Working with Fire: How to Make Heat Training Your Edge

Ever thought that training in sweltering heat could actually be your secret weapon as an endurance athlete? Coach Patrick shares his journey from the scorching Ironman races in Hawaii to uncover how heat training can lead to significant performance boosts. Having spent nearly two decades working with athletes, he reveals the powerful benefits of heat training, from enhancing blood volume to improving oxygen capacity. Coach Patrick also delivers a personal story about how arriving early for a race in Kona, to acclimate properly, made a huge difference in his performance—despite not being at his peak fitness. Join us for a lively discussion on turning the summer heat into a training partner instead of an obstacle. Coach Patrick offers practical strategies for maintaining fitness during the busiest months of the year, suggesting shorter, heat-focused workouts as an effective way to prepare for races. Forget about long, draining sessions under the sun—Coach Patrick's insights are all about working smarter, not harder, by using the heat to your advantage. Whether you're an elite athlete or just starting out, this episode is packed with tips to transform your summer training regimen.

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Working with Fire: How to Make Heat Training Your Edge is an episode from Endurance Nation Triathlon Podcast by Endurance Nation.

This episode is 09:51 long.

This episode was published on Jul 12, 2025.

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