Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
This week the team discuss an interesting new study which suggests that taking hot baths (albeit a lot of them!) could boost your VO2 max as much as altitude training. Plus Andy reveals his own experiences training at altitude during his time as a professional athlete.
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This week the team discuss an interesting new study which suggests that taking hot baths (albeit a lot of them!) could boost your VO2 max as much as altitude training. Plus Andy reveals his own experiences training at altitude during his time as a professional athlete.
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What’s in this video?
00:00 Intro
03:06 Marathon Training Block Chat
07:06 Long Runs, National Running Show & Training Updates
13:13 What Is Altitude Training Anyway?
20:41 Does High Altitude Training Actually Work?
26:41 Science, Risks & Hot Bath Hack
31:39 Running News & Record Breakers
36:39 Listener Questions & Hydration Advice
MUSIC licensed by Artlist and Epidemic Sound
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Thank you to our partners:
Wearables Partner: Garmin - garmin.com
Training Partner: Runna - Want to give Runna a try? Click below for a 2-week FREE trial: web.runna.com/redeem?code=TRC26
Nutrition Partner: Science in Sport (SiS) - scienceinsport.com
Treadmill Partner: Wahoo - uk.wahoofitness.com
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