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#48 - A Seasonal Reality Check: Training and Racing In The Heat

Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Crushing Iron Triathlon Podcast
Episode • Apr 20, 2017 • 26m

Seems like it can go from cold to scorching hot in a couple of weeks these days and that can reek havoc on your training. It takes time to acclimate to heat and not taking it into account is a big mistake. It's that seasonal transition and now's the time to talk about it. We also get into racing in the heat.  

- Quickly acclimating yourself to the heat - Heart rate and what changes - Why people bonk in Boston - Why running with the wind can be dangerous - Why you need to fuel more in hot weather - How to adapt quickly - Strategies for racing in heat - Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga

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