On a triathlon start line, stress rarely comes from fitness alone. More often, it comes from a logistical detail, bike shoes left in the car, swim goggles lost …
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General strength and conditioning, often shortened to S&C, is still overlooked by a lot of runners. Yet it is a major performance driver when you want to beat …
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Plantar fasciitis, also known as plantar fascia inflammation, is one of the most common foot injuries in endurance sports. It’s caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a …
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Strides are short accelerations that help you improve foot strike quality and running mechanics. These 15-second efforts are also a great way to finish your warm-up and feel …
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During a running workout, you often notice moments where you recover. Most of the time, it’s between each rep and/or set. It can be a few seconds, or …
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In triathlon, we talk nonstop about swim, bike, and run training, but we too often forget a discipline in its own right, the transition. A lot of athletes, …
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Heart coherence is a breathing practice that’s getting more and more popular to relax, reset your mind, and reconnect with your breath. It’s a powerful tool for stress …
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Soccer demands a high level of endurance to keep your game sharp, fast, and consistent from the first minute to the last. Endurance is a core performance factor …
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Angeline started running at 37. After a 3-year break, she got back into it in 2022. At 45, she realised that with a bit of consistency and grit, …
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The Marathon des Sables is widely seen as one of the toughest running races on the planet. Staged in the Moroccan desert, this 250 km ultra, run in …
Sébastien is the webmaster for the running club MAUVES ATTITUDES, based near Orléans in the Loiret region of France. During lockdown, he used the time to try the …
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Even if research is still limited, studies often show that staying active during pregnancy comes with clear, proven benefits (1). Some sports are still not recommended though. So …
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