Heat Halts Green Bay Marathon

Some crazy weather at spring marathons this year so far... I realize that it's not possible to predict the weather months in advance, but doing some heat acclimation training can benefit any runner. Being acclimated to the heat increases your plasma volume (similar to altitude training in that respect, although it won't increase your red blood cell count) and improves performance in all conditions, hot or cold. Even in the dead of winter you can do heat acclimation training. You simply create a microclimate that is hot. Wear extra clothes for your running. long sleeves and tights on a treadmill or a down jacket for outdoor runs in the cold. Most protocols require 1 hour per day 3-4 days per week of overdressed running to see improvements. Good decision by the RDs, bummer for those you trained for this race and weren't allowed to finish. It is true that any runner should be...

Full article: http://news.runnersworld.com/2012/05/21/heat-halts-green-...

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@NewfangledDad » 23 May '12, 1pm
More #marathon in the heat news...Green Bay stopped. Races, please offer options! Defer, run, run next year, etc.. [link]
@KCATeam » 22 May '12, 2pm
[link] Heat Halts Green Bay Marathon: Runners are told to stop and wait for a ride... [link] #chicagomarathon
@MarathonMegan13 » 22 May '12, 2pm
Heat Halts Green Bay Marathon: Runners are told to stop and wait for a ride to the finish. [link]
@absolut_zer0 » 21 May '12, 9pm
RT @Amy__Bailey “Some interesting comments on @runnersworld about the #cgbm12 cancellation. [link]” @leahthorvilson #runchat
@badgerdigital » 21 May '12, 7pm
RT @Amy__Bailey: Some interesting comments on @runnersworld about the #cgbm12 cancellation. [link]
@Amy__Bailey » 21 May '12, 6pm
Some interesting comments on @runnersworld about the #cgbm12 cancellation. [link]
@guiomdurand » 21 May '12, 4pm
90°F ça fait 32°C, ils auraient pu souffler l'idée aux orga du marathon de Lyon 2011 (snif...) News: [link] via @RunnersWorld
@LOKenyon » 21 May '12, 4pm
What am I missing? We manage thru Kona even tho prepping in fall like conditions. News: [link] via @RunnersWorld
@YoDeportista » 21 May '12, 3pm
TRIATLON: El Green Bay Marathon fue detenido despues de la llegada del 1ero a la meta por exceso de calor y humedad [link]
@joseseminario » 21 May '12, 2pm
Heat Halts Green Bay Marathon: By Scott Douglas Photo by Victah Sailer Sunday's Green Bay Marathon was stopped w... [link]
@EquipeEndurance » 21 May '12, 12pm
News @runnersworld Heat Halts Green Bay Marathon: By Scott Douglas Photo by Victah Sailer Sun... [link] #boutiqueendurance
@iruneveryday » 22 May '12, 8pm
Heat Halts Green Bay Marathon [link]
@AleckWong » 22 May '12, 2pm
Heat Halts Green Bay Marathon: Runners are told to stop and wait for a ride to the finish. [link]
@pulse_sports » 22 May '12, 4am
Heat Halts Green Bay Marathon [link]
@pulse_sports » 21 May '12, 4pm
Heat Halts Green Bay Marathon [link]
@LianaWS » 21 May '12, 1pm
Heat halts Green Bay Marathon. :( [link]