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June 23, 2026
journaltriathlonironman

Racing in Heat: How to Build Heat Tolerance Before Your Hot-Condition Triathlon

Heat is one of the most reliable performance limiters in triathlon — not a variable you manage on the day, but a physiological challenge that requires preparation in the weeks before a hot race. The adaptations from deliberate heat acclimatization are well-established and accessible to athletes at every level. This is what the process involves and what to expect from it.

By ZealZag Team
May 30, 2026
journalroad-runningrunning

Heat Acclimation Blocks: A 10-Day Protocol for Summer Race Prep

Heat is the single most common reason endurance athletes underperform at summer races. Heat acclimation works — but only if the protocol is specific enough to trigger the physiological adaptations. Here's a 10-day block that does.

By ZealZag Team

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