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Athletes' Choice

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Five Ways Runners Can Benefit From Deadlifting
By matt pearce
When runners think of strength training, many go straight to the squat. But the deadlift is actually a more effective...
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Why, When, and How to Use A Foam Roller
By Lance Watson
While nothing can quite replicate a good sports massage, you can enjoy many of the same benefits at home (or between...
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Fitness Testing for Triathletes—How Do You Measure Up?
By Lance Watson
You can’t improve what you can’t measure. Try these fitness tests for every sport to make sure your training is...
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Strength

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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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3 Keys to Strength Training in Race Season
By Laura Marcoux
As the season progresses, strength sessions should decrease in both volume and specificity. Here’s how to use...
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Five Ways Runners Can Benefit From Deadlifting
By matt pearce
When runners think of strength training, many go straight to the squat. But the deadlift is actually a more effective...
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Sports Psychology

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IRONMAN Time Management Strategies
By Steven Moody
Training for an IRONMAN is daunting, and you may be wondering where you’ll find the time to master three sports while...
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Avoiding Mental Sabotage Part 7: How to be Dynamic Instead of Perfect
By Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. and Andre Bekker
Here are six strategies for creating a more dynamic, healthy mindset on race day rather than perfectionism.
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Avoiding Mental Sabotage Part 6: How to Conquer Your Fear of Failure
By Patrick J. Cohn, Ph.D. and Andre Bekker
Our mental skills series continues with a look at how to conquer your fear of failure and develop a more rational...
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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 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
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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All Performance

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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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Injured? What to Do Next.
By Steven Moody
An injury doesn’t have to be the end of your hard work. Here are some tips to help you stay calm and get back to your...
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Training for the Uphill Athlete: Continuity, Gradualness, and Modulation
By Scott Johnston
Performance in the mountains shouldn’t be left up to chance: here’s how to optimize your training to have a...
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Six Essential Changes I’ve Made To Hit My Best Numbers—At Nearly 40
By Sarah Piampiano
Getting older doesn’t necessarily mean getting slower. Professional IRONMAN athlete Sarah Piampiano shares how...
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Training for the Uphill Athlete: Capacity vs. Utilization Training
By Scott Johnston
For endurance converts intrigued by mountain running or ski mountaineering, this new manual offers training insight from...
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How To Avoid a Pre-Workout Bonk
By Carrie McCusker
Studies show that up to 30% of athletes experience reactive hypoglycemia. Here’s what it is and how to prevent it...
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How to Overcome Your Fear of Failure
By Taylor Thomas
As athletes, we’re presented with countless opportunities to fail—and that’s a good thing.
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Training Stress vs. Life Stress
By Andrew Simmons
Regardless of its source, your body responds to all stress the same way. Here’s how you can train hard no matter what...
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Are You a “People Pleaser?”
By Sarah Kaufmann
Being eager-to-please might make you easy to coach—but it won’t always be best for your health or performance....
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5 Essential Exercises for Foot and Ankle Mobility
By Tim Fleisher
Hip pain, back pain, and even the precursors to plantar fasciitis can be alleviated by simply working on foot and calf...
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What Athletes Need to Know About Sun Exposure
By Carrie McCusker
Skin cancer is serious business, and as an athlete you’re even more at risk. Here are some ways to avoid damaging...
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Are You Sabotaging Your Training?
By Maria Simone
We know that working hard is important—but to see results you also need to work smart. Here’s how to make sure...