Menopause and Training
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Strength

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No Gym? No Problem.
By Dr. Rick Kattouf
Try these simple but deceptively challenging body weight home workouts to maintain your fitness anywhere.
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What Athletes Should Know about Prolapse
By Menachem Brodie
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
By matt pearce
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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Sports Psychology

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How to Spot and Address Exercise Addiction
By Nicola Busca
The line between dedication and addiction can be a thin one, especially in endurance sports. Here’s what to look out...
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What Would the Masters of Psychology Say About Ultra Racing?
By Tatjana Ivanova
Here’s how five key psychology frameworks might interpret ultra racing.
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Want to be Mentally Tough? Start Here.
By Nicola Busca
We know mental training is a key part of athletic performance. Here’s where three experts suggest we start.
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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
By Lydia Tanner
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: Ben Hoffman’s “Year in Review” and Look Ahead
By Dotsie Bausch
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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TrainingPeaks Success Story: The Data-Driven Athlete Finds Balance
By Dr. Edward Geddis
How this data-obsessed triathlete learned how to tackle a more holistic approach to his data-driven training, thanks to the...
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All Performance

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Menopause and Training
By Carrie McCusker
Female athletes often achieve stunning performances well through middle age. Here’s what you need to know to be one...
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Riding Inside: Benefits to Your Health, Fitness and Competitive Edge
By Joe Friel
New tech has made indoor riding more engaging than ever—here’s why it’s also really good your overall health...
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How to Spot and Address Exercise Addiction
By Nicola Busca
The line between dedication and addiction can be a thin one, especially in endurance sports. Here’s what to look out...
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Effective Strategies to Beat Summer Heat
By William Ritter
Embracing heat training can give you some powerful adaptations. Here’s how to do it right.
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Does Polarized Training Really Work?
By Philip Mosley
Polarized, or 80/20, training is very much in vogue. But, is it as effective for recreational athletes as it is for elites?...
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Adrenal Fatigue: Disease or Pseudoscience?
By Dr. Jeff Sankoff
Adrenal fatigue has become a popular diagnosis in recent years—but is it real?
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Maintaining A Bulletproof Mindset Through COVID-19
By Mary Timoney
How one athlete has inspired his coach during a season of change and canceled races.
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How To Start Your Hydration Plan
By William Ritter
The key to a good hydration plan is to start off (and stay) hydrated.
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How Accurate is your GPS Watch?
By Rebecca Johansson
Find out what factors might affect the accuracy of your GPS watch, with the help of this peer-reviewed study.
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Nature or Nurture: How Genetics Shape Triathlon Performance
By Nicola Busca
There’s no short cut to fitness, but some athletes get a genetic head start. Here are some of the ways genes can...
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Why Heat Training Works
By Philip Mosley
Research shows that training in the heat can boost performance even when racing in the cold. Here’s how to get it right.
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How to Stay Healthy in the Return to Ultra Training and Racing
By Mike Schultz
How to incorporate biofeedback, structure, and respiratory health into your training.