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Emma O'Toole

NSCA-approved course author and founder of BUILT TO ENDURE, helps runners & cyclists over 30 train smarter, build strength, and perform with longevity.

Are you training for the long-term... in a short-term way?

Dec 7, 2025

Are you training for the long-term... in a short-term way?

Why most runners and cyclists' progress stalls and what you can do about it.

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Do runners and cyclists really need to squat?

Nov 30, 2025

Do runners and cyclists really need to squat?

The answer has less to do with the squat and everything to do with movement.

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How a failed session last Friday became a breakthrough on Monday

Nov 23, 2025

How a failed session last Friday became a breakthrough on Monday

72 hours, a rest day, and one change that made all the difference.

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BUILT TO ENDURE® - officially trademarked

Nov 19, 2025

BUILT TO ENDURE® - officially trademarked

Why this matters for you, and what it means for our future.

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How Robyn beat back pain and rode her fastest 10-Mile TT in 6 weeks

Nov 16, 2025

How Robyn beat back pain and rode her fastest 10-Mile TT in 6 weeks

By following a capacity before complexity approach

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The truth about high performance (and why it’s a good thing)

Nov 9, 2025

The truth about high performance (and why it’s a good thing)

Supershoes, smartwatches, aero wheels... and the one thing they can’t replace.

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The Best Recovery Strategies (learned from 14+ years of coaching)

Nov 2, 2025

The Best Recovery Strategies (learned from 14+ years of coaching)

Recovery isn’t rest: it’s how you adapt, rebuild, and stay built to endure.

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Feeling tired but not fitter? This might be why.

Oct 26, 2025

Feeling tired but not fitter? This might be why.

This style of training keeps you fit enough to feel tired, but not fit enough to perform.

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How to train before your training plan starts

Oct 19, 2025

How to train before your training plan starts

Why the Setup Season is more than just base miles.

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5 off-season strength training mistakes holding back your running and cycling

Oct 12, 2025

5 off-season strength training mistakes holding back your running and cycling

#1 is the most common and potentially what holds you back the most!

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5 off-season running and cycling mistakes holding you back

Oct 5, 2025

5 off-season running and cycling mistakes holding you back

Most runners and cyclists over 30 waste the off-season. Here’s how to avoid it and make next year your strongest yet.

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No time to strength train?

Sep 28, 2025

No time to strength train?

That’s exactly why you need to read this.

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3 lessons from the world's best endurance athletes (without quitting your day job)

Sep 21, 2025

3 lessons from the world's best endurance athletes (without quitting your day job)

What the pros do differently and how you can use it in your training this week.

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Raising the standard for runners and cyclists

Sep 18, 2025

Raising the standard for runners and cyclists

What I’ve been building to support your performance.

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Want more PB's? Stop chasing them every week!

Sep 14, 2025

Want more PB's? Stop chasing them every week!

How runners & cyclists over 30 can break the PB trap and train for lasting progress

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The Rubik’s Cube method for training smarter

Sep 7, 2025

The Rubik’s Cube method for training smarter

Why your training keeps unravelling and how to stop it.

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18 weeks ago today, I broke my hip

Aug 31, 2025

18 weeks ago today, I broke my hip

From hospital bed to 14-hour training weeks, 7-mile runs, and racing again, this is the other side of the story.

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Strength Training Over 30: 6 FAQs every runner & cyclist needs to read

Aug 24, 2025

Strength Training Over 30: 6 FAQs every runner & cyclist needs to read

The 6 most common strength training questions I get from runners & cyclists over 30

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Why your “bad” race might be your best yet.

Aug 17, 2025

Why your “bad” race might be your best yet.

That DNF might be the making of you.

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What's the best core exercise for runners and cyclists?

Aug 10, 2025

What's the best core exercise for runners and cyclists?

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What one hill taught me about real fitness.

Aug 3, 2025

What one hill taught me about real fitness.

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Why your training feels tough but you're not getting fitter

Jul 27, 2025

Why your training feels tough but you're not getting fitter

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Why is strength training important for runners and cyclists over 30?

Jul 20, 2025

Why is strength training important for runners and cyclists over 30?

A frequently asked question by runners and cyclists.

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Avoid in-season soreness: Top 3 strength training tips revealed

Jul 13, 2025

Avoid in-season soreness: Top 3 strength training tips revealed

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Training in hot weather? Here's what you need to know.

Jul 6, 2025

Training in hot weather? Here's what you need to know.

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