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Why Elite Runners Train in the Heat on Purpose | The Runna Podcast
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In the latest episode of The Runna Podcast, Coach Ben and Anya reveal why the best marathon runners deliberately seek out hot weather training camps - and why building heat adaptation now could be your secret weapon on race day.
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☀️ Why training in the heat is a deliberate performance strategy, not something to avoid
🏃 How heat adaptation builds fitness benefits that carry over to race day
🎯 Why spring marathon runners who train through winter are often underprepared for a hot race day
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