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The Running Man Taggart VanEtten

Taggart VanEtten is a teacher who recently broke the 100 mile treadmill record in 11:32:05, and his next target is going sub 11 for 100 miles during a 24 race inside a dome.

by Herbert Krabel, June 1, 2021

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Funk, Haug Tops at Challenge St. Pölten

Frederic Funk dominates the men and Anne Haug wins a come-from-behind thriller over Imogen Simmonds.

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Brownlee, Gomez-Islinger win Arzachena World Cup

Veteran Jonny Brownlee outran a strong men’s field, while Marlene Gomez-Islinger won her first World Cup at Arzachena.

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The Fight of Sebastian Kienle

The 2014 IRONMAN World Champion Sebastian Kienle has been battling various injuries and setbacks recently but he is determined to push forward.

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Ask Me Anything with Sam Long

The young brash pro is answering your questions today

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Czech Chick’s Tulsa Rig

A scintillating bike split spurred Jana Richtrova to the overall women's age group title at IRONMAN Tulsa.

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Spirig Outruns Lisbon World Cup Field

Nicola Spirig overcomes 30th swim with race-best bike and run splits to top Carolyn Hayes of Ireland by 12 seconds.

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Lange, Ryf Take $25,000 IM Tulsa Wins

Patrick Lange won by a 5:36 margin, and Daniela Ryf won by 5:01 on a cool and intermittent rainy day in Tulsa.

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Blummenfelt Cruises to Second Straight Gold

Kristian Blummenfelt of Norway wins by 8 seconds over Max Studer of Switzerland at Lisbon World Cup.

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Belgium, Italy, and Switzerland Qualify For Mixed Relay Olympic Field

Team Belgium dominated while Team Italy outsprinted Team Switzerland at Olympic Mixed Relay Qualifying.

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When you think about applying a polarized approach to your own training, coming at it from the standpoint of effort - of subjective and qualitative measures - offers a much simpler and practical approach than obsessing over time in strictly defined numeric zones.