Summer running presents unique challenges, but with Coach Christine's comprehensive survival guide, you can transform these obstacles into opportunities for growth and resilience.
• Protecting yourself from bugs with appropriate repellents and permethrin-treated clothing
• Conducting thorough tick checks post-run to prevent complications like Lyme disease
• Avoiding poisonous plants by staying centered on trails and wearing protective clothing
• Applying and reapplying broad-spectrum sunscreen to prevent painful sunburns
• Adjusting pace expectations during extreme heat, potentially running 60-180 seconds slower per mile
• Incorporating run-walk strategies to manage summer heat stress
• Creating personal aid stations with cold drinks, fruit, and electrolytes for long runs
• Protecting electronics during sudden rainstorms with waterproof pouches or improvised solutions
• Making noise on trails to avoid startling wildlife through bear bells or playing audio at conversation level
• Maintaining motivation with post-run rewards like stopping at ice cream shops or getting iced coffee
Need personalized running advice? Coach Christine is just a text or message away to help you navigate your summer running challenges.
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