Episode 15: Running in the Heat And Heat Acclimation

Summer running is here - and we have all you need to know about running in the heat! You are not losing your fitness when you start to slow down during summer runs - rather, your body is reacting to the physiological stress of running in the heat. We share both evidence-based and experience-based tips on heat acclimation and summer running - so that you can turn summer training into fall PRs.  We also answer a listener question: how do you, as coaches, approach peak week in marathon training? Our discussion on heat acclimation and running in the heat includes: The physiological effects of heat and humidity on the body during exercise How overreaching can occur when running in the heat Practical techniques to make summer running more tolerable How long does heat acclimation take? The benefits of year-round heat acclimation  How hot is too hot to run?  Signs of heat exhaustion/heat stroke We referenced episode 12 (Electrolytes for Runners) and Episode 6 (Marathon pacing) for further information on hydration and running a marathon in the heat. References: PMID: 31749713 PMID: 24972041 PMID: 7363212 PMID: 32425851 PMID: 27787334 PMID: 24747298 PMID: 33829868