Listen "Summer Running Survival Guide: How to Train Smarter (Not Harder)"
Episode Synopsis
Summer running season is here... and let's just say some of us are thrilled and some of us are fighting for our lives 😅. In this episode, Michaela and Erin get real about the mental, physical, and emotional rollercoaster that comes with training through the heat. Whether you’re a sweaty seasoned pro or thinking about breaking up with running until October, we cover strategies to survive (and maybe even thrive) during summer miles. From sauna training experiments to chatting abour hydration, sweat loss, and sunscreen that won't burn your eyeballs—this is your summer survival guide.Episode HighlightsWhy summer running feels so dang hard—and why it’s not just youPractical heat adaptation strategies (beyond "just hydrate")Sauna training 101: how Michaela is experimenting with sauna sessions for better heat toleranceAdjusting your runs with effort-based training, not just pace goalsGear tips: favorite water bottles, bras with pockets, hydration vests, and sunscreen picksSafety reminders for early morning and evening runsWhy summer suffering = major fall PR potentialCONNECT WITH US:IG: @sfsrunnersCoach Erin: @therunningrosenCoach Michaela: @michaela_robertson_WEBSITE: https://www.stridesforstrength.com/JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST
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