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8 Tips for Running in the Heat
It's hot everywhere right now, so Michael, Alex, and Katelyn are breaking down 8 science-backed (and battle-tested) hacks for running in extreme heat and humidity. From heat acclimatization and dew point pacing to pre-cooling tricks, electrolyte hydration, and knowing the warning signs of heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke, this episode covers everything you need to train safely through a heat wave.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:52 Send Us Your Questions for Brad Stulberg
4:44 Sponsor: Lagoon Pillow
6:24 8 Hacks for Running in Heat: Overview
15:53 Hack 1: Embrace the Heat (Acclimatization)
24:05 Hack 2: Run by Feel (Dew Point)
36:39 Sponsor: Marathon Handbook Run Club
40:03 Hack 3: Pre-Cool Before Running
45:28 Hack 4: Hydrate With Electrolytes
53:57 Hack 5: Time It Right
1:01:36 Hack 6: Dress for Physics
1:07:24 Hack 7: Target Your Hotspots
1:10:13 Hack 8: Recognize Heat Illness
1:15:32 Bonus: Build Your Own Pace Calculator
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Whether you're training for a fall marathon, running ultras in tropical heat, or just trying to survive your daily run this summer, these tips will help you run smarter — not just tougher — in the heat.
Got a question for our upcoming guest, author Brad Stulberg? Drop it in the comments or send it our way, details below!
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