A Runner’s Guide to Fabulous Abs

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Triathlon: Avoiding the Bike-Run Bonk

In 2004 I flew to Penticton, B.C., to see a couple of my athletes compete in Ironman Canada. One of them had a day to remember; the other had a day to forget. The latter, Paul, was doing fine through the end of the bike leg. He arrived at T2 right on his goal pace. But things fell apart quickly on the run....

After the Race

You’re running a marathon. All is well until mile 23, when suddenly you hit the dreaded, metaphorical wall. You start to feel as though you’re carrying a lead-stuffed backpack and running on sand. Your pace slows inexorably. The devil on your shoulder tempts you insistently to stop. After 10 more minutes...