October 29, 2026 · 9 MIN
Travel Hygiene and Immune Health When Racing Abroad
International travel for racing increases illness risk by 2–3x due to sleep disruption, microbial exposure, and immune suppression from sustained training stress. A structured travel hygiene protocol covering hand hygiene, food and water safety, sleep management, and immune support supplements reduces the probability of race-wrecking illness by 40–60%.
