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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.

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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...

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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.

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How does sleep deprivation affect athletic performance?

Sports Scientist Inez Griffin explores the relationship between a lack of quality sleep and athletic performance, and offers practical advice for improving how you sleep.

11 MINUTE READ
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The science of tapering: how should you taper before a race?

Sports Scientist Abby Coleman looks at whether athletes should taper before races, and provides practical advice on when, why and how athletes can optimise the taper period.

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The art of tapering (and a tale of two tapers)

Andy Blow recalls two very different experiences of race tapering to illustrate there's more than one way to build up to your A race.

8 MINUTE READ
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How runners can reduce the risk of bone stress injuries

APA titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist Brad Beer explains how runners and triathletes can minimise the risks of suffering a bone stress injury during training.

5 MINUTE READ
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How to prepare for your first Zwift race

Record-breaking ultrarunner and adventurer Robbie Britton shares what he's learned from Zwift racing to help you prepare for your races on the indoor training platform.

5 MINUTE READ
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How to diagnose and treat plantar fasciitis

Sports Physiologist Ben Cox explains how to diagnose and treat plantar fasciitis - a foot injury that can plague runners and ultra endurance athletes.

7 MINUTE READ
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Should you use painkillers to exercise through the pain-barrier?

Some athletes may use painkillers to mask injuries so that they can continue to perform, so Sports Scientist Abby Coleman explores the dangers and recommendations for NSAID use in sport...

8 MINUTE READ
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How not to use painkillers (what JP learned from a self-inflicted DNF)

Precision Hydration's Customer Service Manager James Phillips gives us an insight into the lessons he learned after making an ill-advised decision on the morning of a race...

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Planning your race: The power of the checklist

Precision Hydration founder Andy Blow enlists the help of pro triathlete Kat Matthews to draw up a checklist template to help you prepare for your next event.

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