Heat Training Interventions with Coach AJW | KoopCast Episode #179 (2022)

View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website.Episode overview:This conversation is about how we, as coaches, practically implement heat training strategies for our athletes. You can find previous podcasts on this subject here: https://www.jasonkoop.com/podcast/heat-acclimation-strategies-with-julien-periard-phdAJW is a coach for CTS and an eminent ultrarunning statesman.AJW’s bio: https://trainright.com/coaches/andy-jones-wilkins/Episode highlights:(13:24) Two phase protocols: concentrated heat training 6-8 weeks before an event, maintenance phase, second phase of concentrated heat training pre-race, the traditional heat training model, learning from the first phase, compounding effects, fear of error(38:40) Athlete experiences: initial shock, ideal temperature ranges, rapid adaptation, test your heat fitness outside, warm-climate athletes (44:55) Ideal sauna temperature and duration: 180-200 degrees, 25-30 minutes, err on the side of less, more is not better, thermostat anecdote, minimum effective dose of 140 degrees and 15 minutesAdditional resources:Research Essentials for Ultrarunning: https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunningKoop’s Social Media-Twitter/Instagram @jasonkoopInformation on coaching-https://trainright.com/Buy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning:Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6Audible-https://www.audible.com/pd/Training-Essentials-for-Ultrarunning-Second-Edition-Audiobook/B09P38S2PR?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-290525&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_290525_rh_us