Episode 59: Heat Acclimation, Cheese Rolling, Garmin's New Cirqa & Sauna Training for Runners

What exactly is heat acclimation, and can sitting in a sauna actually make you a better runner?

In Episode 59 of the Kinda Fast Podcast, Claire and Travis explain how your body adapts to running in the heat, introduce Upward Running's new 12-Week Back-to-School Challenge, and dive into some of the biggest stories in the running world. From the wild Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling Race in England to Garmin's brand-new Cirqa fitness band and the return of the Commonwealth Mile, there's plenty to catch up on before tackling this week's deep dive.

The episode wraps up with a science-backed discussion on sauna training—how it may improve en ...