Though the evidence was not present, the emergence of
blossoms on the trees informed some of us walkers that the blossoms appeared to
have placed their trust in the arrival of hot weather. Later I heard on CBC that indeed this would
be the case. An exceptional hot June is expected; possibly hotter than last
year.
Next Saturday we meet at High Park
For me heat and walking are an interesting unique
experience. With my body, my heat comfort level is somewhere in the 90s F(30s
C) yet when training I am extremely uncomfortable in the aforementioned
temperature. Obviously, like anyone else walking in heat, I need lots of salt
and liquids. There are times, believe it or not, that I can scrap the salt off
my face with my nails.
If you are doing long
distances make sure that what you drink is balanced with the necessary
ingredients for the distances you are walking. Also be prepared that you may
find that what you use for fuel in the winter is too heavy for your stomach in
the heat. Sunscreen and sunglasses, for some of us, are very necessary.
Since there are two
walking times on the same day then you will quickly find out which level of
heat your body easily tolerates. The rule of thumb is that the earlier you are
out the cooler it is. The only way to really know is to get out there and walk
the distance. It is beautiful with everything in full bloom. The way the blossoms are
forming it will be a glorious summer; heat and all.
