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Why Imagining the Worst Makes You a Better Cyclist

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Most athletes know that consistency is the king of training fundamentals. No AI model or experienced coach is more valuable than not missing…

Why Training Like an Influencer Is Dumb

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 Nate Dunn MS, CSCS®

Disclosure: I write all my articles without the use of generative AI. I don’t know if that matters to you,…

How To Train For An Organ Transplant

January 14, 2026February 20, 2026 Nate Dunn MS, CSCS®

I’ve had two liver transplants. The first was from a living donor in 2013; the second from a cadaveric donor…

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