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UESCA Blog

Our blog is a great resource for learning about a wide range of subjects pertaining to endurance sports.

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UESCA Blog

Our blog is a great resource for learning about a wide range of subjects pertaining to endurance sports.

UESCA Blog

Our blog is a great resource for learning about a wide range of subjects pertaining to endurance sports

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Caffeine Use in Endurance Sports

Caffeine is well-known as a benefit to performance in many different ways. Find out how it can be used effectively and how it directly impacts athletes.

5 Reasons for Peak Season Strength Training

Should I strength train during my season? The short answer is, Yes! The long(er) answer is here.

Heart Rate – Intensity Mismatch

Heart rate is a common metric used by endurance athletes to measure training effort, but is it always the best measure and for every type of athlete? We break it down for you.

10 Tips to Stay on the Legal Side of Your Coaching Practice

Just like any business, a coaching business involves several types of legal considerations. We break down what you need to be aware of when building your business.

Stay In Your Lane

Coaches are experts in helping athletes train and race optimally. As such, coaches have a scope of practice and also a scope of knowledge. Find out why these two areas are critical.
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Three Reasons Trail Running Makes You a Faster Road Racer

These days trail running and road running are thought to be completely different. But can running on trails improve your road speed? Find out here.

The Science of Stretching – Simply Explained

Stretching tends to be a bit of a controversial subject, and not well understood at best. We break down the science behind stretching so you can better understand it and better apply it.

Role of the Big Toe in Running

Who would have thought that one small part of the foot could have so much importance to function and sport. Find out why the big toe is a big hero of healthy movement.

Carbohydrate vs. Fat Burning – A Comprehensive Review

Understanding how the body oxidizes fat and carbohydrate is fundamentally important to training and proper nutrition. We break down the science behind it to make it easily understandable.

What is a Side Stitch and Why Won’t It Go Away?

We’ve all experienced them so what are they, why do they happen, and how can we prevent them. Find out here.
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10 Differences Between Road Racing and Ultramarathons

When it comes to endurance running and racing and training for events, not all races or distances are approached the same way. Find out how traditional roading racing distances and ultras are different.

Reverse Periodization

Traditional methods of periodization are commonly known and applied. But what about ‘reverse periodization?’ What is it; when and how should it be applied? We break it down for you here.