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A female swimmer ingesting ready to do open water swimming
5 Causes of Open Water Swim Anxiety and How to Conquer Them
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Open water swimming is a major source of anxiety for many triathletes. But there are a few specific things you can do to conquer your nerves.
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How Does the IRONMAN “Zipper Rule” Pertain to Sports Bras? Head Referee, Jimmy R., Explains
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Jimmy Riccitello, Head Referee for Ironman, is here to clarify the zipper rule so you know exactly what you CAN and CAN'T wear at your next race.
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Better Than a Cup of Coffee? AYO Glasses Review
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AYO glasses are a cool, Star-Trek-looking device that helps improve circadian health, so you sleep better and feel more awake throughout the day.
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Don’t Leave Home Without It: Ultimate Triathlon Packing Guide
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There's nothing worse than getting to a race and discovering that you left an important piece of gear at home... Click here to download my packing checklist.
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A female triathlete on her bike at Ironman Florida
How I Did an Ironman Without Using a Single Aid Station
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You read that right. At Ironman Florida, I didn't use a single aid station. How? And more importantly, why? Read on to discover the answers to those questions and much more.
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Complete Guide to Group Rides For Beginners
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There can be great benefits to riding in a group, but there are some risks as well, and safe group riding require some basic etiquette.  
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Strength MATTers: Legs and Core #1
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By incorporating multi-plane, dynamic movement, triathletes can improve strength, increase performance, and help prevent injury.
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Perception Problems with RPE
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RPE refers to "rate of perceived exertion." It's a tool you can use to rate your workouts based on how hard they feel on a scale of 1-10.
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A female triathlete crossing the finish line at Ironman Florida triathlon
IRONman: A Triathlete With Iron Deficiency Anemia
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Because my iron levels were so low, just changing my diet or taking a supplement wasn't an option. I needed two rounds of iron infusions in the hospital.
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A woman uses a recovery device on her calves.
Chirp RPM: If a Massage Gun and a Foam Roller Had a Baby
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The Chirp RPM is a unique 2 in 1 recovery device that blends the best of a foam roller with a massage gun.
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