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Episode 48: Deliberate Practice in the Pool Leads to a TEN-MINUTE Olympic-distance Improvement
Swim improvement is slow, frustrating, and worth every minute — and this episode is proof of that.
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Justin Daerr on Mental Toughness: "The Uncertainty is the Point"
Mental toughness can be elusive; learn an Ironman Champion's approach
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Episode 47: Justin Daerr on Intrinsic Motivation, Longevity vs. Performance, and Staying in the Game
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Gravel is the...Newish Ironman
Six reasons why a triathlon background sets you up for gravel racing success
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Your (Bricked) Legs Aren't Lying to You
The science behind that post-T2 feeling
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Episode 46: Fixing the Brick—Four Studies on Running Off the Bike
The difference between a well-trained bike-to-run transition and a poorly trained one is up to 10% of your run performance — and most athletes have no…
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Let’s Solve Your Muscle Cramps
Athletes have always suspected hydration, but the truth is more complex
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