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Pacing is the most important element during long races. Outside elements will always present themselves and many times be out of your control. Focus on the pace you need to take today. #goalsetting #runningmindset #longtermgoals

People have been comparing Race Tapes SE2 to Drive to Survive. We'll take the compliment. (Tip of the 🎩 to Box To Box Films for setting the bar) But pump the brakes: we don't actually think it’s an accurate comparison. Here's why: ✅ Race Tapes combines Docuseries storylines with YouTube aesthetics. Everyone talks about Netflix, but anyone paying attention knows that YouTube and TikTok is where creative boundaries are being pushed and where people are taking big swings. ✅✅ Race Tapes embraces the true personality of the sport. You can't simply copy and paste a format into a sport or a sport into a format. If we had approached mountain biking with the (overly?) dramatized approach of Drive to Survive, our audience would have immediately sensed the inauthenticity. ✅✅✅ We have puppets 🦖 PROTIP - RaceTapes is a show that hardcore mountain bikers AND their non riding entourage can both enjoy. Massive shout out to: Thomas Kniewasser | David Cronolly | Carol Sales at Red Bull Media House for taking a giant leap into the unknown with us! 🙌🙌🙌 Made it this far? Binge watch Race Tapes SE2 here: https://lnkd.in/g-4tYurM

Got a trail race coming up soon? Head straight to the link below for an article from TRR Coach Laurie Porter, "Strategies for Trail Racing Mastery!" 🚀 Coach Porter covers everything from course reconnaissance to technique and mental prep. TRR Coaches are racing experts, and the TRR Blog is packed with invaluable tips and tricks! 🏃♂️💡 #loverunning #keeprunrunning https://lnkd.in/gTEDFiNp

I just wanted to share some race preparation tips for those racing this weekend. Make sure to rest, recover, and get ready for your race. Good luck!" Here are five race preparation tips: 1. Taper Your Training - Reduce mileage in the week leading up to the race to allow your body to recover. 2. Hydrate and Fuel - Focus on a balanced diet and stay hydrated; eat a familiar carb-rich meal before the race. 3. Test Your Gear - Use your race day gear during training to ensure comfort and avoid surprises. 4. Mental Visualization -Visualize the race and practice positive self-talk to boost confidence. 5. Plan Logistics -Organize race day details in advance, including transportation and arrival time. #Runsteady #coachkiprunning #runningcoach #racepreparationtips #halfmarathon #marathon #halfmarathontraining #marathontraining #rundmv #rundc

If backstrokers can’t swim straight, they’re not going to swim fast. As even subtle errors can cause losses of speed, we want to make sure they’re locked in. And the faster swimmers want to go, the more likely it is they’re going to have a problem. In this set, we’re tackling the ability to swim straight on multiple fronts. As wonky arm recoveries can disrupt alignment, we’ll use clock drill to help swimmers feel and control where they’re entering the water. We’ll use paddle cap freestyle to make sure the head stays straight so swimmers stay straight. We’ll use double arm backstroke to cancel out the arms, allow swimmers to stay in line. And we’ll use head up backstroke to help them feel how the aggressive recoveries impact alignment. And they’ll do it all fast to help them learn how to make these skills happen at speed. If we want skills to show up in races, we have to approach the demands of racing. Here’s one way to make that happen with one really important skill.

US Equestrian USEF Pony Finals are underway and we looked over all the data from the qualified, national entries. In the article below we break down the average age of the competing young riders, their ponies', average height of small, medium and large ponies in each division, and the top states competitors come from. Learn more from our Pony Finals at a Glance data!

A massive shout out to Dynamic Racing for their fantastic win at this years 2024 Ultimate 4x4 Challenge in Australia. What a result for the whole team and the months of prep and hard work that goes into being able to achieve the top spot.... All of us at RED Winches HQ send our congratulations for not only completing such and epic, tough event, over many many days, but for also taking the very hard earned top spot.... keep up the good work guys... your whole team are winners. RED Winches knows very much how a single component or product does not give you a podium finish. It's the skills of the team to get the very best out of each and every component, bringing them all together to work perfectly in harmony with each other…. this includes the soft squishy emotional humans in the team as well 😂 Without the passion, cohesion, team work and without doubt the ultimate reliability (with a pinch of good luck) you rarely secure podium finishes… With this in mind it would only be fair we mention our flagship winch the guys at Dynamic Racing have been running. There is a reason they run our winches..... The Hornet 2 is the go-to winch for battling long course events. It’s not just one of the best-engineered winches on the market in our eyes, it’s also one of the best priced. We love what we do, we love our engineering, and we certainly love seeing others enjoy our products, in their many different forms. To all, Keep kicking up the dust…… flicking the mud, and loving what you do… #dynamicracing #ultimate4x4challenge #RedWinches #hornet2 #oxmotors #roadrunner4x4 #redwinchesqueensland #4x4

Why Understanding Your Horse’s Personality Is Key to Show Jumping Success! You don’t need to worry about the complex math and meters—that’s for the course designer to handle! What you need to focus on is understanding your horse. 🐴 Are you riding a horse with lots of energy or one that’s a bit more laid-back? Take Zafira, for example—she's usually on the sleepier side but has excellent turns. However, she comes alive on competition day, so I plan my course accordingly. Whether it's navigating that pink jump or adjusting our strategy, it’s all about knowing your horse and playing to their strengths! 🏇💪 Did you know we have 30 books to help boost your riding and jumping skills? 📚✨ Check them out on our website: https://lnkd.in/g6dF5S6e #HorseRidingTips #EquestrianLife #HorseSelection #HorsebackRiding #CompetitionHorse #EquineSkills #RidingStyle #HorseTraining #EquestrianCommunity #PerfectMatch

In this guide, we’ll dive into the features, benefits, and riding experience of Drift Trike Tricycle to ignite your passion for this exhilarating sport https://lnkd.in/dc4-EH43

Spring Series Info for Week 1: RACE ROUTE: https://buff.ly/3uZFl7U SCHEDULE: 5:45 sign-in 6:30 Race start 7:20 anticipated finish. Post-race beers around the fire pit. 8:15 get going to let the Leas have their place back MUST HAVES: To race tonight, you must: Have a front light Have a rear light Ride with a cell phone ROAD IS OPEN TO TRAFFIC - We will have a volunteer at the Road entrance off Sy's Trail. Be aware that the road is open to traffic, and if the volunteer whistles for you to stop, you must stop. If you ignore him, you will not get a place (or a beer!). RACE DURATION—Because this is such an early-season race, we have been asked about shortening the time from 45 minutes + 1 lap to 35 minutes + 1 lap. If you all agree to that change, I am okay with it. We will decide pre-race. PARKING: Bobby says the upper portion of his yard is ok to park on. Use 228 Five Points Road, Merztown, PA as the GPS. Look for the “RACE PARKING” signs. BYOW—Bring your own food and race hydration. There will be beers for the post-race. Bobby and Shelby have asked that we make our way home no later than 8:15 p.m. WHATS NEXT: Week 2 https://buff.ly/3wHzZP4 Next week, we're on the other side of the road. The blue line is ridden out to the red loops. You will race on the red loops until you hear the 1-to-go bell, at which point you will return on the blue line. We may add one lap of the Prologue to this, but that is TBD.