This is the 62nd week of my weight loss and fitness journey. I am taking a break from weighing myself while I am training for my first triathlon. I said that in case you came here and wondered why this was a weight loss blog that doesn’t have a person who is proving to you that they are actually losing weight or gaining weight. Don’t worry. I will get back to that…
Here is what I want to lay out for all of you today. I am having one of those You-My-Good-Sir-Have-Gotten-Yourself-In-Way-Over-Your-Head kind of weeks. It is hot in Charleston. That makes it tough to work out outside. Guess what training for a triathlon entails? OMGerd! It entails working out outside! Did I mention that it has been triple digit heat index for the past two weeks? Oh yeah. Most of you are dealing with it too.
Darn hippies might have gotten something right with this whole Al Gore is making the Earth too hot theory. Or whatever it was.
Running outside right now is actually dangerous if you are not careful. And let’s face it. Careful is not my middle name. My middle name is Lloyd. Like Lloyd Bridges. Bridges. The things to which I like to run to. And over. See how I made that come full circle?
So with that being said, let this also be said. STAY HYDRATED MY FRIENDS. I have a Camelbak HydroBak that I love to use when I go running. It is 50 oz and I am thinking that I might need to get a larger one for summertime. I also just got a couple of CamelBak Podium insulated water bottles for when I am biking. I am still getting the hang of getting my bottle out of the holder while keeping my legs pedaling and not losing my balance. As soon as the wounds heal I will start trying again. Just kidding. Sort of.
But just staying hydrated does not take you out of danger for heat stroke. I have been trying to do most of my exercise before 7:30 in the morning. I only recently realized there even was a 7:30 in the morning. I thought there was only one at night.
Lastly I have been trying to do as much swimming as possible. That tends to be a nice way to beat the heat. But damn it is still a hard workout!
So that is the update for the week. Swimming. Running. Biking. Repeat.
You would think I was training for a triathlon or something. Oh wait…
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Peace. Love. Hydrate.
You & me both brother…
Twitter: oatmealbowl
You’re training for a Tri? Awesome sauce.
Best of hard work on your training!
You can always hit up Meredith of Swim Bike Mom for advice, if needed.
And you just reminded me that I should have looked at Dick’s sporting goods, while I was there, for a camelbak. Oh well, I was too busy looking at Polars. 😉 Next time.
Twitter: cyu888
Oh gosh, I can’t imagine training for anything in this heat! Yes, early morning workouts and hydration! Good luck with training!
Twitter: debslosingit
I hear you on the heat! The first half of this week temps were over 110 degrees here. I was so looking forward to evening walks around the neighborhood, but until the weather can be kinder, its me and the treadmill.
Twitter: fittothefinish
I’m in the south too and the heat has been brutal. You are right – it is dangerous to be out there exercising even with water. I have been going with the first light of the sun, but I’m going short distances, not training like you are!
Twitter: DareYouToBlog
YEss the heat certainly makes this tough. Way to power through! Hydration is so important. Keep up the good work!
Twitter: runningescapade
I love swimming and wish I could do it more often!
Twitter: candyfit
Good luck with your training!
I hear ya on the heat!
Twitter: CatTBowen
there’s a thousand other things I’d rather do than run outdoors in the heat.
Twitter: TheHappyRunner
Yeah, it is stupid hot around here.
Peace. Love. Hydrate. Back atcha!
Twitter: colourfulpalate
Oh, man…it’s SO hot here too! Normally an outdoor person, but not right now! It’s indoors for me…
Twitter: lisaeirene
I want your heat! It’s been pretty cool, a little rainy, here in Oregon. Although this weekend will be nice and sunny and 80 degrees. By the way, I love the melting fan!