Performance Running
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If you are an outdoor runner you certainly have noticed that the weather can dictate how well you feel during your run. You may be surprised to learn that your performance during a run or race is directly related to the weather. The "perfect running temperature" has been scientifically debated to be somewhere around 50-54 degrees! Most people begin to slow after 55 degrees and can really "hit the wall" if the temperature rises above 65 degrees while racing.
For people who live in chronically warmer states, such as we are in Houston, TX, it is essential to try and get your runs done in the early in the morning or later at night in order to avoid the heat of the day. However if you are stuck running in the hot weather, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. First, the hotter it is the more your body must work to cool you down by producing sweat. Sweating takes up energy, causing you to tire more quickly and lose fluids and electrolytes more rapidly, making it essential to replenish your fluid levels during and after runs. Increased heat also causes your feet to become moister in your shoes which can cause blisters. Make sure that on hot days you are wearing extra moisture-wicking socks to prevent your feet from blistering.
Besides the temperature, another weather factor that can impact your performance is rain. How rain impacts performance really depends on the amount of rain. If there is a light drizzle coming down on you while you run then the cooling effect of the moisture on your body can actually help enhance your performance. If the precipitation is more extreme, leading to conditions where you are getting totally drenched, then your performance is going to be hindered for a couple of reasons. First, your performance suffers during heavy rain because, whether consciously or not, you run more cautiously in order to prevent slipping on the wet surface that you are running on. Also, heavy rain can get your clothing so wet that you can develop blisters very quickly which can become painful. Some of the most common places to develop blisters from rain are on your feet, between your thighs, and around a woman's sports bra.
Although Mother Nature is not so kind as to provide 53 degrees cloudy running weather every day, there are some ways to make sure your run goes as smoothly as possible for the conditions that you face while running. The easiest way to make sure that the temperature does not negatively impact your performance is to plan ahead and anticipate any obstacles that the weather may provide.
Dr. Andrew Schneider is a podiatrist in private practice in Houston, TX. He is dedicated to maintaining the health and safety of the feet of athletes and return them to their sport as soon as possible after injury. For more information about foot health in sports, informative videos, and to order Dr. Schneider's FREE book, visit his website and his blog The Houston Running Chronicles.
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Brooks Green Silence Running Shoes $100 Make an eco-statement with the Green Silence. Each and every part in this fast, groundbreaking shoe has a sustainable element, including soy-based inks and recycled materials. And in this case, "green" goes hand-in-hand with the great performance you expect from Brooks. The Green Silence helps you take responsibility, and first placewith good karma to spare. This color available in men's sizes only. (For women we suggest ordering 1.5 sizes smaller than what you usually wear.) > See the black/turquoise Women's Green Silence > See the black/green Men's Green SilenceCategory: Competition/Neutral Weight: 6.9 oz Platform: Universal Construction: Strobel Launch Date: February 1, 2010 What makes this shoe unique: Get the Inside Scoop on our green racing flat One of Brooks More Minimal Shoes: • Midsole Height: Heel (18 mm), Forefoot (10 mm) • Outsole Height: Heel (3 mm), Forefoot (3 mm) • Heel-to-Toe Offset: 8 mm • Tooling Height: Heel (21 mm), Forefoot (13 mm) Green Features: • BioMoGo, the world's first-ever biodegradable midsole for running shoes • 75% of the shoe’s materials are post-consumer recycled • Biodegradable insole and collar foams • Laces, gillies, and reinforced webbing are 100% post-consumer recycled • Water-based adhesives are used throughout • All dyes and colorants are non-toxic • Packaging is 100% post-consumer recycled . Black/V.Maize/RoxyRed. 10.5 D. |
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Brooks Nerve LD Running Shoes $60 To help channel race-day nerves into a record-breaking performance, toe the line in the Nerve LD. For distances of 1-mile and more, this distance spike has you covered. You just worry about counting the laps. Includes 6mm spikes and wrench. Available in men's sizes only. (For women we suggest ordering 1.5 sizes smaller than what you usually wear.)Category: Competition Weight: 5.4 oz Platform: Curved Construction: Slip Sizing Note: Unisex Sizing/D width only. Launch Date: January 1, 2009 |
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Brooks Adrenaline ASR 7 Womens Running Shoes $105 With the Adrenaline™ ASR™ 7, the run has no limits. Wet pavement and rugged paths are no match for the outsole's aggressive grip. The heralded performance of our supportive Adrenaline™ GTS is wrapped up in a water-resistant upper and extra-durable materials to keep your feet warm and happy as conditions change. Now available in a wide width (D), to help more runners break boundaries of weather and terrain. In their 2010 Winter Shoe Review, Competitor magazine loved this shoe too, saying "If you were told to pack one pair of running shoes for a run in a mystery destination, not knowing the weather, surface or distance, this shoe would be a reasonable choice." > See the new Women's Adrenaline ASR 8, now with the customized cushioning of Brooks DNACategory: Trail/Support Weight: 9.7 oz Platform: Universal Construction: Combination Previous Model: Adrenaline ASR 6 Launch Date: July 1, 2010 |