Lots of things to discuss this week - training, nutrition, tips and physiology...oh, and a bit of tech as usual ;-)

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A two-way chat delving deep into everything you need to know about the new Eight Sleep POD 5

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• Source Written Article by the5krunner: “https://the5krunner.com/2025/05/14/eight-sleep-pod-5-everything-you-need-to-know/”

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All the details and first thoughts on the sub-elite Garmin Forerunner 570 triathlon watch.

A glance at the specs will make you think it has every tech bell and whistle a triathlete could ever need. Then you see NO maps, and the little OMISSIONS start to add up, like cycling power dynamics. Then you see the price tag....Jeez. Just pay the bit extra and get the freakin' awesome 970. #NoBrainer?

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• Source Written Article by the5krunner: “https://the5krunner.com/2025/05/16/garmin-forerunner-570-all-you-need-to-know-and-comparisons-to-forerunner-265/”

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A deep dive into what's new on the Forerunner 970. To say we've just exploded with excitement might be an understatement. Things have got very messy here in the world of tech neutrality.

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• Source Written Article by the5krunner: “https://the5krunner.com/2025/05/15/garmin-forerunner-970-comparison-965/”

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Suunto RUN first look review. Is Suunto's budget running watch yet another fabled Garmin-killer that won't live up to that promise, or is it better in more subtle ways? Why can Suunto do so well with beautiful aesthetics and a great app, yet omit the on-device app store? Bonkers? Or a stroke-of-genius?

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• Source Written Article by the5krunner: “https://the5krunner.com/2025/05/13/suunto-run-everything-detailsspecifications-you-need-review-know/”

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All the details of the new Whoop 5.0 and Whoop MG: perhaps the hottest property in modern fitness tech for CrossFit and gym. Yet its the tech worn by the rich, famous and sporting elites from golf to American Football...why? Why is it so popular?

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• Source Written Article by the5krunner: “https://the5krunner.com/2025/05/08/whoop-5-0-mg-everything-details-need-know/”

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Let's discuss the Wahoo fitness ELEMNT Bolt 3. The smallest of the new generation of bike tech from Wahoo...but how good is that new screen?

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• Source Written Article by the5krunner: “https://the5krunner.com/2025/05/06/wahoo-bolt-3-review/”

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A detailed conversation about the benefits, science and uses of the Fourth Frontier X2, a cunningly clever ECG strap for athletes and those concerned about their health. Pre-empt a doctor's visit, providing them a 24-hour ECG or log Afib events onto a ECG track during activity with the press of a button.

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• Source Written Article by the5krunner: “https://the5krunner.com/2024/11/06/fourth-frontier-x2-feature-boost/”

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A detailed, 15-minute friendly discussion about the Garmin Instinct 3. Answering that age-old question, "Why hasn't it got maps!!!! and what can I do about it?" All the details, pros, cons and a full evaluation

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• Source Written Article by the5krunner: “https://the5krunner.com/2025/02/11/garmin-instinct-3-review-amoled-solar-e-compared/”

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A detailed 15-minute friendly discussion about the Garmin Fenix 8 discussing pros, cons, the latest features and answering that age-old question, "Is it worth it?"

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• Source Written Article by the5krunner: “https://the5krunner.com/2024/09/16/garmin-fenix-8-review/”

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