Keep the following important factors in mind for your outdoor workouts:
1) It takes approximately two weeks of consistent walking/running in the heat and humidity to acclimate to warmer conditions.
2) Thirst is not an indicator of dehydration. Once you are thirsty,
you are already low on fluids. Indications of dehydration are an
elevated HR during and after your run and dark, golden-colored urine.
After your walk/run, keep drinking fluids until your urine is clear.
3) During your walk/run, drink about 4 to 8 ounces of water and/or sports drink every 15 to 20 minutes.
4) Weigh yourself before and after your workout. Drink 16 ounces of fluid for every pound of weight lost.
*DO NOT use this as a method of weight loss!
5) Apply a sunscreen of at least SPF 15. Make sure that it is a non-drip formula that won't drip into your eyes. 
6) Wear sunglasses that filter UVA and UVB rays and/or wear a cap with a visor.
7) Wear light-colored micro-fiber clothing.
8) Walk/Run when your shadow is taller than you are, and when the sun is
not high in the sky. If you workout in the morning, you'll avoid the heat,
but may encounter a higher humidity. The air quality is also better in
the morning, since ozone levels increase soon after dawn, peak at
midday, and then again in the early evening. Times to avoid are
noon till 3pm.
9) Eat salty foods and drinks such as pretzels and tomato juice.
10) Check the Heat Index Chart for apparent temperature. This is the
number that calculates the air temperature with the relative humidity
to determine what the temperature feels like and if there is a risk of
a heat-related illness.
Cliff
Shot Bloks are individual chewable cubes that provide the carbohydrates
and electrolytes your body needs during your long runs or bike rides. Bloks come in chewable, 33 calorie cubes, making it easy to customize
and track intake during your workout.
