Heat Training for Leadville 100 MTB (and racing @ altitude)

Racing at altitude but live at sea level? You’re not out of luck. 👉 Want this heat training method built into your training plan? Download the CoachCat app (first month free) /app or work directly with Coach like Elliott to integrate heat training into your A-race prep.

In this video, Coach Elliott Baring, who’s both racing and coaching athletes at Leadville, including Lauren De Crescenzo, breaks down how to use heat training as a powerful alternative to altitude training.

💥 Backed by the latest 2024 study from Périard et al., you’ll learn:

Why heat acclimation boosts plasma volume and hemoglobin.

How heat training improves performance — even in hypoxic conditions

The right way to structure a 5-week heat training block

The 3 kinds of heat to use.

When to stop heat training before race day to retain gains and avoid fatigue

Whether you're targeting Leadville or any high-altitude event, this science-backed protocol will help you show up ready to ride hard at 10,000 feet — even if you never leave sea level.

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