Andrew Buckrell, co-founder of STAC, discusses heat. Our bodies do a great amount of work to get rid of excess heat generated when training, and strategies for maximising the body's ability to get rid of heat, and minimising heat build-up in the first place, are critical for optimal endurance performance.

 

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

-How much heat does our bodies generate in triathlon and how does that impact performance.

-The effect of ambient temperature

-The effect of speed and air flow

-The effect of sweating and humidity

-Strategies for minimising or reducing heat buildup in racing

-Strategies for minimising or reducing heat buildup in training

-What's the deal with slush drinks?

 

SHOWNOTES:

https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts160/

 

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LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Virtual Wind Tunnel with Andrew Buckrell and Michael Liberzon | EP#47
• Heat adaptation and triathlon performance with Stephen Cheung | EP#138
• Training Plans  

 

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