Heat Acclimation for Runners: The 10-14 Day Protocol That Works
Heat acclimation triggers 6 measurable physiological adaptations over 10 to 14 days. A meta-analysis of 35 studies found it improves time trial performance by 46 seconds and drops end-exercise heart rate by 16-17 bpm. Here is the research-backed protocol.
How Summer Heat Doubles Your Iron Loss Through Sweat
Runners lose measurable iron through sweat every session, and summer heat doubles or triples those losses. Over a 12-week summer block, sweat-only losses can exceed 38 mg.