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IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities Race Recap: A Coach's Take on the Swim, Bike and Run

Coach Joe Beckerley

Published on: 28/09/2026

A coach's IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities recap: the Columbia River swim, a punchy bike climb, a flat one-lap run, and 5 tips for 2027.

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Boston Marathon Qualifying Times: Why a BQ Doesn’t Guarantee You’ll Get Into Boston

Coach Joe Beckerley

Published on: 14/09/2026

Running a Boston qualifying time doesn’t always mean you’re getting into Boston. Learn the difference between the qualifying standard and cutoff, how to set a smarter target time, and what it really takes to earn your spot.

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Bigfoot 200: Lessons in Ultra Running & High Performance

Coach Joe Beckerley

Published on: 20/08/2026

What does high performance really look like in a 200-mile ultramarathon? Lessons in grit, fueling, adaptation, mindset and belief from the Bigfoot 200.

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Why You Bonk on Long Runs (And Why It Is Usually Not Your Fitness)

Coach Joe Beckerley

Published on: 30/07/2026

Bonking on long runs is usually a fueling problem, not a fitness problem. Here is the simple endurance nutrition system I use with runners and triathletes.

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