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#027: How I Plan Not to Die Running the Hottest 100 Mile Race in Texas in 8 Days

#027: How I Plan Not to Die Running the Hottest 100 Mile Race in Texas in 8 Days14. Aug.8 Min.

In just 8 days I'm running the Habanero 100-mile ultramarathon — noon start, temperatures from 95 to 105°F, one of the hottest 100-milers in Texas. My goal is to win it. In this short, tactical episode I break down the seven strategies I'm using to survive and perform in that kind of heat — and how you can apply them to any hot-weather race or summer running. Here's what I cover: Ice bandana — using per-cooling to drop your skin temperature, one of the most science-backed ways to beat the hea...