The dog days of summer are upon us. You've been diligent: chasing the coolest morning hours, mastering your fueling and hydration, even deploying all the clever cooling hacks. But then comes a day when the heat index screams, the air hangs impossibly heavy, and the mere thought of another outdoor run or ride feels utterly … Continue reading Cross-Training for the Heat: Unlocking Your Performance with Summer-Friendly Activities
You’ve been diligently building your base, mastering your hydration, and even perfecting your cool-down routine. Now, you’re ready to get faster. You envision crisp, quick strides, maybe shaving seconds off your usual loop. But then you try a tempo run, and the heat, thick and suffocating, crushes your pace. Your legs feel like lead, your … Continue reading Summer Speed Sessions: How to Build Pace When the Heat Tries to Slow You Down
The rhythmic thud of feet on asphalt, the endless stretch of concrete ahead – for many of us, the road is our reliable training ground. But as summer truly settles in, the monotonous flat pavement can begin to feel, well, monotonous. The persistent glare, the radiating heat from the blacktop, and the constant traffic noise … Continue reading Beyond the Road: Exploring Summer’s Best Trail Systems (and How to Conquer Them Safely)
