Why does everyone on here think it's impossible to run in humidity?

YungFartlek wrote:

It's not. And don't give me that adjusted pace bull... just run.

False premise. Everyone here does not think that it is impossible to run in humidity. In fact, this is proven by the fact that you are here, and you do not think that it is impossible to run in humidity. Please get out of here with your damn lies, you horrid shrew.

Because Millennials grew up being told they were precious, special flowers.

Alright. I guess I cant make a rash generalization without it being seen as 100% fact.

Why do **a large majority of people on here** think it's impossible to run in humidity?

YungFartlek wrote:

Alright. I guess I cant make a rash generalization without it being seen as 100% fact.

Why do **a large majority of people on here** think it's impossible to run in humidity?

Please link to a post where an individual posts the belief that running in humidity is impossible.

again taking a rash generalization and making it literal. I suppose I have to spell everything out if you have the mental capacity of a squirrel.

New title:

The wussification of runners: a tale of humidity and sarcasm

Honestly, XV got what I was trying to say, its not too hard. Keep up.

Crazy guy speaking with himself.

YungFartlek wrote:

again taking a rash generalization and making it literal. I suppose I have to spell everything out if you have the mental capacity of a squirrel.

New title:

The wussification of runners: a tale of humidity and sarcasm

Honestly, XV got what I was trying to say, its not too hard. Keep up.

Your original post was hyperbole, not sarcasm

Only one person posting in this thread.

You're right, I was lashing out. I apologize to my previous comments/jabs, obviously none of them are true.

To my point, I've seen a large influx of posters talking about how they handicap humidity (15 sec/mile etc). It's kind of annoying and wanted to see why people thought that way, basically because I don't understand their rationale. Running is running. The clock doesn't lie.

I can promise I've only posted the ones under this name... though the majority on here don't believe Farah isn't doping, so why would you believe me?

YungFartlek wrote:

You're right, I was lashing out. I apologize to my previous comments/jabs, obviously none of them are true.

To my point, I've seen a large influx of posters talking about how they handicap humidity (15 sec/mile etc). It's kind of annoying and wanted to see why people thought that way, basically because I don't understand their rationale. Running is running. The clock doesn't lie.

Are you saying you can run distance races at the same pace regardless of humidity levels? I am one who slows significantly when humidity levels are high, and I'm not ashamed of that.

I believe running in humidity is impossible.

YungFartlek wrote:

You're right, I was lashing out. I apologize to my previous comments/jabs, obviously none of them are true.

To my point, I've seen a large influx of posters talking about how they handicap humidity (15 sec/mile etc). It's kind of annoying and wanted to see why people thought that way, basically because I don't understand their rationale. Running is running. The clock doesn't lie.

You do know the influence of humidity on thermoregulation right? Nobody thinks it is impossible...but as the temps increase, sweat production increases and dissipates less heat as humidity increases to 100%. Therefore leading to overheating unless you adjust your pace/physiological effort. You did know that right?

If you run the same times in humidity that you do in cool weather, then you are running poorly in cool weather, not some tough guy who isn't effected by humidity

come on down to south florida and tell me that you would be running THE SAME PACES in this weather. heat index today was over 100 degrees. I ran nearly 16 miles between two runs, neither at a good time to run, and it was very difficult, especially on the way in to work. what in cool weather typically takes me around 55 minutes each way took 1:03 in and 1:02 home sweating like a pig both ways.

areusure? wrote:

but as the temps increase, sweat production increases and dissipates less heat as humidity increases to 100%.

Who said anything about temperature? OP is talking only about humidity.

If humidity by itself was bad, if you ran in 60 degree rain you'd die. Humid heat is damaging only if you rely excessively on sweating for thermoregulation. You could adapt by increasing your heat dissipation through conduction, like the skinny Eritrean Gebhreselassie. Dump water on your head and hands too. Increase your blood volume so more blood is circulated through them.

areusure? wrote:

YungFartlek wrote:

You're right, I was lashing out. I apologize to my previous comments/jabs, obviously none of them are true.

To my point, I've seen a large influx of posters talking about how they handicap humidity (15 sec/mile etc). It's kind of annoying and wanted to see why people thought that way, basically because I don't understand their rationale. Running is running. The clock doesn't lie.

You do know the influence of humidity on thermoregulation right? Nobody thinks it is impossible...but as the temps increase, sweat production increases and dissipates less heat as humidity increases to 100%. Therefore leading to overheating unless you adjust your pace/physiological effort. You did know that right?

Nope. If you keep the pace up the wind chill generated equalizes everything.

If humidity didn't slow you down, you could run the same speed in a swimming pool that you could run on dry land. The only difference between the pool and land is that the humidity is way higher in the pool. Can you run the same speed in a pool that you can run in land, OP?

Racing in humidity sucks. Its easy to get overtrained in hot humid places.

Why do **a large majority of people on here** think it's impossible to run in humidity?

You can run in the humidity, just not as fast. One of the reason people train is to increase blood volume. If that blood is going to the skin, instead of working muscles then you have effectively detrained yourself.