STUPID!!

Ok, I've never claimed to be the smartest man alive, but what I did yesterday may have been one of the stupidest things I've ever done. I'm trying to trim up a bit, so I decided to run outside, in 105 degree weather. I ran 2 miles and walked on. On the track at the gym about 2:00, there is hardly any shade; I didn't even realize how hot it truly was. I knew by the last couple of laps, I could hardly go, and my mouth was extremely dry. When I went inside to the locker room, my face was sooooo red except around my lips. That part was white. I spent the next 10 minutes drinking water. Don't do that everone. That had to be one of the craziest things I've ever done!

Summer Heat

Summer time in Central Georgia can be dangerous. Yesterday, I just sat on the porch for about 1/2 an hour and sweat like I'd run a marathon. I washed my car and swam with my little cousin. I was completely drained by then evening. It wasn't until we got out of the small pool that I realized I had not had anything to drink since lunch. When I did finally got something to drink, I couldn't stop. I bet I drank 1/2 gallon of tea before I slowed down. It's really dangerous to go that long outside in 100 degree weather without something to drink. I betcha I lost 10lbs though. Just remember, if you're out in this kind of heat, drink plenty of fluids. It's easy to ignore the fact that you need fluids, but it's dangerous. When I was washing the car and swimming, I really didn't think I was thirsty, but this could have been a serious mistake. It could have easily caused a heat stroke. Summer heat is nothing to take lightly. Overheating is a extremely serious health riskMake sure when you're exercising that you're drinking plenty of fluids.