TORBJORN
SINDBALLE’S EXCELLENT ARTICLE ON HOW TO HANDLE THE HEAT ON RACE DAY
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
A couple of days ago I posted some thoughts
after having completed the 2013 Run for the Kids fun run. I wrote about
difficulties I have running in hot weather conditions. I promised I would try
to find some useful information regarding exercising and racing in the heat.
Well, yesterday I found the following excellent article written by a world
class triathlete, Torbjorn Sindballe, which deals with this important issue. Sindballe
is one of my favourite Ironman triathletes.
I’ve added a link to the article. I admit I
was most impressed by the clarity and depth of Sindballe’s thoughts on this
important issue.
Sindballe looks at all aspects of the heat
exercise issue: from nutrition, to clothing, to biomechanics. Everything to
reduce the level of stress to an athlete while exercising in the heat. He also refers
to placing ice in a glove to reduce his core body temperature. It seems that, cooling
the palm of one’s hand works far more efficiently in reducing core body
temperature than cooling any other part of one’s body.
I hope someone will benefit from this information.
I know I have.
Until next time,
Joe.
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