Running Through the Heat: Suffer Now; Slay Later

Running in hot, humid weather isn’t glamorous; it’s sweaty, slow, and often uncomfortable. The air feels thick, your legs feel heavy, and motivation? That tends to evaporate with the morning mist. But ask any seasoned runner, and they’ll tell you: summer suffering builds fall strength.

When you train in the heat, your body works harder to regulate temperature. You are sweating more, pumping blood faster, and adapting with each sticky mile. These physiological changes lead to improved cardiovascular efficiency, increased plasma volume, and a surprising boost in mental grit. It might feel like you’re crawling now, but when the temperatures drop, you’ll be flying.

Think of it as nature’s altitude training. Tough conditions now, peak performance later.

So embrace the drips of sweat, the slow miles, and the early morning starts (I am still trying; yet suffering under late starts). You’re not just surviving summer and humidity; you’re sharpening your edge for that crisp, cool race morning when everything clicks.

So yes suffer now; and slay later!