About this episode

This episode provides essential tips for surviving and improving summer running in the heat.

All your sweaty work this summer will pay off with faster times in the fall. But how do you get through those hot races and runs? In this episode, you’ll learn: the science of what is happening when you run in the heat how you can effectively manage hot runs and keep up your training, and exactly what you do to prepare for a hot race day You’ll get everything you need to survive and even improve this summer. 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 or request a copy from your local library. Don’t forget to stay tuned all the way to the end of the episode for another Mental Strength Minute. Fortify your mind in 60 seconds or less. LINKS: If you’d like help directly from me, you can check out my freebies, personal coaching, and sign up for my PR Team at https://www.theplantedrunner.com/link. For my recommendations of at-home equipment and other running products I recommend, check out my curated list…

People in this episode

Host: Claire Bartholic

Topics covered

• summer running
• heat management
• training tips
• race preparation
• mental strength

Keywords

• summer running
• heat training
• running tips
• plant-based nutrition
• mental strength

Sponsors

Liquid I.V.

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Evergreen Podcasts

Products: Liquid I.V.

Books & works: The Planted Runner: Running Your Best With Plant-Based Nutrition

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