How to Train for High Altitude Races: Acclimatization & What Actually Works

🔥 Training for a high-altitude ultramarathon like Leadville? Wondering if heat suits actually work — or if you really need to drop $1K on a hypoxic tent? This episode of the Microcosm Coaching podcast is your evidence-based guide to getting race-ready without falling for biohacking hype.

🎙️ In this episode, Zoë and TJ dive into:

• The science behind heat suits, overdressing, and sauna use for heat adaptation

• Why most pre-workout mixes and BCAAs aren’t worth your money

• How to actually prepare for races at altitude if you live at sea level

• What altitude training really does (and doesn’t) do for endurance athletes

• Practical race-week strategies to reduce symptoms of altitude sickness

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Post-Italy updates & training talk05:00 – Pre-workout mixes: Hot or Not?08:00 – Are BCAAs useful for runners?11:30 – Heart rate monitors vs. RPE16:10 – Pole quivers & gear hot takes18:25 – Heat suits: do they actually work?27:30 – Debunking altitude myths41:00 – Training for Leadville from sea level47:00 – Race-week planning for altitude races53:00 – Bonus altitude tips & emotional context

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