Runners and Walkers participating in marathons on a hot, summer day must be aware of the exposure to the heat and hot weather conditions you, or others, may experience.
At all marathons, there are medical sites sit up along the trails for people to stop and be treated, if needed.
There are water stands set up as well so be sure and grab a cup of water and keep moving.
Painful contractions of muscles, usually abdominal or legs, caused by exercise in extreme heat are heat cramps.
If you are walking/running with someone who faints or has a sudden loss of strength due to excessive heat, it is time to call for medical attention (calling 911).
This is another excellent reason to carry your cell phone with you when you walk in case there is a medical emergency.
It is advisable to know the symptoms of heat exhaustion: Signs include heavy perspiration, weakness and fainting, vomiting and cold, pale and clammy skin.
They may experience collapse, with or without loss of consciousness.
This may be suffered in high heat/humidity, largely resulting from the loss of fluids and electrolyte imbalances (i.
e.
loss of sodium).
Call for medical help through 911 emergency number.
I remember in high school I had a heat stroke and to this day I can not be out in the hot weather exercising.
What are some of the symptoms you need to learn and observe? They are: the skin is hot, dry, and red.
Other signs include rapid heartbeat, confusion, and loss of consciousness.
This is the final stage in heat exhaustion, when the body is unable to lose heat, body temp above 106F occurs, and death may occur.
Take quick action in calling 911 for medical help.
We all have suffered through some bad sunburns which produce redness on our skin and causes pain.
In severe cases swelling of skin, blisters, fever and headaches.
Don't be foolish, get out of the sun rays and get to some shelter.
This is totally unnecessary if you use a good sunscreen, wear loose fitting long shelve top and bottoms and wear an air filtered hat on your head.
It is important to be aware of the serious health conditions you may experience yourself or see other people experiencing the dangers of heat and need to help them.
Action should be taken to cool the person and be prepared to call for medical attention if shock, seizures or fainting occur
At all marathons, there are medical sites sit up along the trails for people to stop and be treated, if needed.
There are water stands set up as well so be sure and grab a cup of water and keep moving.
Painful contractions of muscles, usually abdominal or legs, caused by exercise in extreme heat are heat cramps.
If you are walking/running with someone who faints or has a sudden loss of strength due to excessive heat, it is time to call for medical attention (calling 911).
This is another excellent reason to carry your cell phone with you when you walk in case there is a medical emergency.
It is advisable to know the symptoms of heat exhaustion: Signs include heavy perspiration, weakness and fainting, vomiting and cold, pale and clammy skin.
They may experience collapse, with or without loss of consciousness.
This may be suffered in high heat/humidity, largely resulting from the loss of fluids and electrolyte imbalances (i.
e.
loss of sodium).
Call for medical help through 911 emergency number.
I remember in high school I had a heat stroke and to this day I can not be out in the hot weather exercising.
What are some of the symptoms you need to learn and observe? They are: the skin is hot, dry, and red.
Other signs include rapid heartbeat, confusion, and loss of consciousness.
This is the final stage in heat exhaustion, when the body is unable to lose heat, body temp above 106F occurs, and death may occur.
Take quick action in calling 911 for medical help.
We all have suffered through some bad sunburns which produce redness on our skin and causes pain.
In severe cases swelling of skin, blisters, fever and headaches.
Don't be foolish, get out of the sun rays and get to some shelter.
This is totally unnecessary if you use a good sunscreen, wear loose fitting long shelve top and bottoms and wear an air filtered hat on your head.
It is important to be aware of the serious health conditions you may experience yourself or see other people experiencing the dangers of heat and need to help them.
Action should be taken to cool the person and be prepared to call for medical attention if shock, seizures or fainting occur
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