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Building a custom training plan from scratchBuilding a custom training plan from scratch starts with the event, not a generic week found online. A 100-kilometre mountain race, a fast trail half, and a…
Gear review: best trail running backpacks for gear storageA trail pack should carry essential equipment without interfering with stride, balance or breathing. The best trail running backpacks for gear storage offer…
Caffeine and endurance: what works, what backfiresBefore an early trail run or a long Sunday ride, many Australian athletes use coffee as a ritual rather than a carefully dosed aid. A flat white, long black,…
Race report: fifty miles and an unforeseen weather shiftAt 5:07 a.m., I crossed the timing mat for a club 50-mile race in Canberra with a 5 p.m. cutoff. The route was an 80.5-kilometre loop from Ginninderra into the…
Power meters for smarter triathlon bike trainingPower meters turn a bicycle into a more precise training instrument. By reporting watts at the crank or pedal, they let triathletes judge effort independently…
Pacing a Point-to-Point Trail RaceA point-to-point trail race removes lap markers and familiar routines, but it rewards careful pacing. Every climb, descent, aid station and weather change…
A Year of Endurance Training: Wins, Losses, and What LastedA year of endurance training rarely follows the clean arc shown in a spreadsheet. The plan starts with a race date, weekly targets and a confident idea of how…
How to handle a bad patch in the middle of a triathlonEvery triathlon has a moment when the plan stops feeling reliable. Your breathing becomes ragged on the swim, your legs lose their snap on the bike, or the run…
The Value of Training with a Group or Going SoloEndurance training is often presented as a choice between community and independence. Join a club, follow the pack and let shared momentum carry you through…
Best Running Shorts for Chafe-Free Long RunsThe best running shorts for chafe-free long runs are rarely the lightest pair on the rack. They are the ones that stay in place, manage sweat, protect…