<p>In todays conversation your host, Nic, chats to Dr. Philip Batterson, a Physiologist, Coach and Endurance specialist from Oregon, USA. </p><p>Phil holds extensive knowledge in the field of exercise physiology and it&#39;s application when it comes to endurance sports. Today we chat in detail about heat and altitude training for endurance runners. We focus on:</p><ul> <li>The science behind these methodologies of training.</li> <li>How to optimise your oxygen carrying capacity through heat or altitude stress.</li> <li>How to practically apply what the current best practices are.</li> <li>How to perfect racing in these environments.</li> <li>Alternative modalities of training around this topic.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Phil holds a PhD in Molecular physiology and has over a decade of coaching and physiological assessment experience. He was a fantastic guest who spoke confidently and shared loads of insight around these topics. If you are interested in hearing more from Phil you can go and give his own podcast a follow &quot;Critical Oxygen&quot; and give him a follow on social media @drphilbatterson.</p><p>I hope you found this conversation as insightful as we did and learn to make the most of your environment going forward become the best athlete you possibly can be.</p><p>Enjoy the conversation - As always, feel free to leave a comment, a review and share with your running buddies.</p>

Making A Runner

Nic Acampora

EP. 107 | Understanding Heat and Altitude training ; with Physiologist, Coach and Endurance Specialist - Dr. Philip Batterson.

FEB 26, 202570 MIN
Making A Runner

EP. 107 | Understanding Heat and Altitude training ; with Physiologist, Coach and Endurance Specialist - Dr. Philip Batterson.

FEB 26, 202570 MIN

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<p>In todays conversation your host, Nic, chats to Dr. Philip Batterson, a Physiologist, Coach and Endurance specialist from Oregon, USA. </p><p>Phil holds extensive knowledge in the field of exercise physiology and it&#39;s application when it comes to endurance sports. Today we chat in detail about heat and altitude training for endurance runners. We focus on:</p><ul> <li>The science behind these methodologies of training.</li> <li>How to optimise your oxygen carrying capacity through heat or altitude stress.</li> <li>How to practically apply what the current best practices are.</li> <li>How to perfect racing in these environments.</li> <li>Alternative modalities of training around this topic.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Phil holds a PhD in Molecular physiology and has over a decade of coaching and physiological assessment experience. He was a fantastic guest who spoke confidently and shared loads of insight around these topics. If you are interested in hearing more from Phil you can go and give his own podcast a follow &quot;Critical Oxygen&quot; and give him a follow on social media @drphilbatterson.</p><p>I hope you found this conversation as insightful as we did and learn to make the most of your environment going forward become the best athlete you possibly can be.</p><p>Enjoy the conversation - As always, feel free to leave a comment, a review and share with your running buddies.</p>