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 …
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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 …
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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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We all go through ups and downs in running motivation. Sometimes it’s raining or freezing. Sometimes everyday stress takes over. Sometimes you’re tired and the couch feels way …
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If you want to structure your training and improve your running performance, nothing beats setting clear goals. If you only tell yourself, “I want to run regularly”, chances …
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With 750 m of swimming, 20 km of cycling, and 5 km of running, the Sprint triathlon is often the perfect format to discover triathlon, or to test …
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Choosing the right pair of running shoes for a race feels essential. Almost unavoidable, you could say. Could you imagine lining up for a road race barefoot? Now …
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