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How to Keep a Cool Head on a Hot Run

6/8/2021

 
Runner wearing a Buff Pack Visor to protect face from the sun.
This is me after a long, sweaty run. My visor is soaking wet, but I'm feeling good!

What I like about this Buff Run Pack Visor is it's a wide, comfortable headband and a visor all at once. The brim protects my face from the sun. The headband keeps the sweat and sun out of my eyes. It works well with thick hair.
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The visor is super light weight, but it stays put. I don't have to adjust it while I'm running. It folds into a small ball without losing it's shape. That makes it perfect for hot Summer runs (and travel!).

Keep reading for my 5 tricks for keeping a cool head on a hot run. It's time to add these to your routine as the temps and humidity keep climbing. Stay cool, runners. Stay cool!

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Putting headgear in the freezer to keep it cool during Summer runs.
Make room in the freezer or fridge for your caps and visors.

​Rinse 'em in water before you put them on ice and you'll get a few extra minutes of brain freeze when you run out the door.
Wearing a visor keeps your head cool.
I was surprised what a difference a visor made. I could feel the heat leaving the top of my head. 
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Have you tried wearing a visor instead of a cap? This is the first visor I've liked enough to wear for a long run.  
Rinse your cap or visor in water during your run.
Hooray! Drinking fountains, splash pads, and water fountains are on in public parks again. That means you can add a cooling step to your water stops. Rinse your hat or visor in cool water then return it to your head. Don't ring it out entirely to keep you cool longer.
Make an ice necklace for summer runs.
Use a BUFF neck tube to make an ice necklace.
I love BUFF Multifunctional Neckwear all the time, but I'm a super fan during the Summer.

​Every year I tell anyone who will listen that a BUFF ice necklace is the way to stay cool while running, hiking, or mowing the lawn. Here are the step-by-step ice necklace directions.
Drink water and electrolytes to stay hydrated.
Hydration doesn't only happen just before or during your run. To truly treat your body right, you should always be hydrating.

Take in extra fruits and juices add to your hydration. If you sweat a lot or run long, make sure you add electrolytes to the menu.

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