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Running in the Cold The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Jeff talks with RW senior video producer Pat Heine who raced this year’s Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. We hear how he went into the race and whether he hit his A, B, or C goals. Then Pat shares some useful advice he learned on the course that you can apply to your own runs, like focusing on heat management rather than heat acclimation—find a way to stay cool. Lastly, Pat tells us he trashed his shoes—literally—before flying home. We learn why he chose a pair from A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the RW Shoe Lab Give A Gift Hoka, but also how he customized the shoes for the best performance over 100 miles. RW+ members can watch the full episode below.

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In the previous episode of The Amazing Runner’s World Show, Jeff was joined by Mallory Creveling, deputy health and fitness editor, to talk about useful ways to employ a treadmill. Then we gave a sneak peek at some really neat features of the new Wahoo Kickr Run treadmill. And, finally we answered a member’s question about cross-training for a race to prevent blisters. In answering that, we highlighted Parker Valby, who’s had national-level success by cross-training frequently. We also pointed out the best socks to help reduce your risk of blisters and research that suggests a CA Notice at Collection. All About 75 Hard.

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Jeff Dengate
Runner-in-Chief

Pros and Cons of Destination Half Marathons Runner's World, guiding the brand's shoes and gear coverage. A true shoe dog, he's spent more than a decade testing and reviewing shoes. In 2017, he ran in 285 different pairs of shoes, including a streak of 257 days wearing a different model.
 

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Pat Heine
Video Producer
The resident ultraunner, Pat is a Video Producer who loves all things off-road. When he’s not producing Bicycling’s Tested or The Cut Up for Runner’s World, he’s out running the trails, testing the latest and greatest shoes and gear. He’s always seeking out the longest, toughest races he can find, including Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc, Tor des Géants or setting the fastest known time on the 327-mile Mid State Trail in Pennsylvania.