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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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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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Heavy Lifting for Endurance Athletes
By Mike Ricci
Lifting heavy weights to improve endurance performance might seem counterintuitive, but it can benefit distance athletes...
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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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Exercise-Associated Amenorrhea: See Your Doctor
By Carrie McCusker
Changes in hormone balance due to low calorie intake can wreak havoc on a female athlete’s health and performance....
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Life Lessons From Winter Training
By Joe Hamilton
Losing your mind riding (or running) indoors? Read this.
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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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Recognizing and Managing the Impact of Heart Rate Variations on Zone-Specific Training
By Pete Stock
Coach Pete Stock breaks down some of the factors that can affect heart rate while training, and how you can adjust your...
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Should Endurance Athletes Do Yoga?
By Lance Watson
Yoga can be great for increasing strength, mobility, and body awareness, but there are some risks for endurance athletes....
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How To Start Training Again After Taking Time Off
By Jeremy Howard
Whether you’re dealing with an injury or just needed some time off, a break from training isn’t the end of the...
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How to Train for Mental Toughness
By Adam D’Agostino
Mental toughness, like physical fitness, is a skill honed over time. Here are four mental tools to help pull you through...
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How To Stay Healthy While Traveling
By Tatjana Ivanova
For many of us, travel is a necessary part of life whether it’s for racing, work, or both. Here are some tips to help...
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How To Work Around a Missed Workout
By Sarah Kaufmann
Sometimes life takes priority over training, and that’s okay. With a supportive coach, you can adjust your plan and...
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4 Questions You Should Ask Before Starting Any Training Program
By Kolie Moore
Ask yourself (or your coach) these four questions to make sure your training plan is setting you up for success.
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Two Barbell Movements Every Runner Should Know
By matt pearce
These two exercises will help your upper body counteract the rotational forces generated by your running stride — for more...
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5 Things This Triathlete Learned From Joe Friel
By John Post, MD
Five nuggets of wisdom for training and life.