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Jul 22

Cramping in Endurance Athletes | EndureIQ A cramp can be debilitating for some athletes, effectively ending races in a painful stop-start jerk to the finish. For lucky athletes, it never seems to happen at all. Exercise-induced cramps are, amazingly, still a bit of a mystery. https://www.endureiq...Read more

Jul 15

5 Things You’re Doing That Are Slowing You Down | GTN If you're a triathlete looking to get faster without necessarily training harder, this is essential viewing! Josh shares his expert insights on what to avoid and how to optimize your setup for maximum efficiency. https://www.youtube.com/watch?...Read more

Jul 8

Running Shoe Heel to Toe Drop: The Ultimate Guide | RunRepeat Heel to toe drop is the difference in height between the heel and forefoot. Heel drop should not be confused with stack height (or cushioning), the amount of material between feet and the ground. They are completely independent of each ot...Read more

Jul 2

Explaining the New IM World Champs Slot System Like We’re 12 Years Old | triathlete Ironman is revamping the qualification process for age-group triathletes aiming for the Ironman World Championship and the 70.3 World Championship, starting in 2026, by adopting a more performance-driven approach. ...Read more

Jul 2

New Ironman Age Group Qualification System | GTN Ironman and Ironman 70.3 will use a performance-based, age-graded system https://youtu.be/No8P19DkWU0?si=quJ-if6_qlx74bC-