21 May '12, 12pm

Heat Halts Green Bay Marathon

Some crazy weather at spring marathons this year so far... I realize that it's not possible to predict the weather months in advance, but doing some heat acclimation training can benefit any runner. Being acclimated to the heat increases your plasma volume (similar to altitude training in that respect, although it won't increase your red blood cell count) and improves performance in all conditions, hot or cold. Even in the dead of winter you can do heat acclimation training. You simply create a microclimate that is hot. Wear extra clothes for your running. long sleeves and tights on a treadmill or a down jacket for outdoor runs in the cold. Most protocols require 1 hour per day 3-4 days per week of overdressed running to see improvements. Good decision by the RDs, bummer for those you trained for this race and weren't allowed to finish. It is true that any runner should be...

Full article: http://news.runnersworld.com/2012/05/21/heat-halts-green-...

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