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Helix BlueSeventy wetsuit review

The BlueSeventy Helix is one of those wetsuits that immediately feels fast in the water. What stands out most is how natural it feels when swimming, there’s plenty of buoyancy to help your body position, but it never feels...

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Vasyl Kyryliuk is reporting on Ironman Klagenfurt Austria 2026.

You are an IronMan. How a YouTube video planted a seed that took ten years to bloom The idea didn't start with a training plan or a race calendar. It started in a university library in Norway, somewhere between...

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TRAIN SMARTER IN THE HEAT WITHOUT BREAKING DOWN

TRAINING + RECOVERY - LEVER MOVEMENT Why summer running is harder than it looks and how to keep training through it without burning out or breaking down. You head out for what should be an easy run. The pace...

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Eva Graf reporting on T100 Pamplona

Date: 23 May 2026 | Location: Pamplona, Spain Not every race is perfect. And maybe we learn more from the ones that do not go as planned. I signed up for T100 Spain a couple of weeks before the...

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Cold Water Swimming in the Algarve: Staying Warm, Safe and Enjoying the Adventure

By David Hunt, Sported Coaching There are few better ways to start the day than an early morning open-water swim. Recently, while spending time in Portugal, I headed down to the beach before breakfast for a swim in the...

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Q36.5 CLIMA SOCKS WHITE REVIEW

Tested byVeronika Bracke - Age Group Triathlete QUICK SUMMARY: The Q36.5 Clima Socks are lightweight cycling socks made for hot weather riding and long training days. I used them during bike sessions and brick sessions while training in Dubai...

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Q36.5 DOTTORE PRO SUMMER GLOVES ICE GREY REVIEW

Tested byVeronika Bracke - Age Group Triathlete QUICK SUMMARY: The Q36.5 Dottore Pro Summer Gloves are super lightweight performance cycling gloves designed for hot weather riding and long hours on the bike. I tested them during endurance rides in Dubai...

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SIDI T5 AIR TRIATHLON SHOES REVIEW

Tested byVeronika Bracke - Age Group Triathlete QUICK SUMMARY: The SIDI T5 Air is a triathlon cycling shoe made for racing and long training rides, especially in warm weather. I tested it during Ironman 70.3 training in Dubai, meaning...

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EZ Gains - From Ironman to T100 and Challenge Championships, the results speak for themselves.

It's been an outstanding weekend of racing across the endurance world, with multiple elite performances from athletes using EZ Gains systems in some of the most competitive events on the calendar. From Ironman Lanzarote to T100 Pamplona and Challenge...

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Caroline Bridges reporting on Ironman 70.3 Shanghai Chongming.

My first overall win. Where to begin. Back in 2019, when I was living in Shanghai, I remember a group of friends signing up for Ironman 70.3 Shanghai Chongming. At the time I had just bought a second-hand road...

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RUNNING THROUGH KNEE PAIN: WHAT ATHLETES NEED TO KNOW

For runners, knee pain is one of the most common reasons training gets derailed. That dull ache around the kneecap during a run, the stiffness after sitting for an hour, the grinding sensation on the stairs. If this sounds...

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How to Optimize Your Off-Season Training

As athletes, we’re constantly pushing ourselves to improve, striving for that next personal best or that elusive victory. Training cycles can be intense, demanding focus and dedication. But even the most finely tuned engine needs a break to function...

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