feelin' hot hot hot
Ever since I started running I've encountered quite a few pretentious runners who believe firmly that running on a treadmill is not "running." I find this ABSURD! Some of these snotty runners will even say that people hold on to the rails of a treadmill while running so this makes it the same as walking ---- wha?!
This makes me so mad. It goes hand in hand with my earlier post about these ad campaigns that try to separate runners from joggers making it falsely seem like there's a fierce battle between those who run 8+ minute miles and those who run 12 minute miles. Once again, absurd!
Creating this battle is ridiculous and fruitless and effectively turns people away from the sport of running. Running's been so good to my body and well-being that I would hate for anyone to shy away from it because pretentious people tell them that their "treadmill workouts don't count" or that "you're just a jogger therefore you can't call yourself a runner."
I was happily amused today when I read a few articles about heat stroke. Being that it is August and the hottest part of the summer (and apparently one of the hottest in a while for the nation) people are being cautioned about working out too hard and too much in the heat. WebMd has a whole article about the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke and who is at risk. And just this morning Fitsugar posted about heat and humidity.
She included this great chart on how to tell whether or not the heat/humidity will put you at risk of heat stroke.
Check out the chart and be vigilant. If it's too hot outside, don't shy away from the gym and the treadmill. Pay no attention to those who say a treadmill workout doesn't count. If your heart rate is up and you're breaking a sweat you're working your body and your heart. Happy running.
