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Iceland for Athletes: Volcanic Trails and Midnight Runs
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Iceland for Athletes: Volcanic Trails and Midnight Runs

Lava fields, glacier hikes, hot spring recovery, and 24-hour daylight. Iceland is the most alien athletic landscape on Earth.

By ZealZag Team
Scotland: Wild Swimming, Highland Ultras, and Whisky
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Scotland: Wild Swimming, Highland Ultras, and Whisky

Lochs cold enough to reset your nervous system, highland trails that run for days, and a recovery culture built on single malt. Scotland hits different.

By ZealZag Team
Lake Tahoe to Mammoth: The Sierra Nevada for Athletes
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Lake Tahoe to Mammoth: The Sierra Nevada for Athletes

Granite peaks, alpine lakes, and 200 miles of Pacific Crest Trail. The Sierra Nevada from Tahoe to Mammoth is California's greatest athletic terrain.

By ZealZag Team
Bend, Oregon: The Small City Every Athlete Moves To
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Bend, Oregon: The Small City Every Athlete Moves To

A city of 100,000 with 300 days of sun, a dormant volcano, 50 miles of urban trail, and an athlete community that rivals Boulder. Bend is the open secret.

By ZealZag Team
Sydney for Athletes: Where to Run, Ride, and Swim
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Sydney for Athletes: Where to Run, Ride, and Swim

Harbour trails, gorge climbs, coastal swims, and the best cycling roads 30 minutes from the CBD. Sydney is a world-class training city hiding in plain sight.

By ZealZag Team
Fernando de Noronha: The Swim That Changes Everything
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Fernando de Noronha: The Swim That Changes Everything

40-metre visibility, spinner dolphins, and UNESCO-protected reefs. The most beautiful open water swim in the South Atlantic.

By ZealZag Team
Surf, Swim, and Ride: Brazil's Atlantic Coast for Athletes
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Surf, Swim, and Ride: Brazil's Atlantic Coast for Athletes

Florianopolis surf, Fernando de Noronha swimming, and Serra do Rio do Rastro cycling. Brazil's 7,400km coastline is built for athletes who love warm water and dramatic roads.

By ZealZag Team
Gravel, Granite, and Open Water: Sweden's Coastline for Athletes
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Gravel, Granite, and Open Water: Sweden's Coastline for Athletes

Gotland gravel loops, Bohuslän granite climbing, Stockholm archipelago swimming, and Halland surfing. Sweden has 3,200 kilometres of coastline built for athletes who love the water.

By ZealZag Team
Canary Islands: Where Pro Athletes Train When Europe Goes Dark
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Canary Islands: Where Pro Athletes Train When Europe Goes Dark

Volcanic trails at 3,700 metres, year-round cycling weather, and open water swimming in January. The Canary Islands are Europe's open secret for winter training camps.

By ZealZag Team