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While the summer months have come and gone, we are still experiencing brutal heat here in New York. Runners in the area who might have been getting excited for cooler temperatures with the coming of September are not in luck quite yet. Keeping this in mind, there are a few things that runners need to know.

A new study that was recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology shows that runners in endurance races are 10 times more likely to die of heat stroke than from a cardiac related event. This is shocking to many because it goes against previous research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which found only one death from heat stroke and a whopping 42 from cardiac events.

This is very important news because, even with the high heat, heat stroke can be prevented if the appropriate measures are taken. There are five major preventative steps that can prevent heat stroke and while they might be hard to accept in a competitive sport, it is necessary for maintaining your health.

The first step is as a runner you have to know your limits and make sure not to exceed your personal degree of fitness. Another misconception is that water is the answer. Too much water can also be detrimental to your health but it is important to stay hydrated. A third important step is to be aware of your surroundings. If you know you are going to compete in a drastically warmer or cooler setting, be prepared to adjust for your body accordingly. Your body cannot perform at the same metabolic rate if you are competing in an area different than where you have been training. Another important step that should be common sense is if you have been sick in the past week, consider taking a break! When your body is already weak, you become more vulnerable to fever and heat stroke. Last but not least, if you are beginning to feel overheated, slow down! If you reduce your pace even just a little bit your body will have more time to adjust and recover.

So if you love running outdoors or have an event coming up soon, take the necessary precautions for your body when you hit the ground!

-Lauren Price

The view of the city during a film screening at Brookfield Place’s Rooftop Films.

Lower Manhattan features some of the most beautiful city-scapes in all New York, and all summer long venues will be combining these sights with outdoor film screenings to provide a sensory experience like no other. Compiled here is a list of venues hosting film screenings across the Downtown area.

Films on the Green. French cinema will invade New York at various venues across the city and give locals a chance to see films rarely screened in America. The theme of this year’s festival is “Masculin,” featuring films with colorful male characters as heroes, gangsters and rebels in love stories, comedies, and thrillers. Free admission.

When: Fridays at 8:30 p.m. Ongoing until August 1.
Where: Locations vary week to week.
Films on the Green website.

Front/Row Cinema. 31 different films are scheduled to screen at South Street Sea Port. This venue sits on an Astroturf lawn with rows of lounge chairs located right at the water’s edge. Admission is free, and films this year include modern and classic Hollywood fare such as “Jaws” and “Frozen.”

When: Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Ongoing until August 31.
Where: 19 Fulton St, Ste. 201, New York, NY 10038.
South Street Seaport website.

RiverFlicks Big Hit Wednesday. Last year’s blockbusters get a breath of new life this year at Hudson River Park’s RiverFlicks series. Get a second chance to experience the hits of last year on the big screen with Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” or the Academy Award nominated “American Hustle” and “Captain Phillips.”

When: Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. July 9 – August 20.
Where: Pier 63 at 205 12th Ave, New York, NY 10001.
RiverFlicks website.

RiverFlicks Family Friday. Each week, Hudson River Park will feature PG-rated entertainment good for the entire family or even just a fun night out for couples. The first film scheduled is last year’s box office hit “Despicable Me 2”, wrapping up the screenings will be the timeless classic “The Wizard of Oz.”

When: Fridays at 8:30 p.m. July 11 – August 22.
Where: Pier 46 at Hudson River Park, New York, NY 10014.
RiverFlicks website.

SyFy Movies with a View. For the eighth year in a row the SyFy Network is sponsoring these screenings at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, featuring a beautiful view of Downtown Manhattan’s entire skyline. Films scheduled this year include classics such as “Duck Soup” and “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”, as well as more modern fare such as “Beetlejuice” and the SyFy original “Sharknado.”

When: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. July 10 – August 28.
Where: 334 Furman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
Brooklyn Bridge Park website.

Rooftop Films- Brookfield Place. The former sight of the World Financial Center will host a special three-day engagement of independent film-making. The first day of free screenings will feature new animated shorts from this year. Night two will showcase independent live-action shorts from the New York area. The final night will feature a documentary about musician and activist Rahsaan Roland Kirk.

When: July 24, 25, and 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: 250 Vesey St, New York, NY 10281.
Rooftop Films website.

– Alex Falls

– Photo credit: artsBrookfield.com