{"id":11612,"date":"2025-08-18T12:33:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T11:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.platinumsport.hu\/miert-jobb-huvosben-futni-mint-forro-nyari-napokon\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T13:12:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T12:12:53","slug":"miert-jobb-huvosben-futni-mint-forro-nyari-napokon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.platinumsport.hu\/en\/races\/kapuvarrun-2025-eng\/miert-jobb-huvosben-futni-mint-forro-nyari-napokon\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is it better to run in cool weather than on hot summer days?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Running in the scorching summer heat is not only uncomfortable \u2013 it can lead to serious drops in performance and health risks. In contrast, cooler weather \u2014 especially the late-September climate in Kapuv\u00e1r \u2014 is ideal for both athletic performance and general well-being. <\/p>\n\n

1. Optimized running performance<\/h3>\n\n

Research shows that runners perform best at temperatures between 6.7\u201315 \u00b0C<\/strong> (44\u201359 \u00b0F). At these temperatures, the body doesn’t overheat, and blood is directed to the muscles and heart rather than the surface of the skin for cooling. This enables higher aerobic performance and a faster pace. <\/p>\n\n

2. Less heat stress, better energy management<\/h3>\n\n

In cold weather, the body doesn\u2019t need to spend as much energy cooling itself down \u2014 so more oxygenated blood reaches the working muscles instead of the skin. According to Dr. Doug Casa: <\/p>\n\n

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\u201cRunning in the cold is much gentler on the body\u2026 you don\u2019t sweat as much, so the blood stays available for your muscles and heart.\u201dAnother benefit is that cool running can help convert \u201cbad\u201d white fat into metabolically active brown fat, boosting metabolism.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

3. Mental benefits: improved mood and endorphin boost<\/h3>\n\n

Cool-weather running has been proven to boost mood, help fight seasonal depression symptoms, and increase endorphins released during exercise, improving your overall mental state.<\/p>\n\n

4. Risks of summer heat<\/h3>\n\n

In hot conditions, the body dehydrates more easily, and the chances of heat stroke, electrolyte imbalance, muscle weakness, and reduced aerobic capacity all increase. Even a small rise in temperature can drastically reduce running pace and increase risk levels. <\/p>\n\n

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Why is late September perfect for the Kapuv\u00e1rRun?<\/h2>\n\n

The Kapuv\u00e1rRun race takes place at the end of September<\/strong> \u2013 the ideal season for running. Around that time, Kapuv\u00e1r usually has daytime temperatures around 23 \u00b0C<\/strong> and night temperatures around 12 \u00b0C. <\/strong> This means that on race day the weather will likely be perfectly cool \u2014 but not cold \u2014 which supports:<\/p>\n\n