Heat Training for Gravel Biking: Science-Based Protocols & Benefits
by Coach Paul Warloski Gravel races throw everything at you: The research is crystal clear: acclimating to the heat before a race can improve long-duration endurance performance by five to 23 percent. For gravel racing, that translates directly to seconds or minutes saved per hour. I did a lot of heat training last winter and […]
Train for the Heat: How Everyday Endurance Athletes Can Adapt and Perform in Hot Conditions
by Coach Paul Warloski As summer races heat up, so should your training—literally. Whether you’re a runner grinding out tempo miles or a cyclist pushing through long rides, training in hot conditions can feel like a slog. But if you’re not adapted to the heat, it’s more than just uncomfortable—it can be dangerous and performance-limiting. […]
Mastering Heat Acclimation: Strategies for Endurance Athletes in Cycling, Running, and Triathlon
It’s summer in the northern hemisphere and that means hotter temperatures for bike and running races as well as triathlons. And if endurance athletes don’t acclimate to the hotter temperatures, their performances on race day will suffer and they’ll risk injury and heat stroke. The key principle is to get uncomfortably hot for a given […]
