The Best Race Distance?
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We weigh the pros & cons of the most popular race distances, to help you better assess your options and choose the right distance for you.
Gijimas ultra-marathon back to test the best
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Triathlete's 2024 Guide to the Best Ironman and Iron-Distance Races in North America – Triathlete
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Racing GenePak - Plusvital
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F123 Laps (Estimate) : r/F1Game
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Why 10k is the perfect distance, according to these running experts
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Long-distance running - Wikipedia
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The art of middle-distance running - AW
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WO2010029527A1 - A method for predicting athletic performance
Estimated Best Efforts for Running – Strava Support