Happy National Running Day!! Are you planning to run today? I knew today was going to be scorcher in NYC so I got my run in early this morning. Somehow, even 7:30 didn’t seem early enough though! I took Bodhi with me and we ran/walked 4 miles along the river. I’d have run the whole thing but my poor black dog was broiling in the morning sun. Ah well, luckily I enjoy running on most days, not just national running days 
If you do plan to run today, and you’re going to brave hot weather, PLEASE be sure to hydrate properly. This doesn’t just mean guzzling a bunch of water before your run, either. Drink water consistently throughout your day and be sure to keep your electrolytes balanced by having some salt with your lunch of a sports drink of some kind. And make sure to take water with you (or plant it along your route) if you’re doing more than a few miles. There’s a reason races have water stops as early as the 2 mile mark – you need the fluids!
photo credit: FitSugar
Other hydration suggestions and resources:
Coconut water
Fresh fruit
Wear a fuel belt or camelback
Hydration article
Also, be sure to wear sunblock and avoid the peak hours of the day (11am-2pm).
Other than that, enjoy National Running Day!!
I put a pinch of sea salt in my water bottles during the day to help replace my lost electrolytes!
Great idea, Kelly!!
I’ve tried Zico coconut water at a few NYRR races but I can’t ever get an entire bottle down, it is just nasty. I’ve actually planted water along the west side highway near Chelsea piers a few times…every time I pick it up I think for a second that some homeless dude has gotten his paws on it. Alas, I caved and bought a fuel belt.
HA I had the same fear when I was training in Boston! I, too, caved and bought a fuel belt. I’m still stubborn enough to leave it at home for anything under 8 or 10 miles though. Thankfully, most of my running is done in Central Park and I’m never far from a water fountain! I usually mix Zico with water so I can barely taste it. I’d so much rather eat pieces of fresh fruit, but if I have to eat another post-race bruised to high heaven grainy apple I might scream. NYRR is great about providing water and post-race food, but I’d love some variety.