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Exercise can be taking a toll on your eyes… but coffee drinkers are safe

Study participants experienced an almost 10 per cent reduction in their rapid eye movements after performing endurance exercise. However, ingesting […]

Fact or fiction: Carbo-loading before a race makes for better times

Should you help yourself to that second plate of spaghetti? Or is carbo-loading before a race overrated? Those who race […]

Junk miles: Are “easy” runs sabotaging your training?

Triathletes with their eye on a long course race this summer are beginning to ramp up their running mileage. If […]

Resting heart rate: What it can tell you about your health, fitness and recovery status

Many triathletes monitor their heart rate while training. But your heart rate when resting might actually matter even more. Resting […]

Training by time versus distance

What’s the difference between swimming 100 metre repeats in two minutes and swimming two minute repeats covering 100 metres? Nothing right? Well actually, […]

The psychology of eating: How others influence our habits

By Dan Way Can dining with certain people or in certain places really make you eat more? A fascinating new […]

Weekend Workout: Hit the track

Getting ready to dip into some speed training? It might just be time to add a few new workouts to […]

Training tips for setting a variety of goals

As with any endeavor, it’s important to have a variety of goals to work towards. The same goes for triathlon […]

Training tips: Go long to improve performance

Training for a half or full distance triathlon this year? The cornerstone to any good long distance tri training plan […]

Workout Wednesday: Embrace the treadmill for winter workouts

For many triathletes in Canada, the winter season means the inevitable prospect of facing nasty outdoor conditions. Ice, snow, wind […]