For a long time, strength training in triathlon was seen as a “nice-to-have”. Many triathletes preferred stacking up meters in the pool, miles on the bike, and run …
The alarm goes off. Your gear has been laid out since yesterday. The transition area is slowly opening. And yet, even after weeks or months of training, one …
Continue reading “Triathlon Start Nerves: How to Control Stress and Perform Better on Race Day”
If you’re a runner, you’ve lived this moment. You don’t feel like going for a run. Then somehow you drag yourself out the door. And when you get …
Continue reading “Runner’s High Explained, How Endorphins Boost Performance and Motivation”
When you go trail running, in training or on race day, you might wonder whether it’s worth bringing poles. They’re especially recommended for long efforts and big elevation …
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In triathlon, some workouts have almost become legendary. Among them, the famous brick sessions sit in a league of their own. For many triathletes, they represent the rite …
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From August 23 to 29, 2021, thousands of runners headed to Chamonix. For one week, the trail running capital of Haute-Savoie in the French Alps turned into the …
Continue reading “UTMB Mont-Blanc: Why It’s the Ultimate Ultra Trail and How to Train”
The Deauville International Marathon is fast becoming one of France’s must-run marathons. Launched in 2019, it hosted the French Marathon Championships in 2022 for its third edition. Set …
We all know someone who walks around with a shaker in hand, preaching the wonders of protein, without really knowing what it is or what it does. Since …
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More than half of runners listen to music or podcasts while they run. For some, it is a true training partner. Music is often credited with boosting endurance …
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By winning two of the most iconic ultra trail races in the United States, Western States 100 and Hardrock 100, just three weeks apart, Courtney Dauwalter proves once …
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The 70.3 triathlon, also known as the L distance or Half, often marks a real milestone in a triathlete’s journey. With 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike, and …
Continue reading “Half IRONMAN 70.3 Training: 12-Week Plan, Key Workouts, Nutrition Tips”
Signed up for your first 10K? Or you have already raced the distance and you want to drop your time? A 10K is approachable, but it is still …
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