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Can Self-Compassion Make You a Better Athlete?

Athletes can be hard on themselves. Have you ever finished a race or training session with words of self-criticism flowing through your inner dialogue? If so, you’re not alone. The culture of sport often revolves around the assumption that harsh criticism is necessary to motivate…

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How Much Caffeine is Safe to Ingest During an Ultramarathon?

When developing your fueling and hydration plan for an ultramarathon, you also need to take into account how much caffeine you’re ingesting — and in what stages of the race. So how much caffeine is the right amount? 

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How Much Should I Be Eating and Drinking During an Ultramarathon?

Ultramarathons have sometimes been called an eating contest while running, given the need for consistent fueling throughout the events. So how can you optimize your fueling and hydration strategy during ultramarathon events? 

Do Ultrarunners Benefit from Fasted or Glycogen-Depletion Runs?

Endurance training in and of itself results in an increased ability to better metabolize fat and spare glycogen as a long duration energy source. But can training in a fasted or glycogen-depleted state lead to further beneficial adaptations and performance gains in trained ultrarunners?

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Learn how to create a training plan and schedule key workouts to reach your goals!

To excel in your athletic goals, you need to train with a purpose. Training with a purpose means knowing why you are doing a particular workout and how that workout fits into your overall progression toward your goals. But to train with a purpose, you need a plan. Learn more…

Learn how to use training zones to add precision to your training!

Using training zones allows you to add precision to your workouts. If you’re targeting an upcoming event or performance objective, you need a systematic plan to structure your training around those goals. A key element of any training plan is the use of training zones to help you achieve the right training effects as you progress through your program. Learn more…

Inspiration

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Why We Run with Bernd Heinrich

Bernd Heinrich is a retired professor living in a log cabin in the woods of Western Maine. He has held numerous running records throughout his life and has committed much of his time to the study of the natural world. In this video, Salomon TV looks back at this man’s incredible life, his achievements, the lessons…

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