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Jonah Rosner - Former NFL Sport Scientist

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Same Muscle Growth at 20% Load: The NFL Recovery Trick Runners Keep Missing

Jan 22, 2026

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Same Muscle Growth at 20% Load: The NFL Recovery Trick Runners Keep Missing

The One HRV Trend That Actually Matters (Hint: It's Not Today's Score)

Jan 15, 2026

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The One HRV Trend That Actually Matters (Hint: It's Not Today's Score)

Why Most Elite Marathoners Heel Strike (And Why You Should Stop Worrying About It)

Jan 1, 2026

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Why Most Elite Marathoners Heel Strike (And Why You Should Stop Worrying About It)

Why Sitting in a Hot Tub Might Boost VO2max Like an Altitude Camp

Dec 25, 2025

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Why Sitting in a Hot Tub Might Boost VO2max Like an Altitude Camp

Why Baking Soda Could Help You Surge at Mile 20—Or Ruin Your Race by Mile 5

Dec 18, 2025

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Why Baking Soda Could Help You Surge at Mile 20—Or Ruin Your Race by Mile 5

Do Super Shoes Actually Work at 9:00 Pace? The Science Might Surprise You

Dec 11, 2025

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Do Super Shoes Actually Work at 9:00 Pace? The Science Might Surprise You

Why Your Heart Rate Stays High—And Why Spiking It Beats Endless Zone 2

Nov 27, 2025

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Why Your Heart Rate Stays High—And Why Spiking It Beats Endless Zone 2

The Mile 20 Caffeine Mistake That’s Costing You Minutes—And How Pros Avoid It

Nov 13, 2025

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The Mile 20 Caffeine Mistake That’s Costing You Minutes—And How Pros Avoid It

Your Post-Run Electrolyte Drink Might Be Useless (and What Actually Works)

Nov 6, 2025

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Your Post-Run Electrolyte Drink Might Be Useless (and What Actually Works)

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