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Developing Mental Toughness As An Ultra Runner

What's the difference between a runner and an ultra runner? Mental toughness. Here are 3 ways to build your mental toughness in sports -- including running.

Winter Ultramarathon Training: Taking Time Off

Taking time off does NOT mean doing nothing. Here's a fact: Careless ultramarathon training is hazardous to your health. Here's how to do it right.

An Ultra Runner’s Best Tips For Avoiding Running Injuries

If you run a lot, especially over long distances, then you're likely to experience running injuries at some point. Prevent overuse injuries with these tips.

Ultramarathon Training Tips – Here’s How To Train And Run Your First Ultramarathon In 16 Weeks

Ultramarathon training is the next natural step after you've done a marathon or two. You can train and run an ultramarathon in 16 weeks. Here's how!

Endurance Sports – What Lies Beyond Triathlon For Multi-Sport Athletes?

If you are interested in exploring the world of endurance sports beyond or as a complement to triathlon, here are some areas worth investigating.

4 Sports Nutrition Myths For Endurance Athletes

It's not uncommon for a triathlete to drag a nutrition myth or two into the sport. Some of these myths could easily prevent a triathlete from performing optimally. Here are 4 nutrition myths that triathletes may be in danger of believing.

Staying Hydrated: Dehydration, Overhydration & Body Weight Loss

Water is the number one concern on any athlete's intake list. This is especially true for triathletes. You must stay hydrated for optimal performance as an endurance athlete. As you swim, bike, and run long distances, you sweat -- which means you lose body weight since water comprises the highest percentage of your weight.

How Lance Armstrong Turned Endurance Training Into A Science

See how Lance Armstrong turned endurance sport training into a discipline of applied science, with emphasis on the aspects of Psychology and Nutrition.