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    Nasal Strips, Fad Science or Performance Enhancer?
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Jul 14, 2021
    • 1 min

    Nasal Strips, Fad Science or Performance Enhancer?

    Do they work? Multiple published studies have reported the opening of the nostrils significantly reduces snoring. But what about performance
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    A Deeper Look at Running Cadence
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • May 12, 2021
    • 2 min

    A Deeper Look at Running Cadence

    Running cadence refers to the number of steps a runner takes per minute. We will take a deeper look using data to analyse its importance
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    Finding My Threshold - Maximal Lactate Steady State Test.
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Mar 30, 2021
    • 3 min

    Finding My Threshold - Maximal Lactate Steady State Test.

    Lactate in endurance training commonly referred to as threshold training. In this blog, I unpack my testing method and discuss the results.
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    Can I Run-Walk a Sub 2:40 Marathon?
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Dec 15, 2020
    • 4 min

    Can I Run-Walk a Sub 2:40 Marathon?

    Run-walk. What? As the name suggests, run-walk is a method of running for a period then walking for a short period. Does this work
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    Base Phase Training
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Dec 15, 2020
    • 2 min

    Base Phase Training

    The idea of a 'base phase' is to slowly and steadily build fitness and conditioning over weeks of consistent training.
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    Ironman Training Advice
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Dec 15, 2020
    • 4 min

    Ironman Training Advice

    Honest training advice on racing or competing in Ironman. First and foremost, a good starting point is to figure out a realistic time goal f
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    Women Endurance Athletes and Carbohydrate
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Dec 15, 2020
    • 2 min

    Women Endurance Athletes and Carbohydrate

    Exploring the effects that carbs and fat have on female endurance athletes and the differences compared to male athletes.
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    Cross-training for Endurance Athletes
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Dec 15, 2020
    • 1 min

    Cross-training for Endurance Athletes

    Cross-training can be a good addition to endurance training, but is it right for you?
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    How to Avoid Blowing Up with Correct Pacing
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Dec 15, 2020
    • 3 min

    How to Avoid Blowing Up with Correct Pacing

    Pacing in endurance sport is one of the most essential aspects of performance. Regardless of your ability, if you start the race beyond your
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    The 180-Formula and Heart-Rate Monitoring
    Dr Will O'Connor
    • Dec 15, 2020
    • 5 min

    The 180-Formula and Heart-Rate Monitoring

    The easy way to ensure you're training at the right intensity every session. An important training companion to assist you is a
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