The heat is on

Scorchio!
What can I say. Hats off to all those who completed the Edinburgh marathon in the relentless heat. Ok by Saharan desert standards it was tame, but think about where the majority of runners were coming from. Most would reside in the north half of the UK and will have done most of their training and long runs in rain, slush or snow (or all three in one run). To then suddenly be faced with 20C + must have been hard psychologically, especially for the first timers. Just contending with the distance, pacing and fueling strategies is hard enough without also having to completely re-think it all due to the heat! It is important to remember in these situations to avoid guzzling gallons of water and still obey your thirst.
As I was nearby visiting my parents I decided to pop along and watch the runners at Port Seton as you could see them go out at 13 miles and come back at 22 miles. I was most impressed how good most looked at 22 miles. Many had obviously been sensible and adjusted their strategy accordingly. Well done again.