat of training during the middle of summer – when their longest runs are scheduled during some of the hottest weeks of the year. But most experts agree that runners shouldn’t sweat over the thought of building all that extra mileage in steamy weather, claiming that it really just boils down to teaching the body how to adapt to running in the heat and knowing when to tweak a training schedule. “In the end, you’ve worked just as hard,” said Mandje, adding that runners can practice their race pace during other intervals in their training. Some athletes sweat more than others, so it’s important for runners to learn their hydration needs during training. Studies have found that elite runners can sweat up to 2.6 liters an hour – an impossible amount of fluid to replenish during a run of several miles.

Source: Fox News July 28, 2018 16:41 UTC