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BreakingNews.ie
3 days ago
- Climate
- BreakingNews.ie
Should you run in a heatwave? Here's what the experts have to say
As Ireland's heatwave continues, runners are once again confronted with a tough choice: brave the sweltering temperatures or take a break and stay indoors. To shed light on the potential health risks, the key precautions to take, and smart ways to stay active in extreme heat, we spoke to two experts who shared their insights and advice on this topic. Advertisement What happens to our body when we run in extreme heat? What can the health risks be? Dehydration and heatstroke are the main health risk factors to be aware of 'What happens first of all is that your body does what it's designed to do – it sweats to try and keep your body cool,' explains running coach Kris King. 'What happens quite quickly in extreme heat is that the core temperature rises, and that's when things can go a bit awry. So, you can start to get things like headaches, sickness and dizziness and, at the severe end of that, vomiting and strokes.' Sam Quinn, a personal trainer, agrees and adds: 'If you're finding that it's so hot you can't run, you're having to slow down, you're feeling exhausted, faint or dizzy, I think that's probably a big indicator that actually you're not going to maximise your assets by running in that type of environment.' What precautions should runners take if they choose to run during a heatwave? Run when it is cooler, such as early morning or later on in the evening 'If you are running in the heat, make sure that you're running safely, that you're listening to your body and giving yourself the right sort of tools to have a successful training run and that you are not putting yourself at any unnecessary risk,' says Quinn. Here are their top tips for a successful run this summer… Advertisement Run during the cooler periods of the day 'Consider running at more suitable times during the day, such as early morning or later in the evening where it's slightly cooler,' recommends Quinn. Fuel your body 'Make sure that your nutritional intake is appropriate for the distances and things you're doing,' says Quinn. 'Make sure that you're having enough protein and carbohydrates pre-workout so that you've got energy during the workout.' Adjust your route 'Try not to run too far from home, think about smaller loops, rather than big out and backs,' advises King. 'Consider somewhere shady, so it might be the woods or a forest, rather than out on exposed plains.' Protect your skin 'Sun cream and covering your skin is really important, because if you've got burnt skin it's not going to be as effective at sweating and cooling you down,' highlights King. Drink water before, during and after your run Sip on water throughout the day 'Even with slight dehydration, performance can be decreased by up to 20%, so you need to make sure you're hydrated before your run,' says Quinn. 'Also, if you're dehydrated, you've got much more risk of adverse health effects or higher risk of injury. Advertisement 'During the run, you're going to be sweating and losing salt from your body, and electrolyte drinks and water can help you replenish any depleted stores. Then post-exercise, if it's a hot day, you could lose quite a lot of water and sweat, so it's important that you again really replenish your stores, so that you're going to be able to recover afterwards.' Run with a friend or in a group 'If you're running and it's a really hot day, it's great to run with a friend for additional safety,' says Quinn, 'So, if there is an incident or you feel unwell, you've got some support there. 'Running in groups is also really good. The organisers of parkruns and running clubs tend to implement lots of precautions, offer advice and make sure that everybody's had a drink, warmed up and had an appropriate cool-down.' Adjust your pace 'Another thing you can do is manage your pace,' recommends King. 'Your body's going be working hard to cool you down, your heart rate's going be higher, so you'll need to run slower.' Wear cooler clothing 'You just need something that's breathable and wicking so the sweat comes away from your body,' advises King. 'Loose-fitting clothing is good. You can also pre-douse your clothes in water before a run.' Advertisement What is an indoor alternative if people don't want to run outside in the heat? Get on the treadmill 'I think the treadmill is a fantastic option,' says Quinn. 'There's so many different varieties of a treadmill now.' What should you do straight after a run in the hot weather? 'After a run make sure that you cool down effectively and are monitoring your heart rate to make sure it's coming back down to a stable, normal, resting heart rate,' advises Quinn. 'Also, make sure that you're doing stretching mobility post-run.' In addition, King recommends sitting in the shade with a cold compress. 'By in large if your body temperature is coming down, there's a cold compress on your neck and your head and you've got the appetite to drink, then you should be fine,' says King. Advertisement Refuelling is also very important. 'Make sure that you're taking on some protein to be able to recover and some carbohydrates as well, to replace any depleted energy stores, and drink plenty of water as well,' recommends Quinn.
NBC Sports
17-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
NHL general managers zero in on goaltender interference and other coach's challenges
MANALAPAN, Fla. — Coaches are challenging goals one way or the other for goaltender interference at the highest rate in six seasons, playoff races across the NHL are tight and the chase for the Stanley Cup is a month away. Because of all that, video review - and particularly coach's challenges for goalie interference - took center stage Monday to kick off the general managers' annual spring meeting. GMs were shown roughly 70 clips of goals challenged this season for interference, offside or a missed stoppage, such as the puck hitting the protective netting, a hand pass or a high stick. The aim was to explain what the league standards are for goaltender interference and to educate all 32 organizations on how the process works. 'These aren't black and white,' vice president of hockey operations Kris King said. 'There's a lot of judgment that goes into these. ... They're never the same. They're snowflakes. There's a lot of different things that go into it.' Through the first 1,048 games this season, coaches challenged either a goal or no-goal call for goalie interference 105 times - the most since 2019-20 when getting it wrong first became a two-minute penalty - and 60 of them were successfully overturned, which is also the highest percentage under the current system. 'Games are tough,' King said. 'It's tough to score. Guys know the importance of winning games, and they're going to the net hard.' All video reviews are determined by the NHL's situation room in Toronto, in consultation with on-ice officials. The decisions are made based on deliberate versus incidental contact, whether it's in or out of the crease, whether the goalie can do his job and has a chance to reset and if there was anything done by the offensive or defensive player to cause the disruption. 'It's hard,' said Bill Zito, GM of the reigning champion Florida Panthers. 'You gain an appreciation for how hard and what a good job the refs do and the situation room. It's unbelievable not only how good they are but how hard it is.' Goaltender interference challenges have been in place since 2015-16, initially at the expense of a timeout like in the NFL, and director of officiating Stephen Walkom believes the standard has been set for what it means. 'We're not far off,' Walkom said. 'Maybe originally when we started, there was some differences of opinion, but there really isn't now.' Senior executive VP of hockey operations Colin Campbell, who along with King and other league officials like Kay Whitmore and Rod Pasma are in charge of situation room rulings, thinks there have been some unwise challenges this season, which goes against the intent of the rule. The NHL is set for another high-scoring season, there are more close games than at any point in the history of the league and the last thing anyone wants is too many unnecessary disruptions to the flow of games. 'You're going to have some judgment calls, and that's the nature particularly of goaltender interference,' Commissioner Gary Bettman said. 'When anybody says, 'I thought I'd give it a shot,' or 'I think it's 50/50,' that's not the standard. The standard is was it really a glaring mistake so that the judgment of the officials on the ice should be overturned.' What happens far more often is successful challenges for offside: 69 of 77 because coaching staffs typically don't ask to review those plays unless they've seen conclusive video evidence that shows they are correct. The schedule, which will be affected next season by the break for the 2026 Milan Olympics, is among the topics on the agenda for meetings Tuesday and Wednesday. One thing that is not a formal point of discussion is extending 3-on-3 overtime beyond 5 minutes, something that would need to be brought to the Players' Association. But with a month left to go in the regular season before the playoffs begin and races for the final few spots expected to go down to the wire, all aspects of video review are under the microscope. 'We have to make tough rulings and we use our experience,' Campbell said. 'It's not that they're all going to be accepted, obviously, because there's passion behind these decisions to make these challenges. We know we run into that and just, with our experience, we hope we're making the right call.'
