Anytime that I pick up the pace or the grade, the torso and thigh slapping leads to that dull, benumbed, achey feeling down there. Normally, an epsom salts bath can help and some intermittent ice. I just find that any jock or nylon mesh support prevents that feeling.
Hot weather puts added stress on the body. Adding exercise to the mix makes it even harder for the body to function properly.
To cool itself, the body sends extra blood circulating through the skin. This takes blood away from the muscles, which in turn increases heart rate. This trifecta of events leaves the body vulnerable to heat illness.
Heres what to watch out for:
Heat Cramps
These are painful muscle contractions occurring mainly in the calves, quadriceps and abdominals.
Heat Exhaustion
When experiencing heat exhaustion, body temperatures can rise as high as 104 degrees. This includes the onset of symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, fainting, dizzy spells, weakness, and clammy skin.
Heat Stroke
When experiencing heat stroke, body temperatures can rise in excess of 104 degrees. The body will be hot to the touch, but perspiration will be non-existent. If left untreated, heat exhaustion can lead to organ failure, brain damage, and even death.
Athletic fatigue may involve weakness and nausea. Ultimately, the only way around any type of heat illness is preparation and avoidance.
Heres how to overcome the dangers of running in the heat:
1. Know what you are getting into.
Be aware of the temperature outside and adjust your workout if it is abnormally hot.
2. Hydrate.
Dehydration can easily lead to heat illness. If you are planning a hard workout, substitute a sports drink for water. The sports drink will be higher in sodium, chloride and potassium.
3. Dress for the weather.
Think lightweight and breathable. Stay away from dark colors and wear a hat.
4. Ease into it.
If its the first hot day of the year, postpone your long run. Be smart, be patient and be healthy
I recommend that any ladies interested in running nude listen to the monthly podcasts done by the owner of the Bare Oaks Naturist Resort, there is a podcast where he talks about breasts, an another where he interviews a researcher who links the bra to breast cancer. I feel that men who experience pain to their genitals from running nude are just being silly, running nude is how your body is ment to be. It you experience pain from it you are probably used to too much support to begin with. Women are in an unfortunate position if they have worn a bra all of their lives because the breasts are used to being constricted and they have lost their natural structure and support. I have seen life long nudist women who have very firm and shapely breasts that don't sag under their own weight. My opinion is nude shouldn't hurt, if it hurts to run the way your body was intended to be then something is wrong...you are used to too much support from being clothed all of your life!
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