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How to be a successful latecomer to endurance sports

Record-breaking ultrarunner Damian Hall explains how he went from running his first half-marathon at the age of 35 to representing his country 5 years later...

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A beginner's guide to gravel racing

Gravel riding newbie Dr Bryce Dyer explores the kit, training, hydration, fueling and the events that will help you transition to gravelin'...

7 MINUTE READ
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How to prevent chafing and blisters during exercise

Sports Scientist Gemma Everson explains why prevention is better than cure when athletes are dealing with the dreaded chafe and blisters associated with endurance exercise.

11 MINUTE READ
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The sports tech that actually makes you faster (but is it ethically right to use it?)

Dr Bryce Dyer explores some of the current technological innovations in sport to see if they really can give you a performance gain...

7 MINUTE READ
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3 ways to mentally adapt to training in extreme heat

Sports Scientist and Endurance Coach Tom Walker explains what he's learned about mentally preparing for the heat after moving from Wales to Dubai...

4 MINUTE READ
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Why your performance will decline with age (and how you can slow that decline!)

Dr Bryce Dyer considers the evidence around the aging-performance relationship and suggests ways that you can slow the decline and maintain your performance levels as you grow older...

7 MINUTE READ
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The Japanese Way: Why don't Japan dominate major marathon races?

Award-winning author Adharanand Finn explores why 'The Japanese Way' means the country's marathon runners don't dominate the sport as perhaps they should...

5 MINUTE READ
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How to pace your ultra race

Pacing your ultra can be difficult, so record-breaking ultrarunner Damian Hall has shared the 4 mantras he follows in order to be 'the fastest tortoise'...

7 MINUTE READ
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How many hours should athletes train during pregnancy?

Sports Scientist Inez Griffin explores the literature and guidance for athletes training during pregnancy, and provides some practical training advice for pregnant mothers...

8 MINUTE READ
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How to train for hill races

International Mountain Leader and UESCA qualified ultra running coach Sam Hill explains how you can train for hilly races, even if you don't live in a hilly area.

5 MINUTE READ
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How to use the rowing machine for cross-training

Sports Journalist Patrick Wilkins and Masters Rowing Coach Bill Chambers give an insight into how you can use the rowing machine for cross-training...

7 MINUTE READ
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Ultra training: Is it possible to stay injury free?

GB athlete and UKA coach Damian Hall tempts fate by explaining how he's dodged injury niggles for four years despite 100-mile races and training weeks.

8 MINUTE READ
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