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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Imy Brighty-Potts

Athlete who ran over 200km through the desert shares advice for running in a heatwave

We’ve been hit with a September heatwave and, for runners – whether beginner or seasoned – it means added concerns around dehydration, chafing and generally keeping safe in the heat.

Ultramarathon runner Leon Bustin, 36, completed a 220km run through the Wadi Rum desert in Jordan in October 2022, so he knows a thing or two about dealing with hot weather while exercising.

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