Running

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dbr

On a very different note, we'll hopefully be in Sydney in Feb to see my wife's family. What do I need for 28º long runs? A weird baby bottle thing? One of those jazzy little running caps?

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NotThamesWater in reply to @dbr

[Edit] With this hat tho
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Tenderloin in reply to @dbr

When I’ve been running in hot weather I generally wear a hat dunked in cold water. I bought a Hoka bucket hat last year which keeps sun off forehead & neck. Just try and get out early/late before mid-day sun
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cookiemonster in reply to @dbr

An alarm clock.

Best to get up early and run before it gets hot. If it gets really hot and humid then running is just no fun.
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hats in reply to @dbr

Ooooh finally my area of expertise! I don't know how humid Sydney is but I've done long runs in 38 degrees and 90% humidity. Wear a hat and sunglasses. Dry your shoes properly when you get back as otherwise they'll start to rot. Run as early as possible. You said there's a drinking fountain - if that's the case then you won't need to take any water, just drink water before you head out and have a pocari sweat (other sports drinks are acceptable, I guess, but I'm pocari4lyf) when you get back. Oh and wear sunblock, australian sun is vicious. There are loads of sports-specific ones available in Aus that don't sweat off quite as quickly, but you'll need to factor in putting it on and letting it set before heading out (and also don't put too much on your forehead or it will melt into your eyes).