He's been doing every run (except workouts) completely decked out in winter On gear. I'm talking, sweatshirt, sweatpants, long socks, beany, ect.
Thoughts on this and also any science behind this that would back him up. I don't see any other US runner doing this.
Best of luck to him in Tokyo!
This is a good overview : https://www.irunfar.com/handle-the-heat-heat-acclimation-for-endurance-running
I thoroughly believe in heat training. In 2012, I got my but by heat during a marathon. After, the race consulted with Camille Heron and Benji Darden about their heat training. I’ve been heat training every summer. I train thinking that it will be 95 degrees and hope that the marathon temperatures will start in the 40’s. With 8 years of heat training, running in 90 degrees with a lot of layers isn’t even painful any more. I just sweat a lot. Winter running is great now, too! I already loved running in the snow & the cold, but my heat acclimatized body seems even suited for the cold. It’s weird. Heat training has seemed to help hot and cold running. This hobby jogger will never fast, but I can tolerate extreme temperatures better!
A bit surprised he didn't go Minnesota or Michigan, as those places tend to be pretty humid and have much better air quality than Boulder right now. Hematologic effects of altitude last 4-6 weeks, so why not go back home for 2-3 weeks to prepare for the weather.
Coming off logging a heap of miles over a very humid spring & summer here (Sydney with most days high 90% humidity), I found when the temp dropped a bit and the humidity dropped to say 60% in autumn you have another gear
Deena and Meb did the same thing leading up to athens olympics, even did saunas after runs. that seemed to work well
Worth trying, but probably too little, too late inside a month from competition. However, if he isn't careful he'll just exhaust himself by forcing it so close to race date.
RIP: D3 All-American Frank Csorba - who ran 13:56 in March - dead
RENATO can you talk about the preparation of Emile Cairess 2:06
Running for Bowerman Track Club used to be cool now its embarrassing
Rest in Peace Adrian Lehmann - 2:11 Swiss marathoner. Dies of heart attack.
Hats off to my dad. He just ran a 1:42 Half Marathon and turns 75 in 2 months!
Great interview with Steve Cram - says Jakob has no chance of WRs this year