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Science Of Ultra

For endurance athletes who want to do more than improve race performance. How you sleep, think, eat, and move all play a role in helping you Become Your Ultra Best!

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Ditch the gels?

Ditch the gels?

I sat down with Spring co-founder Rafal Nazarewicz, PhD to talk about using real foods in ultras.

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Intervals and more intervals with Jason Koop

Intervals and more intervals with Jason Koop

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