Some marathon events are short enough that sleep during the race is a moot point (i.e., it would be pointless; the duration of the race is not long enough to require sleep during it). However, much...
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How Long Is a Marathon & Ultramarathon Swim? (Distance & Duration)
While running marathons have specified distances, marathon swim distances will vary. However, the common minimum distance of a marathon swim is defined as 10K (6.21 miles) which is the distance used...
There are a few different ways and pieces of equipment needed for your support team to get fuel/nutrients to you. The most common pieces of equipment needed for this are a telescoping (i.e.,...
How Often to Clean Running and Cycling Shoes? How To Wash Them!
Buying shoes that work well for your feet and style is no small, well, feat. That’s why you’ll want to keep them in great condition for as long as you can. A big part of shoe maintenance is...
How to Choose the Best Cassette for Triathlon? What You Should Know!
Your bike’s gearing system can make a big difference in how easy or hard it is to ride, not to mention how many gears you’ll be able to utilize. Any bike you buy will come with a certain amount...
Swimming helps to improve all three of the goals of cross-training- [to improve one’s] endurance, speed, and recovery leading to improvement in one’s marathon (running) performance and is...