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Why Your Runs Feel Easier in Cooler Weather

By IDEA Authors / September 21, 2025

If your pace feels smoother on crisp mornings than on humid summer days, thermoregulation is the reason. Running generates significant body heat, and in warm conditions your cardiovascular system must work harder to shunt blood to the skin for cooling while still fueling muscles. This dual demand raises heart rate and perceived exertion, making even…

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