Cincinnati expo teaches runners how to beat the heat, stay safe [Video]

CINCINNATI — The Queen City is in the midst of its first heatwave of summer, and those temperatures are just to creep back in throughout the rest of the season.

So what does that mean for runners? This years Ultimate Race Expo is offering resources to any runner and walker. The expo is taking place from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at MadTree Brewing.

“Expect that you’ll be working harder just from the get go because of the heat,” said Dr. Sarah Crawford, founder of Anchor Wellness.

Her team is part of the 2024 Ultimate Race Expo to make sure every runner knows they have a community behind them and also to share everything they need to know when running during the hotter months.

Tips for running in the heat:

• Plan accordingly and your routes — look for some shade
• Run before it gets too hot — before 8 a.m. or after 8 p.m.
• Wear light-colored clothes 
• Hydrate before and after — electrolytes are key 
• Pay close attention to your …