EP 18: Making training & racing in the heat a skill

Founder of Taylored Training, an online run and strength coaching service based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Becky, swam competitively and coached swimming, taught HS biology for a decade along with some coaching in XT and conditioning for Lax. During the pandemic her and her hubby and I moved across the country and she turned coaching friends on the side into a full time gig. They live in Phoenix now with our 1.5 yr old and dog. Taylored Training has since expanded to a 2 coach operation.In this episode we chat about:Her love of science and breaking it down for her athletesWhat’s going on physiologically when we’re exercising in the heat?How to survive it (the heat)How to adjust workoutsHR vs. RPE?If you know your race will be warm, her recommendations in a training plan to get ready for the conditions?Oh shit– it’s super hot/humid on race day, how do I adjust my race plan and expectations?Factors impacting how we handle heatRacing strategiesHow we can use the heat as a way to get “fitness gainZ” And more!Follow Becky on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tayloredtrainingrun/ (business) https://www.instagram.com/beccatay124/ (personal)Learn more about working with Becky:   www.tayloredtrainingrun.comFollow Stevie: https://www.instagram.com/stevielynlyn/Learn More About Stevie: https://stevielynrd.com/