Tread Lightly Running Podcast

Episode 15: Running in the Heat And Heat Acclimation


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Summer running is here - and we have all you need to know about running in the heat! You are not losing your fitness when you start to slow down during summer runs - rather, your body is reacting to the physiological stress of running in the heat. We share both evidence-based and experience-based tips on heat acclimation and summer running - so that you can turn summer training into fall PRs. 

We also answer a listener question: how do you, as coaches, approach peak week in marathon training?

Our discussion on heat acclimation and running in the heat includes:

  • The physiological effects of heat and humidity on the body during exercise

  • How overreaching can occur when running in the heat

  • Practical techniques to make summer running more tolerable

  • How long does heat acclimation take?

  • The benefits of year-round heat acclimation 

  • How hot is too hot to run? 

  • Signs of heat exhaustion/heat stroke


  • We referenced episode 12 (Electrolytes for Runners) and Episode 6 (Marathon pacing) for further information on hydration and running a marathon in the heat.

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