About this episode
View all show notes and timestamps on the KoopCast website . Episode overview: This conversation is about how we, as coaches, practically implement heat training strategies for our athletes. You can find previous podcasts on this subject here: https://www.jasonkoop.com/podcast/heat-acclimation-strategies-with-julien-periard-phd AJW is a coach for CTS and an eminent ultrarunning statesman. AJW’s bio: https://trainright.com/coaches/andy-jones-wilkins/ Episode highlights: (13:24) Two phase protocols: concentrated heat training 6-8 weeks before an event, maintenance phase, second phase of concentrated heat training pre-race, the traditional heat training model, learning from the first phase, compounding effects, fear of error (38:40) Athlete experiences: initial shock, ideal temperature ranges, rapid adaptation, test your heat fitness outside, warm-climate athletes (44:55) Ideal sauna temperature and duration: 180-200 degrees, 25-30 minutes, err on the side of less, more is not better, thermostat anecdote, minimum effective dose of 140 degrees and 15 minutes Additional resources: Research Essentials for Ultrarunning: https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning Koop’s Social Media- Twitter/Instagram @jasonkoop Information on coaching- https://trainright.com/ Buy Training Essentials for Ultrarunning: Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MYVR8P6 Audible- https://www.audible.com/pd/Training-Essentials-for-Ultrarunning-Second-Edition-Audiobook/B09P38S2PR?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-290525&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_290525_rh_us