More Tips for the Hot Weather

I received my new Runner's World this weekend, and read a sad but interesting article about running in the heat. It was about Kelly Watt, a young runner about to attend William & Mary. He was running alone doing a familiar route on some nearby trails. He did not show up for dinner that night. The police called his parents that evening. He was later found unconscious from a heat stroke. After what appeared to be a three days of recovery in the hospital, Kelly's body finally shut down.

I know we have provided several tips for running in the heat, but it bears repeating, so please review them again. A few things that were not said, I will add now.

1. When possible don't run alone.
2. Always let someone know when your are going running.
3. Tell them where you will run, and when you should be done.
4. Take an ID and if possible carry a cell phone.

You never expect the worst, but you should always plan for it. Think of it like "runner's insurance." You don't want to have a problem and think "I wish I had. . ."