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From Fellrnr.com, Running tips
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* Check the temperature and humidity before you run. Knowing what to expect can help you adjust your pace. Remember that humidity has a big impact on your ability to cool off.
* Run in the cooler parts of the day. Early morning and later in the evening work well, late afternoon is often the worst.
* Stay Hydrated. The entry on [[Practical Hydration |Hydrated]]covers hydration and electrolytes. Remember that electrolytes are as important as water for staying hydrated. Hyponatremia can kill!* Cold drinks can also help lower your body temperature. , but don't drink too much without electrolytes (see above tip on hydration)
* Wear white. It may not be your favorite color, but it is the coolest.
* [[Under Armor Heat Gear Top]] in white can keep you cooler than bare skin
* Carry a cell phone. If you get it wrong, you can call for help. (This is true in many situations.)
* Changing your running route so that you are doing several shorter loops or out-and-backs. You can then cache some drinks for each section rather than carrying enough for the whole run.
* Ice bandanas can also be used around the wrists. (Jim P)
* Ice under the hat. (Jim P)
* If you are doing loops, keep a spare shirt in a cooler full of ice, and switch every loop. (Jim P)
