Run Strong Off the Bike, Triathlon Transition Tips, Pacing and Strength and Conditioning
It can be one of the most frustrating feelings in triathlon. After a controlled swim and a solid bike leg, those first kilometers of the run can feel …
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She Started Running at 78 and Broke a Half Marathon World Record at 85
There’s no age limit to start running, just look at Britain’s Deirdre Larkin. This piano teacher discovered the joy of endurance running at the age of… 78. Since …
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Triathlon Strength Training, the S&C Key to Speed, Durability, and Injury Prevention
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 …
Triathlon Start Nerves: How to Control Stress and Perform Better on Race Day
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 …
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Runner’s High Explained, How Endorphins Boost Performance and Motivation
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 …
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How to Choose Trail Running Poles for Climbs, Ultras, and Performance
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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Brick Workouts in Triathlon, Essential Training or Overrated Hype?
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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UTMB Mont-Blanc: Why It’s the Ultimate Ultra Trail and How to Train
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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Deauville International Marathon, Your Scenic Fall Race on France’s Normandy Coast
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 …
Protein for Runners and Trail Athletes, Recover Faster and Perform Better
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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Does Running with Music Really Make You Faster? What Science Says
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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Courtney Dauwalter, Ultra Trail Queen, Her Story, Mindset, and Training Secrets
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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