Excessive summer sweating and lots of running, am I doing this right?

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7 years ago 08/24/2016 11:45pm EDT

Okay, I just ramped up the running for summer and the temps have been consistently above 80 degrees (without too much humidity) and I log upwards to 12 hours a week of running. I am also what you can say 10 lbs overweight in the fat department. I am not fat at all, just bmi is probably 20 instead of normal 19.

My sweat is embarrassing. I run without the shirt, just to hold it in my hand and try to wipe sweat off my belly before it dribbles all over my shorts. It doesn't really work because I am a slippery mess after 15, sometimes 10 minutes of running.

I eat a lot of sodium foods and green vegetables to try to retain electrolytes.

I believe I'm at 1 lb of sweat per mile ran. Sometimes I wear a bandana and can squeeze out 4 oz of sweat from my four head every 15 minutes.

And on top of that the sweat for some reason dribbles down and only fills up my left shoe. Also, my arms sweat and flings water to the sides as I go.

Should I cut my hair? It's about 5 inches long and I wear a hat. Would I be better with a buzz cut and a headband?

What else can I do to decrease the sweat? IS it because I am flabby and the body is melting it?

7 years ago 08/25/2016 6:14am EDT

re: puddlemonster

Sweating is normal. It's your body's way of cooling itself. Some people sweat more than others. I'm drenched when I run. Shirt. Shorts. Socks.

I find keeping my shirt on works better. Sure it's a soggy mess, but it gives me a way to wipe my face. (Though, I make sure to wear a smooth fabric shirt because the excessive sweat/weight causes me to chafe.)

Of course, it almost goes without saying that you should be wearing wicking/quick-dry shirts, shorts, & socks. And, yes, your sweat will still beat-out the quick-drying capabilities.

The other day, after my run, I was wringing-out my shirt with sweat. It's normal.

But, in addition to the quick-dry clothes, you can try changing the time of day you run. Earlier in the morning? Later in the evening?

If I'm not running directly from my house, I bring a complete change of clothes for after my run (shirt, shorts, & flip-flops).

Make sure you're staying hydrated & even use a sports drink too.

Hope this helps.

7 years ago 08/25/2016 10:08am EDT

re: puddlemonster

I've got the same issue. I live in the Southeast US where it is significantly worse than the weather you described above and I get pretty nasty. Started an 8 mile run last night with 30 minutes of tempo at 164 and weighed myself right afterwards and was 156.5 (6'2). I've given up on trying to adjust and run where I can sweat less and change other things to better combat the problems the excessive sweat causes.

1. I run with those Injinji socks that cover each individual toe during the summer. My shoes are still water logged, but since doing this I no longer get blisters on each individual toe.

2. I load up on Body Glide before each run so the wetness from the sweat doesn't cause rubbing and significant chafing as it does if I don't put it on.

3. Just a few weeks ago, I purchased several of the Nike and Under Armour "Cool Wear" tank tops, or whatever they call it, and always run with one of the tank tops on (can't tell a difference between brands, both work fine, as I'm sure others do also). I still sweat significantly, but with this material I at least feel significantly cooler than I do bare chested (which is what I always did prior to a few weeks ago), or with some other type of shirt material.

I've also tried cooling sleeves, but in my opinion they just make my arms a lot warmer without a large benefit in sweat reduction or cooling.

7 years ago 08/26/2016 9:39am EDT

re: auditorrunner

Hey there,some great advice for sure!! I'll take some of it for my website http://antichafing.net/ which is dedicated to chafing and all the different remedies!Cheerio,Keith

auditorrunner wrote:
I've got the same issue. I live in the Southeast US where it is significantly worse than the weather you described above and I get pretty nasty. Started an 8 mile run last night with 30 minutes of tempo at 164 and weighed myself right afterwards and was 156.5 (6'2). I've given up on trying to adjust and run where I can sweat less and change other things to better combat the problems the excessive sweat causes.
1. I run with those Injinji socks that cover each individual toe during the summer. My shoes are still water logged, but since doing this I no longer get blisters on each individual toe.
2. I load up on Body Glide before each run so the wetness from the sweat doesn't cause rubbing and significant chafing as it does if I don't put it on.
3. Just a few weeks ago, I purchased several of the Nike and Under Armour "Cool Wear" tank tops, or whatever they call it, and always run with one of the tank tops on (can't tell a difference between brands, both work fine, as I'm sure others do also). I still sweat significantly, but with this material I at least feel significantly cooler than I do bare chested (which is what I always did prior to a few weeks ago), or with some other type of shirt material.
I've also tried cooling sleeves, but in my opinion they just make my arms a lot warmer without a large benefit in sweat reduction or cooling.

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