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Hot Weather, Smart Training
How to adapt, stay safe, and keep making progress when the temps go up
This past weekend, the heat kicked up where I’m training — and I started hearing the same thing from clients: “It’s already in the 90s out here.” Summer’s not waiting. And if you don’t plan for it, it’ll wreck your consistency before you even realize it.
Training in the heat isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s a different physiological challenge.
Your heart rate runs higher. Recovery takes longer. Hydration needs increase. Paces feel harder. And if you don’t adjust for it, you can dig yourself into a hole fast — physically and mentally.
But that doesn’t mean you have to back off completely. You just have to train smart.
Understanding how heat affects your body — and knowing how to adjust your plan — can help you stay safe, stay consistent, and even build an advantage heading into cooler months or fall races.
“The best athletes don’t avoid hard conditions. They learn how to train through them.” — Steve Magness
