How to Stay Consistent When It’s 100 Degrees (and You’d Rather Nap)

Let’s be real: training in Texas summer feels like running on the surface of the sun. The temps are sizzling, your motivation’s melting, and that post-work nap is calling your name louder than your running shoes ever could.

But guess what? Staying consistent doesn’t mean you have to suffer. It just means getting smart, staying cool (literally), and keeping that finish line fire alive

If it’s 100°F at noon, don’t run at noon. Early morning or late evening runs are your summer BFFs. The sun’s low, the streets are quieter, and the air might not feel like soup.

Blaze Tip: Make those morning miles a vibe—queue up a fire playlist, lay your gear out the night before, and pretend you’re chasing the sunrise.

You’re not just sweating—you’re streaming. Hydrate before, during, and after your run. Electrolytes are your power-up, especially if you’re running longer than 45 minutes.

Carry water or stash bottles on your route. Or go full hydration hero with a running vest.

Summer running will humble you—and that’s okay. Your pace might be slower, your heart rate higher, but what matters is that you showed up.

Blaze says: “Effort over ego. Run by feel. Build the engine.”

On days when it’s just too much, swap that run for a swim, spin, or strength session. It’s all progress, baby.

Try a shady park circuit. Or blast your quads with some indoor hill climbs on the treadmill (with AC, obviously).

Training through Texas summer earns you extra toughness points. Log your runs. Snap a sweaty selfie. Text your run crew. You’re building momentum that’ll carry you all the way to that Downtown finish line in January.

Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Stay flexible.

And remember: you’re not just training for race day—you’re training to be unstoppable.

Austin International Half 2026 is coming. And you? You’re gonna blaze through it.

Want to run smarter, stronger, and a whole lot sweatier? Stay tuned for more training tips and fiery motivation right here on the blog.