Tag: endurance
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I can quiz for 17 hours a day! Émilien’s rise to Europe’s greatest ever gameshow winner
Introduction: A record-breaking run that changed the game When a quiz show champion can sustain marathon sessions and still glow with enthusiasm, you know you’re watching something extraordinary. Émilien, a name now synonymous with European trivia dominance, has carved a niche in television history as Europe’s greatest gameshow winner. His journey from curious quizzing enthusiast…
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Eliud Kipchoge’s Extreme Plan After NYC Marathon: A Quest to Finish with Antarctica on the Horizon
Introduction: A Trailblazer Sets a New Milestone Eliud Kipchoge, the long-standing pinnacle of distance running, has long turned the ordinary into the extraordinary. In the wake of the New York City Marathon, he unveiled a plan that has the running world buzzing: a final, definitive push in a last big-city marathon, followed by an even…
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Zone 2 Running Getting Harder? What That Really Means for Your Endurance
Understanding the Zone 2 shift If your “easy” runs no longer feel easy, you’re not imagining it. As your aerobic system strengthens, the same heart rate can feel like more work. This isn’t a flaw in your training; it’s a sign your body is adapting. Zone 2 training aims to build aerobic capacity by keeping…
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Why Your Zone 2 Running Feels Harder—and What to Do About It
Understanding the Zone 2 Shift If your “easy” runs no longer feel easy, you’re not imagining it. As your aerobic system gets stronger, the same heart rate can feel like more work. That shift is a sign of progress, not a failure. Zone 2 running is designed to be sustainable aerobic work, but when your…
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Andreas Almgren on Extreme Conditions in Sports
Introduction In the realm of competitive sports, adaptability often separates the best athletes from the rest. Swedish athlete Andreas Almgren recently expressed his thoughts on the role of extreme conditions in enhancing sports performance. This statement comes amidst his preparations for an upcoming competition where he sees a potential for glory. Almgren’s Perspective on Conditions…