Episode 59: Heat Acclimation, Cheese Rolling, Garmin's New Cirqa & Sauna Training for Runners
What exactly is heat acclimation, and can sitting in a sauna actually make you a better runner?
In Episode 59 of the Kinda Fast Podcast, Claire and Travis explain how your body adapts to running in the heat, introduce Upward Running's new 12-Week Back-to-School Challenge, and dive into some of the biggest stories in the running world. From the wild Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling Race in England to Garmin's brand-new Cirqa fitness band and the return of the Commonwealth Mile, there's plenty to catch up on before tackling this week's deep dive.
The episode wraps up with a science-backed discussion on sauna training—how it may improve endurance, recovery, heat adaptation, mental toughness, and overall performance, plus practical tips for safely incorporating sauna sessions into your routine.
In This Episode:
- What heat acclimation is and why it matters for runners
- Upward Running's 12-Week Back-to-School Challenge beginning August 17
- The legendary Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling Race
- Garmin's new subscription-free Cirqa fitness band
- Highlights from the 2026 Commonwealth Games
- How sauna training may improve endurance, recovery, and race performance
- Best practices for using a sauna safely as part of your training
Whether you're preparing for fall racing, looking to improve your training, or simply love keeping up with the running world, this episode has something for you.
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