Getting Hypothermia in The Summer – Part 2

In the last email I told you how I got mild hypothermia from hiking up at Isle Royale. In this email I am going to embarrass myself with how I again got mild hypothermia from running in 95 degree weather.

I had gone out for a 10 mile run a few summers ago. It was a nice hot day, 95 degrees. The kind of day that you start sweating as soon as you step outside. Now, I just love to run when it is hot and humid out.

I came prepared, I had plenty of water, and a jogging shirt that wick away the sweat so that I can cool off faster.

After the run I felt fine, hot, of course. But, I was in a hurry and wanted to get home. I had drove 25 minutes up to a nice park that makes for a pleasant jog. Normally, I sit at a park bench and drink and eat something to cool off and regain some energy. Not today.

I get into my car, which was sitting in the sun and it was probably 120 degrees inside. I immediately turn on the air conditioning full blast, of course.

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I foolishly rode the 25 minutes home with the AC on full blast. Then when I arrived home, I had cranked up the AC at home because it was so hot out. After being home for a few minutes, I started to get the chills a little bit. I got into the shower and felt fine. But, once I had got out the cold AC hit me again, and I started to get the chills, like I had at Isle Royale. This time I knew what was happening.

I ended up in bed covered with several blankets, and turned on the heat.

I knew what my mistakes were. So, here is what I do now on every run.

I always bring a change of shirts. I put on a nice, dry shirt after my run, so that I don't get the cool down too quickly.

I make it a point to stay outside to "cool off" and not go inside where there is AC too soon. Even when I run in the streets outside my house, I don't go back inside too soon.

When I drive somewhere to run, I don't use the AC in the car, or make a point to use it for a few minutes then turn it off.


Remember, if you are experiencing pain, see a doctor as soon as possible.

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Thanks,

Jerry Hopkins
Author of “How to Run Like a Deer Forever”
jerry@runningtough.com
http://www.runningtough.com

This blog is for educational purposes only. Always consult your own personal doctor for medical advice and follow it even it contradicts what is said in this email.

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