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Two Chances to Get Ready for ÖTILLÖ Worlds in Sweden

August 21, 2026 Marcus Barton

By the time you arrive in Sweden for ÖTILLÖ Worlds, your fitness cake is already baked. You are not going to gain anything by trying

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ÖTILLÖ Gothenburg: Third Time’s Still Not Easy

July 27, 2026 Marcus Barton

Some races become familiar. That doesn’t mean they become easier. This was my third time racing ÖTILLÖ Gothenburg, and while I knew what the course had

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Quick Tips for Swimrun

September 23, 2021 Marcus Barton

There seems to be lots of new folks giving swimrun a try. Yay! It’s exciting to meet new swimrunners at races and online. On the

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The “New” Crowd

January 22, 2005 Marcus Barton

Went to the gym today. OH MY GOD was it packed. I’ve never seen it that busy. Granted, it was around 11am on a Saturday,

Gotta Have Your Starbucks?

January 20, 2005 Marcus Barton

…or other coffee fix? Be careful what you choose. Have you guys seen the amount of calories and fat there is in a typical Starbucks

Great article: 10 Worst Snack Foodshttp://articles.health.msn.com/id/100099665?GT1=6065 My favorites:<snip> Fat-Free CookiesThese are even more insidious because they pretend to be healthy. Remember, fat-free doesn’t equal calorie