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Another running event, another heat stroke đ As a runner, we all know the feeling of pushing ourselves to our limits, but what happens when our body can't keep up? It's time to talk about the real consequences of overheating and why it's crucial to listen to our bodies.
Have you ever noticed that no matter how hard you try, the same thing keeps happening during races? Your body temperature rises, you feel dizzy and disoriented, and you can't seem to shake it off. That's because repeated overheating can have a lasting impact on your body, specifically on the hypothalamus.
The hypothalamus plays a critical role in regulating our body temperature, but overheating can cause inflammation and damage, leading to a decreased ability to regulate temperature effectively. This makes us more vulnerable to heat stroke, even in low ambient temperatures during a race.
Read the full blog - https://www.drwilloconnor.com/blog
Follow me on Instagram (DMs welcome) - https://www.instagram.com/drwilloconnor
Stalk my training on Strava - https://link.drwillo.com/strava-profile
Links and resources to help your running.
1. Steal my formula for smashing mind-blowing running PBs FOR FREE! https://link.drwillo.com/stealmyformula
2. Buy one of my $59 DONE-FOR-YOU Training Plans. https://link.drwillo.com/leadtrainingplans
3. Head to https://link.drwillo.com/reigniteyourrunning to apply for my group coaching program that hands intermediate runners the advanced level, personalised and scientifically-backed âhereâs how you do itâ repeatable runnerâs road map, so they can master the workout âwhy,â consistently increase speed and leap towards their next PB in record time.
By Dr Will O'Connor5
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Another running event, another heat stroke đ As a runner, we all know the feeling of pushing ourselves to our limits, but what happens when our body can't keep up? It's time to talk about the real consequences of overheating and why it's crucial to listen to our bodies.
Have you ever noticed that no matter how hard you try, the same thing keeps happening during races? Your body temperature rises, you feel dizzy and disoriented, and you can't seem to shake it off. That's because repeated overheating can have a lasting impact on your body, specifically on the hypothalamus.
The hypothalamus plays a critical role in regulating our body temperature, but overheating can cause inflammation and damage, leading to a decreased ability to regulate temperature effectively. This makes us more vulnerable to heat stroke, even in low ambient temperatures during a race.
Read the full blog - https://www.drwilloconnor.com/blog
Follow me on Instagram (DMs welcome) - https://www.instagram.com/drwilloconnor
Stalk my training on Strava - https://link.drwillo.com/strava-profile
Links and resources to help your running.
1. Steal my formula for smashing mind-blowing running PBs FOR FREE! https://link.drwillo.com/stealmyformula
2. Buy one of my $59 DONE-FOR-YOU Training Plans. https://link.drwillo.com/leadtrainingplans
3. Head to https://link.drwillo.com/reigniteyourrunning to apply for my group coaching program that hands intermediate runners the advanced level, personalised and scientifically-backed âhereâs how you do itâ repeatable runnerâs road map, so they can master the workout âwhy,â consistently increase speed and leap towards their next PB in record time.

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