The Running Public Training Tuesday: Q&A Part 2
Feb 19, 2026
They answer questions on heat training timing and practical acclimation tips. They cover hamstring insertion strengthening routines and why strength helps steep climbing. They debate super shoes for slower runners and when shoes help or hurt. They discuss pacing, training progressions, treadmill vs outdoor effort, and prepping for obstacle and multi-discipline events.
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Strength Preserves Steep-Climb Power
- Strength training preserves climbing power even when mid-range fitness drops.
- Bracken felt much stronger at 30% incline despite weaker performance at moderate grades.
Shiny Race Danger: Rush Causes Niggles
- Kirk realized he cannot accelerate training safely for the Superior 50K and must target July instead.
- He stepped back after niggles appeared when he tried to rush preparation for a May race.
Begin Heat Acclimation Early
- Start heat acclimation sooner rather than later and expose yourself repeatedly to heat.
- Two to three weeks of consistent heat exposure produces substantial acclimation.