Racing Season Over? Use Mental Skills to Win the Game of Life.
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BY Jim Afremow
Racing Season Over? Use Mental Skills to Win the Game of Life.
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Strength

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What Athletes Should Know about Prolapse
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Any athlete, male or female, can suffer from prolapse. Find out what factors can decrease your risk.
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How to Survive Desk Life
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We know that spending long hours sitting at a desk is bad for our health—here are some new ways to maintain mobility...
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3 Keys to Strength Training in Race Season
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As the season progresses, strength sessions should decrease in both volume and specificity. Here’s how to use...
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Sports Psychology

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Racing Season Over? Use Mental Skills to Win the Game of Life.
By Jim Afremow
Dr. Jim Afremow, author of The Champion’s Mind, offers some mental advice for athletes dealing with cancellations and...
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Training in Times of Stress
By Colby Pearce
Life stress affects our training, and vice versa. Here are six principles to maintain your physical and emotional wellbeing...
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Frame Your Goals for an Extraordinary Season
By Maria Simone
Planning your season can be stressful, but it can also lead to some amazing experiences if you frame your goals in an open...
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Off-Season

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4 Off-Season Sports You Should Try Right Now
By Gale Bernhardt
Try one of these four sports to improve your strength and refresh your body ahead of next year’s racing season.
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Simple Tips to Avoid Illness During The Off-Season
By Andy Blow
The cold and flu season is upon us, but these simple training, recovery and nutrition tips will keep your immune system...
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4 Tips For a More Productive Off-Season
By Mike Schultz
Winter presents unique challenges to endurance athletes. While some embrace the elements, others look for ways to make the...
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Data Analysis

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Data Analysis: Shaving 30 Minutes Off A Marathon PR
By Andrew Simmons
See what a PR-shattering season looks like, by the numbers. Coach Andrew Simmons gives us a season-long view on what it...
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See Kate Courtney’s XCO World-Championship Winning Power File
By Stephen Gallagher
A look at Kate Courtney’s winning power file from the 2018 World Championships in Lenzerheide Switzerland. The young...
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Analysis: Eritrean Neo-Pro Rides Well Beyond His Years at Vuelta
By Trevor Court
Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka is built around developing African riders, and in the Vuelta a España, 24-year-old Amanuel...
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Inspiration

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Triny Willerton’s Kona Dream
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Triny Willerton is an age-group triathlete and mother of three who was working her way steadily toward IRONMAN world...
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Q&A with Matt Hanson: 2018 IRONMAN Texas Champion and New IRONMAN World Record Holder
By Susan Legacki
We sat down with 2018 IRONMAN Texas champion Matt Hanson to ask about his new world record, his thoughts on the...
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Q&A: Ben Hoffman’s “Year in Review” and Look Ahead
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The top-ranked U.S. pro triathlete sat down with Olympic silver medallist Dotsie Bausch to discuss the highs and lows of...
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All Performance

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Racing Season Over? Use Mental Skills to Win the Game of Life.
By Jim Afremow
Dr. Jim Afremow, author of The Champion’s Mind, offers some mental advice for athletes dealing with cancellations and...
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Case Study: Applying Sports Science to a Workout
By Doug Stewart
See how one coach applies sports-science research to keep workouts fresh—and how you can interpret data to do the same with...
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Got Plantar Fasciitis? Do These 5 Mobility Exercises
By Phil White
Try these moves from Dr. Kelly Starrett to address not just your plantar faciitis pain, but the root of the problem, for...
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Training in Times of Stress
By Colby Pearce
Life stress affects our training, and vice versa. Here are six principles to maintain your physical and emotional wellbeing...
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How to Handle Missed Workouts
By Taylor Thomas
It’s not a question of if, but when you’ll miss a workout. Here’s how to recalibrate and stay focused on...
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Protecting Your Mental and Physical Health in a Global Pandemic
By Carrie McCusker
The COVID-19 Pandemic will present unique challenges for athletes. Here’s how to care for your mental and physical...
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Base Training for Beginners
By Steven Moody
If you’ve heard of base training but aren’t quite sure what it means or how to do it, this is a good place to...
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What to do When Your A-Race Goes Badly
By Lance Watson
It’s heartbreaking to pour months of training into a race that goes poorly, but with the right attitude, you can turn...
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Sleep and Athletic Performance
By Jeff Sankoff
Sleep is one of the most important but most overlooked factors in determining performance. Here’s how to make yours...
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Daily Habits for High Performance
By Lance Watson
While we all love to focus on metrics, it’s your daily habits that make the most significant difference in your...
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How to Manage and Measure Mental Stress
By Simon Wegerif
You may think training is your biggest stressor, but daily life may play a bigger role. Find out how to manage stress for...
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How to Breathe Your Way to Better Recovery
By Phil White
Before you reach for the melatonin, try these simple breathing exercises to activate your parasympathetic nervous system...