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[spk]

had to get out way earlier than normal yesterday morning, and i was shocked how many riders i seen. i normally get out at 9-10am on the weekends. i started at 7:30 yesterday and seen 100 riders.. all in groups of 2-3-4-5 etc..
i remember my old x country coach telling me this and i heard it a few times since. its best on performance if you train when its 150 or below. 150 being the combination of heat plus humidity.
early in the mornings its usually 75-80 degrees with humidity at 80. thats 155-160.
later in the day, its 90-95 degrees out, but 40% humidy,making it  130-135.. which according to a coach and a few articles i read, easier on the body, meaning better performance.. its way hotter later in the day, but later in the day your windows are clear, not full of moisture like in the morning..
its tough either way, but i'm curious when everyone trains.

thanks

steve kaspar

[Russian Bear]

If you don't train in the heat, you'll race like crap in the heat.

[thefutureofamerica]

Too much is too much - you can get those training adaptations without doing exhausting 4 hour rides ALL in the heat of the day - start early, and you'll still spend a couple hours in high heat. Check out the thread Dave Henderson started recently - some good info in there.

Also, lots of people riding early aren't training - or they are and they're just trying to get back in time for church, t-ball practice, etc.

[EvanKyle]

I have trained outdoors as early as 5am and love being home early to take a nap and be awake again at noon. Sometimes mix in a two a day with late night training. As far as heat goes, no problem here. Hydrate and I am fine. In addition, training early you avoid angry commuters and its more peaceful.