Our 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 Intro1:52 Send Us Your Questions for Brad Stulberg4:44 Sponsor: Lagoon Pillow6:24 8 Hacks for Running in Heat: Overview15:53 Hack 1: Embrace the Heat (Acclimatization)24:05 Hack 2: Run by Feel (Dew Point)36:39 Sponsor: Marathon Handbook Run Club40:03 Hack 3: Pre-Cool Before Running45:28 Hack 4: Hydrate With Electrolytes53:57 Hack 5: Time It Right1:01:36 Hack 6: Dress for Physics1:07:24 Hack 7: Target Your Hotspots1:10:13 Hack 8: Recognize Heat Illness1:15:32 Bonus: Build Your Own Pace CalculatorSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:Lagoon pillows help us sleep better, so we run better.  Want to try? You can save 15% with code MARATHON. Go to https://LagoonSleep.com/marathonhandbook and take the 2-minute sleep quiz to find your match.  Join Marathon Handbook’s RunClub for access to our members-only podcast, training plans, community rooms, merch and more: https://marathonhandbook.com/runclubShop Marathon Handbook merch: https://store.marathonhandbook.comWhether 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!https://marathonhandbook.com/how-brad-stulbergs-books-on-excellence-inspired-kipchoges-and-sawes-marathon-world-records/#RunningTips #HeatTraining #MarathonTraining