How to stand sub-tropical climate in Moscow?

Hi there, fellow runner. It’s summer here, in Moscow, Russia. Climate have slightly changed recently and we have some sort of sub-tropical weather conditions. You know, when I say sub-tropical, I mean it: hot and wet. Physical and mental activity makes your body sweat as sweeping broom. Running is cancelled for the rest of us who suffer even from tiny overweight, weight lifting feels like swimming. Sport aesthetics? Forget about it. Hot. And wet. What to do now, you may ask. What to do to stay somewhat fit physically and mentally?

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As usual, there is no simple answer. There are plenty of options for those, who are lucky enough to live and work in suburbs, preferably near clean local river or pond. If you are one of such guys then shut up and get off. You are not welcome here for now.

...Physical and mental activity makes your body sweat as sweeping broom...

The other obvious option, long walks instead of short, powerful runs hides danger: due to harsh sun your skin suffers a risk of damage when exposed for long periods of time. Sun burns and chance of skin cancer are not our options. Use skin protection if you’ll take this path.

There are always other sports for people in such circumstances: you can do yoga or play chess but face the truth -- you won't gain muscles with yoga or chess. You won't loose weight. You’ll even won't get smarter if you are stupid :) Not an option, then.

...you won't gain muscles with yoga or chess...

So you might want to invent some sort of activities fit exactly for your needs -- you may choose to modernize your transportation habits adding some bicycle here or there and shifting your schedule to cover more fresh parts of the day, earlier in the morning and later in the evening. You may review your food choices and and it will help you find more willpower and just power to fulfill your running plans.

So by fixing your overall unhealthiness where it still present you find great capacity of health in your day-to-day life and discover sport in unexpected areas of your typical day. Cheers!

By all means, never stop struggling with obstacles between you and goals you set, wether they are laying in the field of sport, health or just wellness. Combine, try and win. Life is a bit more complicated then simple gambling, but there are still lots of similarities.

Or you may choose to skip and take a flight to some other country for a moment :)