This summer promises to be a hot one. Learn the signs of heat related illnesses, and to protect yourself and your children from what could be dangerous, life-threatening consequences.
Last weekend, my mother, daughter and I were lounging next to the pool at a spa resort, relaxing after a distance race. I didn't finish that race, having succumbed to heat exhaustion no 3/4 of a mile away from the finish line. Even though I'm an experienced marathoner and train in hot weather, I'm no more immune to heat-related conditions than anyone else.
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Hey Alysia,
Even though I was raised in Phoenix, I also seem to feel the heat the first day or two after the 100-degree temps hit. Fatigue and nausea come on fast and hard.
The good news is, while my acclimation to the heat has to rebuild each year, the extreme temps put an end to my allergies. I've learned to stay out of the heat, drink a ton of water, cut back on caffeine and to some extent exercise. My run on Saturday will be my last for the season. No need to spend energy bringing on undue stress. Another tip: The older we get, the more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses we become. For more information, visit this link from the CDC.
Good information.
April 12, 2009 - 12:53pmThis Comment
Thanks for the great information. In the midwest, we just need the heat now. I was in the Army for eight years and I remember passing out from heat stroke one time when I was running in a physical training test. It was so hot that day and there was not enough water that I could drink that would keep me hydrated.
I fell to the ground and when I woke up, I was surrounded by people and was soaking wet from people dumping water over me to cool me down. I was so ill for about 5 days after my fall, in the hospital on an IV trying to rehydrate. I certainly wouldn't want that to happen again. This is a great way to begin the summer season. Knowledge. Thanks for the share.
April 11, 2009 - 10:38amThis Comment