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Learnings from Athlete Training Camps

Discover what makes training camps effective for athletes, including goal clarity, potential trade-offs like disrupted routines and sleep, and the crucial role of rest.

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Sweat and Sodium

What role does sodium play in endurance performance in light of how our bodies react to heat and effort?

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Optimising Recovery

What recovery tools are really worth the investment? A review of various devices and their merits.

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Running in Circles

Reflecting on the backyard ultra format of running races and this year’s Big Dog event.

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What Is effective training?

Comparing training intensity distribution methods for world-class runners, examining the impact of physiological versus race pace-based approaches on training effectiveness.

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02:00:35

What physiological traits do world record breaking marathon runners exhibit?

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Think Again

Discover how to enhance mental agility through Adam Grant's "Think Again," which advocates for rethinking one’s beliefs like a scientist to thrive in today’s dynamic world.

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Functional or Non-Functional Overreaching

Finding the perfect balance between training stress and rest isn't always straightforward. Discover how nuanced metrics and lifestyle insights can guide effective training.

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