The Real Challenge Isn't the Heat, It's This

The Real Challenge Isn't the Heat, It's This

July 16, 2026 · 14 min

About this episode

This episode discusses how summer heat affects running performance and offers strategies to adjust training and mindset.

We all expect the heat to make us uncomfortable. We expect to sweat more and slow down. What catches runners off guard is how quickly a few slower splits can make them question months of good training. In this episode, you'll learn: Why summer changes the way you should read your watch. How to adjust your training without second-guessing your fitness. What runners should pay attention to when the weather refuses to cooperate. If you’re getting far too stressed about summer running and need an actionable way to change your perspective, I’ve made something just for you.  It’s called the Readiness Reset and you can get it for free right now. It's a 7-minute audio that combines guided visualization with cognitive conditioning, designed to train the exact response you need when running gets hard. Get access to it for free right now theplantedrunner.com/reset Welcome to the Planted Runner. I’m Coach Claire Bartholic and my mission is to help you improve your running, your mindset, and your life with science-backed training and plant-based nutrition. If you need more help, you can order my book The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition wherever you get books…

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