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View ArticleIt Helps to Know How to Fly | Running Unraveled
Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:Running techinque and mechanics based on massive data gathering assisted by new technologies. Some findings based on NYC 2015 marathon runners using special running...
View ArticleWorkout Wednesday: Lagat, Chelanga, Sambu and Abdirahman 400m Repeats
We traveled to Flagstaff, Arizona to catch Bernard Lagat, Sam Chelanga, Abdi Abdirahman and Stephen Sambu get after 400m repeats at 7,000ft. Lagat and Chelanga will compete for a spot on the U.S....
View ArticleFirst Look: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100–Now with power meter option
Today, every power meter company in the industry just breathed a huge collective sigh of relief: Shimano did not ultimately …Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:Shimano Dura-Ace R9100–Now with power...
View Article2016 Hardrock 100 Preview
An in-depth preview of the 2016 Hardrock 100.Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:Men's race is going to be historical! Amazing talent at the start line.See it on Scoop.it, via Sports Activities
View ArticleReally, Really Fast Food: What the Tour de France Cyclists Are Eating - Bon...
Tour de France riders can burn up to 8,000 calories a day. So what do they eat on those bikes, anyway?See it on Scoop.it, via Sports Activities
View ArticleKilian Jornet Pre-2016 Hardrock 100 Interview
A video interview with Kilian Jornet before the 2016 Hardrock 100.Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:Kilian Jornet Pre-2016 Hardrock 100 InterviewSee it on Scoop.it, via Sports Activities
View ArticleHands-on with Garmin's new Edge 820 with mapping
Today Garmin announced their latest cycling computer – the Edge 820. Well, actually, they announced two cycling computers: The Edge …Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:Smaller version of the most...
View ArticleKilian Jornet: how to run further than you've ever run before
By the time Kilian Jornet hangs up his running shoes, his ever-expanding mountain of medals, trophies and awards will require a topographical map of its own.Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:Wise...
View ArticleKilian Jornet, 2016 Hardrock 100 Champion, Interview
An interview with Kilian Jornet after his win at the 2016 Hardrock 100.Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:Share your insightSee it on Scoop.it, via Sports Activities
View ArticleXavier Thévenard Post-2016 Hardrock 100 Interview
An interview with Xavier Thévenard after his third-place finish at the 2016 Hardrock 100.Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:Xavier Thévenard Post-2016 Hardrock 100 InterviewSee it on Scoop.it, via...
View ArticleWKO4: New Metrics for Running With Power
Running with power is a new frontier, and there are many questions that are still unanswered. However, Dr. Andrew Coggan continues to find new metrics that add understanding and meaning to the data....
View ArticleRevolutionary Carbohydrate Gives Endurance Athletes a Competitive Advantage
By Loukia Lili, PhD and Robert Kunz, MS More is Not Always Better When it comes to choosing a hydration sports drink that also provides energy, a lot of endurance athletes tend to select something...
View ArticleEverything you ever wanted to know about ANT+ FE-C and bike trainers:
As we near trainer season, I’ve seen an uptick in interest in understanding what exactly ANT+ FE-C is, and why …Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:For those interested in the technical details about...
View ArticleHow do politicians get by on so little sleep?
Political leaders often have to get by on a few hours’ sleep. How do they manage to function with such little rest? Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:Some ultra runners may find it useful!See it on...
View ArticleHands-on: Team Zwatt launches subscription based power meter
Today a little known Danish company called Sensitivus launched a trio of power meters on Kickstarter. While power meters on …Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:Get this power meter for less than 200€...
View ArticleHow Does Hydration Affect Performance? - Bang Goes The Theory - Brit Lab - BBC
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View ArticleTrainingPeaks adds Strava Segment Integration
Yes, you read that title right: TrainingPeaks, arguably a competitor platform to Strava, is now supporting Strava’s most import feature: …Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:TrainingPeaks adds Strava...
View ArticleCan mental training increase gains from strength training?
Mental training can enhance the strength gains from physical training, probably by reducing the adverse effects of psychological stress Leonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:Mental training can enhance...
View ArticleThe Problematic Cross-over Gait Motor Pattern: Part 1
Here Dr. Shawn Allen of The Gait Guys works with elite athlete Jack Driggs to reduce a power leak in his running form. The Cross-over gait is a product oLeonidas Athanasopoulos's insight:Running gait...
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