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Injured but not done. Here's how to maintain fitness while you recover — full guide on the blog: evensplitslab.com/keep-fitness-w…

New power meter pedals review is up. Are the Assioma Pro RL worth the jump from the standard duo? Breaking down accuracy, install, and battery life . evensplitslab.com/favero-assioma…

Garmin FR570 vs COROS Pace Pro vs Suunto Race S — none of them are a bad choice, but they're not the same watch. Battery, ecosystem, and price breakdown here: evensplitslab.com/gps-watch-tria… #garmin #coros #suunto #smartwatches

High heart rate on your easy runs? It’s not broken, it’s fixable. Here’s why it happens and what actually works. evensplitslab.com/high-heart-rat…

Carbon plate shoes give a real 2-4% edge — for trained runners, at race pace. Outside that window, you're paying for nothing. Some injuries make them an actively bad idea. When they're worth it (and when to skip): evensplitslab.com/carbon-plate-s…

Lactate gels are everywhere this summer, tied to the Tour de France and Kejelcha's 1:59 marathon debut. But two competing products, thin evidence, and dosing numbers that don't quite add up. Here's the honest breakdown: evensplitslab.com/lactate-gels/ #lactategels #energygels #running

Hot weather doesn't just slow you down. It rewires your pacing, hydration, and fuelling math. Here's what's actually going on (and what to do about it) 👇 evensplitslab.com/hot-weather-tr…

Transition is the one part of triathlon fitness can't fix. Here's how to actually get faster at T1/T2 👇 evensplitslab.com/triathlon-tran…

Gatorade vs electrolyte powder: when does it actually matter? evensplitslab.com/electrolyte-po…

Ranked the 5 best road bike upgrades by actual value — from a $10 TPU tube to the one most riders skip entirely. Spoiler: it's not the wheels. 🔗 evensplitslab.com/road-bike-upgr…

How long is a triathlon? From beginner-friendly Super Sprints to the full Ironman, here's a complete guide to triathlon distances, finish times, and how to choose the right race for your goals. Read more: evensplitslab.com/triathlon-dist…

Your HRV score shows up every morning and gives you zero context for what to do about it. Here's what it actually means — and how to use it without refreshing your watch every five minutes 👇 evensplitslab.com/hrv-training-g…

Most athletes think they're training easy. They're not — they're just stuck in Zone 3 without realizing it. Zone 2 vs Zone 3: the difference is small in effort, huge in results. 👉 evensplitslab.com/zone-2-vs-zone… #Zone2Training #EnduranceSports #RunningTips #Triathlon

A $600 running watch is nice. A $220 one that does 90% of the same things is nicer. We compared 5 GPS watches under $350 CAD. One of them has 38hrs of GPS battery and most people have never heard of it. evensplitslab.com/best-budget-ru…

You finish the bike. You start running. Your legs feel like they've been replaced with wet cement. This is normal. It's also 100% trainable. What's actually happening — and how to fix it before race day 👇 evensplitslab.com/brick-workout-… #triathlon #triathlontraining #brickworkout

They already have shoes. They already have a watch. This list is for everything else. Check it out. evensplitslab.com/gifts-for-runn…

The cramping = low sodium story is mostly wrong. Here's the honest take on sodium during a race, with targets by distance: evensplitslab.com/sodium-intake-…

Garmin Forerunner 70 vs 170 — both just launched. The training software is nearly identical. The differences are all hardware. Wrote a full breakdown on which one actually makes sense to buy (and whether upgrading from a 55 or 165 is worth it). → evensplitslab.com/garmin-forerun…

Open water swimming is chaotic the first time 😅 No lane lines. No walls. Just splashing, sighting, and trying not to panic. Here are 5 things nobody tells you before your first race. #Triathlon #OpenWaterSwimming #TriTraining #RaceDay #Triathlete evensplitslab.com/open-water-swi…

Not all energy gels are the same. Carbs, texture, caffeine, gut tolerance... it all matters when you’re pushing past 60–90 mins. We broke down the best options (and how to choose yours). Read more → evensplitslab.com/best-energy-ge…