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journalroad-runningrunning

Chasing a Flat-Course Marathon PB: A Training Framework for Speed-Focused Racing

Berlin has produced nine marathon world records since 2003. Chicago runs flat. Rotterdam runs flat. Selecting a fast course is the easy part. Preparing specifically for sustained race pace over 42.2km is the harder work. Here's how to structure 16–19 weeks of training for a PB attempt on a fast course.

By ZealZag Team
journalclimbingalpinism

From Endurance Athlete to Alpinist: The Skills Gap and How to Bridge It

Trail runners and cyclists who arrive at a glaciated peak with strong aerobic engines and no idea how to put on crampons are a recognizable type in alpine guiding. The cardio is genuine and useful. The technical deficit is a specific, fixable problem — but no amount of fitness substitutes for it.

By ZealZag Team
journalmtbmountain-biking

Preparing for Your First Multi-Day MTB Stage Race

Multi-day mountain bike stage racing has one demand that no single-day event prepares you for: recovering overnight and performing again at full intensity the following morning, for seven or eight consecutive days. The training block, the race-week disciplines, and the gear decisions are all oriented toward that single requirement.

By ZealZag Team
Racing Hot: Heat Acclimatization Strategies for Ironman Athletes
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Racing Hot: Heat Acclimatization Strategies for Ironman Athletes

Athletes who train in cool climates and race in Kona, Lanzarote, or Cairns face a thermal stress gap that race-day willpower cannot close. This is what the science says about closing it before the start gun goes.

By ZealZag Team