It is easy to lose count of the number of heatwaves we have already been sweltering through this summer as the UK keeps breaking its own records. It wasn’t that long ago that the ‘British summer’ was synonymous with having endless weeks of a rainy, dismal washout. However, now it means literally living in drought conditions with temperatures hot enough to start forest fires. Of course, most people would welcome these same high temperatures if they were on beach holiday, drinking out of straw from a coconut. Even so, it doesn’t make being stuck at home, trying to live and work in such sweaty conditions, any more bearable.
The prospect of exercising outside and sweating even more is almost unthinkable. But what if you’ve already committed to running in some autumnal event? Working out in an overly air-conditioned gym might be one solution but it might also be an easy recipe for a summer head cold. Though the alternative of stubbornly sticking to your training schedule and running outside in the heat like a desert martyr can be particularly challenging. Luckily, there are some running, hydration and fuelling hacks that are easy to take on which can help you exercise and enjoy the outdoors safely.
