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PremiumWhat is lactate threshold? The science behind triathlon’s favourite training buzz phrase

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PremiumHow elite triathletes train for the Olympics – we test the science which helped Cassandre Beaugrand win Paris 2024 gold

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PremiumIs poor sleep sabotaging your performance? The importance of sleep for athletes – and how to improve yours

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