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The ultimate challenge: running the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc
Traversing rivers, glaciers and three different countries, Europe’s most relentless race is a symbol for human endeavour. To finish it is to winLeonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:Lizzy Hawker,...
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In Search of the Beginning - YouTube
N1NO`s 5th chapter of his #huntforglory webisode is all about a journey to the roots of Mountain biking. The 3x MTB World Champion meets one of the Godfather...See it on Scoop.it, via Sports Activities
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The workout pill: Why exercise is the best medicine
From dementia and diabetes to high blood pressure – no pill protects us against ill health like exercise does, as Andy Coghlan discoversLeonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:Do not sink in your couch in...
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Reach for Goals You REALLY Want
Working toward a goal is something people do in all walks of life, whether it’s aiming for a promotion at work, getting a PR in a race, performing pushups or pullups with ease, or learning a new...
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Balance - YouTube
If you think elite athletes don’t struggle like the rest of us with everyday issues of seeking work / life balance, then just press play. In this short film,...See it on Scoop.it, via Sports Activities
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PowerPod power meter for cycling fitness
PowerPod is a revolutionary power meter that mounts under the handlebars, providing superior accuracy, portability, and affordability.Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:Affordable, also looks pretty...
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SRAM eTap - Bike Hugger
Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:SRAM Red version of electronic group set. A bit shy of 2.800$!!!See it on Scoop.it, via Sports Activities
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How to tackle tight hamstrings
Runners' hamstrings can get tight due to over-lengthening.See it on Scoop.it, via Sports Activities
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polyenios: UTMB 2015: What is happening with the top teams?
Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:One quick first remark for 2015 UTMB is the absence of top teams/brands from top finishers. No Salomon Team and no TNF Team runners where in the top 3 for men, while...
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How Runners Can Improve Foot Strength - Competitor.com
A functional approach to improving arch muscle strength for runners.See it on Scoop.it, via Sports Activities
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16 Healthy (and Yummy) Prerun Meals and Snacks
Your body needs high-octane fuel to run its best. Here are some high-carb, low-fat, low-fiber meals and snacks that can provide the energy you need to run your best, for a variety of different...
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The case of a 93 year old athlete.
Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:I think it’s very exciting to see someone who is highly functioning at 93, possessing numerous world records in the athletic field and actually having very high...
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The biomechanics of running. An afternoon with Shane Benzie by Kerry Sutton
Get up to date with the latest Ultra Running news and articles, read interviews with Ultra Runners and discover inspirational Ultra Running stories.Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:While I believe...
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When Athletes Should Eat a Meat Chip
A sports nutritionist weighs in on three new sports foods.Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:New "eat and drink" products for sports. Interesting these Meat Chips.See it on Scoop.it, via Sports Activities
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The Program - New Official Trailer - In Cinemas October 16 - YouTube
-- www.TheProgramMovie.com -- From Academy Award® nominated director Stephen Frears (The Queen, Philomena) and producers Working Title (The Theory Of Everyth...Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:This...
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When You Pit Trail Runners Against Road Runners, Who Comes Out On Top?
Are Road Runners Better Than Trail Runners?Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:Interesting discussion topic!See it on Scoop.it, via Sports Activities
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Out There: Is Running Selfish? - Competitor.com
We spend time away from loved ones so we can get our run in. Is that so bad?See it on Scoop.it, via Sports Activities
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Solos smart glasses put performance data in cyclists' field of vision
Electronics company Kopin has developed eyewear that aims to place ride data in a more convenient place, directly in the cyclist's field of vision. The Solos smart glasses display metrics such as...
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Should You Run More or Run Faster?
One of the key points that I and many others took away from David Epstein’s book The Sports Gene a few years ago was that different people respond to different types of training. This isn’t a radical...
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King of Pain: Interview with Marathon Legend Steve Jones - Competitor.com
There is no easy way. And that’s what all of these gadgets try to show you is some kind of easier way of training. But there isn’t one. I ran without heart-rate monitors, without sports cords or yoga...
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