Episode 136: Training and Racing in the Heat, Finding Your Race Pace, and Handling Uncontrollables

In this week’s episode, we dive deep into one topic that’s affecting nearly every endurance athlete right now: heat. We discuss how hot and humid conditions change pacing, power, heart rate, fueling, hydration, and overall expectations for both training and racing. We share practical strategies for modifying workouts, recognizing when heat is becoming a safety issue, and adapting your mindset when fitness doesn’t show up the way you expected on race day. We also explore race-day unpredictability, why learning to embrace chaos can make you a better competitor, how to estimate realistic swim, bike, and run pacing, and why practicing adaptability may be one of the most valuable race skills you can develop. Plus, we share hydration recommendations, electrolyte strategies, and a few gear picks for surviving summer training. Check it out!To view extended show notes for this episode, visit: theendurancedrive.com/podcast To share feedback or ask questions to be featured on a future episode, please use ⁠this form⁠ or email: [email protected].