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Read more: How Trekking Poles Help Trail Runners
How Trekking Poles Help Trail Runners
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Trekking poles divide trail runners. Some swear by them on any run with significant elevation. Others see them as unnecessary weight that complicat...Read more -
Read more: Running Backpacks vs Running Belts
Running Backpacks vs Running Belts
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At some point, most runners need to carry more than their pockets can hold. Water, nutrition, a phone, keys, a light jacket. The question is not wh...Read more -
Read more: Essential Gear for Long Training Runs
Essential Gear for Long Training Runs
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Long training runs ask more of your gear than any other session in your week. A short easy jog forgives a lot. A 25-kilometer run in variable weath...Read more -
Read more: Why You Should Test Your Gear Before Race Day
Why You Should Test Your Gear Before Race Day
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Race day is the worst possible time to find out your shoes cause blisters, your shorts ride up, or your GPS watch dies at mile 10. These problems a...Read more -
Read more: The Ultimate Race Day Checklist for Endurance Athletes
The Ultimate Race Day Checklist for Endurance Athletes
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Race day preparation starts well before the alarm goes off. The athletes who arrive at the start line calm, organised, and ready are almost always ...Read more -
Read more: Race Day Hydration Mistakes to Avoid
Race Day Hydration Mistakes to Avoid
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Hydration errors are behind more bad race performances than most athletes want to admit. Some runners drink too little and hit a wall from dehydrat...Read more
