"It’s just really hard working out nowadays, bad and humid and more hot then lately, I’m out of breath right now just talking," said Travis Napaepae who was working out at Ala Mona Beach park.
"When there’s high humidity, your body cannot evaporate sweat, and that’s how your body stays cool, you sweat," says Robert Ballard, National Weather Service Science & Operations Officer. "And so it just feels muggy, humid, just pour the sweat its nasty."
Forecasters say there is no real relief in sight. Tuesday vog will be added to the mix and the hazy, humid weather will continue into the weekend.
Mina Pharmacy says some are already stocking up on supplies to combat itchy eyes and breathing problems.
"It can also exacerbate headaches and people do have those problems from the vog also," says Frank Montoya, Mina Pharmacy.
It could also make for a very difficult Honolulu Marathon race which is less than a week away. The event is always run in hot weather by marathon standards, but this year could be a different animal when you combine both heat and haze.
"On Sunday, I think if the weather is very voggy and humid the way it looks like it could be, I think the people who have respiratory problems with the vog, should consider not running," says Dr. Jim Barahal, Honolulu Marathon President.
This years race will have the most runners since 1995 with an anticipated 32-thousand participants including the number one marathoner in the world. But Barahal says don’t expect the course record to be broken.
"When the weather is bad, hot, humid and voggy the best thing to do is slow down you’re not going to run a personal best, just accept that from the beginning," he says.
Race officials say they are prepared for race day with plenty of water, sponges, a mist station and a full medical team, in case runners get into trouble on the course.
Health officials recommend those who suffer in the vog to stay indoors, drink lots of liquids, and limit your activity.
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