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Introducing Fast Twitch Endurance

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Return of the Snack!

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Rebecca Rusch - Motivation, Movement, and the Summer Streak

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All About 5/3/1 Strength Training and Why It's Probably Right for You

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To Grit or to Quit? - On the Courage and Commitment of Letting Go

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Dusty Bandita, Adventures in Idaho, and the Power of Yes!

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The Unbound 200 Race Recap: Lessons in Persistence

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Race Recap: Calgary Marathon Edition

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Hannah Simms on The Fernie Gravel Grind, Women in Racing, and Where Gravel is Going

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Gone Phishing - Taper Tantrums and Sleazy Scammers

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Concretegate - End of an Era, More Lessons in AI, and Doing Things the Right Way

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Revisting the Metabolic Toggles

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So, what's the deal with Peptides?

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You want me to Theragun what? A spring endurance training update

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Deb Armstrong on New Challenges, Giving Back, and Living Young

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Raising the Floor - The Dos and Don'ts of Improving Aerobic (and Life) Capacity

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The Power of Yes

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Adventures in Artificial Intelligence - Part 1

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Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes! Alex's New Approach (and Coach) for Hybrid Training

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Joy is not Resistance (but it still matters) - a Solo Show from Meredith

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Research Round Up! Autophagy, Reps in Reserve, and Sugar Cravings

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Kristi Mohn: 20 Years of Unbound, Women in Gravel, and Training Grounds AZ

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Stay in Your Lane? Not a Chance! - Leadership and Activism in the Age of the Internet

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Dear Insecurity - What Your Coping Mechanisms are Trying to Tell You

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The Lessons of 2025

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Get on Your Bikes and Ride! - HTT Bike Club & We Ride

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Our Goal Setting Fallacy: Why your goals may be setting you up to fail

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Therapy Smerapy - A Couples Counselling Adventure

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Growing Pains: When Grassroots Goes Mainstream

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Your Brain on Habits: The Science of Daily Routines

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Life Lately: An Unfiltered Update

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Back to Basics: Nutrition Basics for Everyday Athletes

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Social Media Blast from the Past - Regrets and Redos

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The Road to Wilmington 70.3 - Training Reflections and Tri Prep Tips

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Alexis Croucher on Mental Work, Rewiring Old Patterns, and Aging Authentically

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Back to Basics: Strength and Conditioning Training

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20 Years of Progress and Bickering in Women’s Fitness Research

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Behind the Finish Line: Competition, Conflict, and Connection in Relationships

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The Tour de France Femmes, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, and Pedaling Through the Double Standard

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Comments Section: AI or nah? Misgendering, Social Media Slow Burns, and Community Wins

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Meredith Root | Leadville Trail 100 Recap: The Mayhem, Magic, and Mistakes That Go into a Monster MTB Race

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Our Definitive Guide to Not Fasting

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Milestones and Menopause

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Finding Balance: Giving Yourself Grace vs Letting Yourself Off The Hook

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Did Meredith Quit Her Job?

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Expectations vs. Reality: The Calgary Marathon, Dusty Bandita, and Truck Camping

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Unbound Gravel 2025: Conquering the 200-Mile Race

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All About Build: Our Hypertrophy Program with Tactic Coach Lynsey Martin

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Navigating Recovery: Tactic Coach Jess Reimche on Life and Fitness Post-Surgery

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The Art of Recovery: Techniques for Better Training

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Introducing the NEW Tactic Functional Fitness App!

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The Science of Capacity: Enhancing Your Mental, Physical, and Emotional Resilience

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Cycling Chronicles: Training, Prepping for Unbound, and the Struggles of Bike Maintenance

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We’re Live From the Comments Section: Confidence, Criticism & Alex is NOT on Steroids…

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The Truth About Cortisol, Menopause & HIIT Workouts

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The Before & After of Alex’s New Look: Transformation, Building Confidence & Self-Expression

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Your Guide to Eating Out: Finding Balance and Nutrition on the Go

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Our Houston HYROX Recap with Lynsey Martin!

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Adventures in Dog Training: Balancing Fun and Discipline

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Resilience, Entrepreneurship & Success with Actor Sam Valentine

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Research Roundup: An In-Depth Look into the Top 5 Basics of Health and Nutrition

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Valendykes Day, Will Travel for a Maybe, and The Default Pucker

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Body Image, Self Esteem, and the Complex Relationships We Have with Ourselves with Lynsey Martin

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Answering Your Questions: Tattoos, Our Ideal Day in the Life & Fitness and Nutrition Strategies

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The Afternoon Snack Mindset Compilation Episode: Embracing Imperfection, The 5 Pillars of Success, and Self-Acceptance

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2025 Tropical Gay Getaway: Brandi Carlile’s Girls Just Wanna Weekend 6!

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An Update on Our Recent Embarrassing Moments + Why Hybrid Training Isn't New

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Meredith’s ADHD Journey Update: Medication, Relationships, and Finding Balance

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Toggle Your Metabolism in 2025!

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Alex’s Half Ironman Post-Race Recap: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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Lesbian Movie Review: Agatha All Along + Queer Relationships in the Media

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Exploring Common Relationships with Food + Alex’s Half Ironman!

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Breaking Barriers for Non-Binary and Trans Athletes with Ironman 70.3 Champion Rach McBride

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Finding Balance in Fitness, Nutrition, and Life with Tactic Coach & Biology Professor Jess Reimche, PhD

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Tactic’s Run Club Raleigh Meet-Up & The U.S. Election

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What’s Next for Tactic Functional Fitness: The Habits Challenge, Zwift Bikes, and Our New Fitness Series!

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Documentaries, Fans, and Haircuts: Exploring Modern Identity & Internet Culture

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Nutrition and Training Fundamentals for Success

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The Delicate Balance of Structure, Creativity, and Adaptability in Your Daily Routine

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A Few of Our Favorite Things: Bikes, Gear, Movies & More!

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Fueling the Mind and Body + Creating Lasting Connections with Ultra Athlete Addie Bracey

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2024 Tour Divide Winner Meaghan Hackinen on Ultra-Cycling, Writing & Adventure

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Exploring the Value of Time vs. Money

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What the F*ck is Wrong with People on the Internet?!

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Riding through Rebecca's Private Idaho: A Weekend of Gravel, Growth, and Connection

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Changing the Narrative on Menopause and Fitness with Selene Yeager

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The Realities of High Altitude Training + Leadville 100 Recap!

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Balancing Motherhood, Medicine, and Fitness with Dr. Kerry Smith

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Adventure, Endurance, and Giving Back with The Queen of Pain: Rebecca Rusch

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What We’ve Been Up To: Our New Home, Gravel Rides & Dealing With Regret and Comparison

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The Tragic Loss of Lazar Đukić at the '24 CrossFit Games and a Call for Change

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Is Good Nutrition Attainable in the Summertime?

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In Honour of Abi Moore: A Conversation on Grief

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Embracing Ambitions Over Goals: Alex’s 10k Recap, Dealing with Setbacks & Heading to Ironman!

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Empowering Women in Sports: Building Community and Overcoming Barriers with Ashley Burrill

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All About the CrossFit Games Semifinals with Tactic Coach Lynsey Martin

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Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Wins at Unbound Gravel!

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Staying Curious: The Power of Curiosity in Unlocking Success in Nutrition, Fitness, and Life

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Fueling Your Fitness: The Essentials of Nutrient Timing + Performance Nutrition

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Calgary Marathon + Second Run Club Meetup Recap!

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