Users enter a ZIP code at the company's Internet site for the city in question and find the current level of allergy activity in that region and a prediction for the following week. Morning runs before dew has a chance to dry and pollen becomes airborne are recommended. Avoiding workouts on windy days. Pollen is very light and is easily transported by the wind. Working out right after a rain shower.
Rain is effective for washing pollen out of the air.
There is, as always, the concern that medications may be on the banned list. Usually the dosage is a relevant factor and athletes are encouraged to become informed about what they can and cannot take, according to the International Doping Committee, for their own particular symptoms. In addition, side effects can sometimes produce more suffering than the allergic reaction itself. The reactions can be quite severe with prescription medications - even to the point of putting a damper on something as inviting as wind surfing in a meadow. Natalie Harlan is the program coordinator at the High Altitude Sports Training Complex at Northern Arizona University.