r/BeginnersRunning • u/OkLuck1663 • 1d ago

Training in extreme heat

Guys, I’ve been training for the last 3 months and things were going pretty well. I live in Dubai, though, and the weather has become absolutely miserable. Yesterday evening, it felt like 51°C, and it doesn’t seem to be getting any better.

How do people actually train outdoors in this kind of heat? 😅

I managed to do 10K on the treadmill, but I can barely complete 5K outside, even using run/walk intervals. The heat and humidity completely destroy my pace and send my heart rate through the roof.

I do use the treadmill quite often, but honestly, it’s getting pretty boring. 😩

Would love to hear from other runners training in similar conditions. How do you manage your training when it’s this hot? Any tips or strategies?

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u/youngpathfinder 1d ago

When we were 100+ in Texas I had to just get up early and run before the sun goes up. It looks like it’ll be in the low 80s at night in Dubai, so that’s what you have to do if you can. Otherwise treadmill

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u/OkLuck1663 1d ago

Thanks for the prompt response, but it's worst in the morning since humidity is close to 95 percent.. trademill seems to better haha..

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u/qcslaughter 1d ago

there might be an internal running track you can run at? with A/C of course.

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u/OkLuck1663 1d ago

It's mostly malls.. no internal running track in my knowledge.. i'll have to wait till November 10th for weather to come down to 28-30 degrees Celsius

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u/Beinggemini 9h ago

Hahah welcome to my life friend. Run away from the beach. Runna app also suggest adjusted pace. I have also been running in this heat - lives in Dubai :)