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Try 1K Repeats to Increase Lactate Threshold

One kilometer repeats are grueling, but they increase lactate threshold and prepare you psychologically for race pace. 

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5 Ways to Prep for Athletic Training

Are your body and mind adequately conditioned for the pounding they will take during athletic training?
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Warm Up to Post-Workout Ice Baths

Endurance athletes find that toughing out an ice bath eases pain caused by vigorous exercise. 

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Cross-Training Sports For Runners

To stay in prime condition, it's a good idea to switch up runs with sports like cycling and swimming.

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Change Up Strokes to Fine Tune Freestyle

Practicing strokes other than freestyle will improve your confidence, buoyancy and efficiency in the water.
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Carbohydrate Use in Marathon Running

Loading up on energy-boosting carbohydrates adds that extra mile to your endurance and stamina for marathon runs. 

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What is Periodization?

A surprising number of cyclists don’t have a concrete understanding of what "periodization" means.