Its a warm wind that blows from valhalla these days here in Austin> 30+ days over 100 and 24 have been in august
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maybe i shouldn't be trying this at 1:30 in the afternoon
I think the best time to skate in Austin might be one or two hours before sunset, when the shadows grow long and cover almost everything.
At night, humidity takes a sharp upwards turn. In the morning, the sun's heat eventually reduces humidity. So, if it matters, I would shoot for that time before dark when there is no direct sunlight and the humidity is lowest. You can use a GPS to tell you sunset times. Otherwise, maybe a portable air conditioner would help.
two squeeze bottles and a refill with ice at the convenience store
Hmmm. I feel obligated to share something here, even though some people won't appreciate it.
When you are doing serious physical activity, it is not good to use ice. You should use room temperature water. If it is significantly hotter than the typical room temperature, use regular room temperature.
The reason for not using hot water is obvious. The reason for not using cold water is not. When you intake cold water, you trick your body into thinking that it is colder outside than it really is. This can affect bloodflow, among other functions. The change in bloodflow can cause your body to overheat and/or cramp.
