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    Marathon Handbook Podcast

    Marathon Handbook Podcast

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    Marathon Handbook's weekly podcast covers everything you need to know about running, from running your first 5K to qualifying for the Boston Marathon! Each week, our editors chat about what's going on in the running scene, as well as timely training tips, the best new gear, and what's happening at the world's biggest races. We'll cover everything from the Boston Marathon to the Barkley Marathons, often podding live from the most important moments in running! Watch our video podcast each week on YouTube, and listen to it wherever you get your podcasts! Inquiries: podcast@marathonhandbook.com

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    Our 8 Tips for Running in the Heat

    Our 8 Tips for Running in the Heat

    July 23, 2026
    1h 21m

    It's hot everywhere right now, so Michael, Alex, and Katelyn are breaking down 8 science-backed (and battle-tested) hacks for running in extreme heat and humidity. From heat acclimatization and dew point pacing to pre-cooling tricks, electrolyte hydration, and knowing the warning signs of heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke, this episode covers everything you need to train safely through a heat wave.

    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    1:52 Send Us Your Questions for Brad Stulberg
    4:44 Sponsor: Lagoon Pillow
    6:24 8 Hacks for Running in Heat: Overview
    15:53 Hack 1: Embrace the Heat (Acclimatization)
    24:05 Hack 2: Run by Feel (Dew Point)
    36:39 Sponsor: Marathon Handbook Run Club
    40:03 Hack 3: Pre-Cool Before Running
    45:28 Hack 4: Hydrate With Electrolytes
    53:57 Hack 5: Time It Right
    1:01:36 Hack 6: Dress for Physics
    1:07:24 Hack 7: Target Your Hotspots
    1:10:13 Hack 8: Recognize Heat Illness
    1:15:32 Bonus: Build Your Own Pace Calculator

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    Whether you're training for a fall marathon, running ultras in tropical heat, or just trying to survive your daily run this summer, these tips will help you run smarter — not just tougher — in the heat.

    Got a question for our upcoming guest, author Brad Stulberg? Drop it in the comments or send it our way, details below!

    https://marathonhandbook.com/how-brad-stulbergs-books-on-excellence-inspired-kipchoges-and-sawes-marathon-world-records/

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