“Angeles Crest 100: Heat Training, Fueling & Race Strategy for Hot 100-Milers”

Can heat make you faster? Stronger? More resilient?

In this video, we break down how dry sauna training can boost ultramarathon performance—especially for hot races like Western States, Angeles Crest 100, or The Speed Project. From heat shock proteins to plasma volume expansion, sauna use mimics altitude and heat stress training without leaving the gym.

Learn how I use the sauna to build heat tolerance, improve recovery, and prepare for brutal ultra conditions.

💧 Topics Covered:
• How heat training improves endurance
• My weekly dry sauna protocol (timing, temperature, duration)
• Tips for integrating sauna with your run training
• Precautions for overtraining or dehydration

🔥 Ideal for:
• Ultramarathon runners
• Trail runners preparing for hot races
• Endurance athletes looking for performance edges

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🧪 What You'll Learn
Why post-run sauna sessions (175–190°F) are key
How to benchmark your sweat response for heat adaptation
What to do if you can’t sauna right after running
Tips for fueling, electrolytes, and cooling mid-race
The mental shift required for heat training
Gear, pacing, and Angeles Crest 100 race-specific advice
⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro: How I Train for Heat in 100-Mile Ultras
0:28 Dry Sauna Protocol: Post-Run Heat Adaptation
0:58 Evening Sauna Sessions: When Post-Run Isn’t Possible
1:26 Sweat Response: Why Timing It Matters
2:06 Benchmarking Heat Adaptation with Sweat Timing
2:37 Faster Sweat = Better Acclimation
3:15 Angeles Crest 100 Overview Begins
4:10 What Makes AC100 Brutal
5:05 Heat Training vs. Real Race Heat
6:00 Pacing Yourself Through the Hot Sections
7:00 Gear I Use for Heat Management
8:00 Electrolytes, Hydration & Ginger Ale
9:00 Fueling Through the Heat (Minimal Gels, Mostly Real Food)
10:00 When to Push, When to Back Off in the Heat
11:00 Post-Race Recovery in Extreme Conditions
12:00 Mindset Training for Hot Races
13:00 Adjusting Based on Sweat Rate Over Time
14:00 Training Cycles: Heat vs. Elevation Focus
15:00 What I’d Do Differently Next Time
16:00 Packing for AC100 (Drop Bags, Cold Towels, etc.)
17:00 How Heat Changes Your Race Strategy
18:00 Final Advice for Heat Training & 100-Mile Ultras
18:45 Outro: Subscribe + More Endurance Lessons Coming Soon
👟 Ultra running is more than just miles — it’s science, strategy, and soul.
If this helped you, leave a comment below and let me know how you train for heat — or what races you're aiming for next.

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