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With fewer female competitors at endurance events, there is less competition to drive performances to the female limit. However, as Jazmine Lowther explains, there are ways that females can train smarter for endurance sports.

When it comes to endurance sports, the easy part is signing up for races. The hard part is training, come rain or shine. But when it comes to motivation, where can you find it?

Should women train differently than men? The answer may be yes... and no.

Cycle-syncing your training means adjusting your training, nutrition, recovery, and mental habits with hormonal and menstrual symptom fluctuations.

Training without adequate recovery and nutrition can cause hormone levels to go awry. That’s why knowing how to identify - and treat - hormone imbalance is essential for female athletes.

The peaks, ridges, and valleys of endurance training and performance can sometimes be hard to navigate, but when you do you build Everest-like strength.

Establishing your fitness benchmarks is a great way to determine whether your fitness levels are progressing, plateauing or even in decline.

Here are seven steps to help guide you through the conundrum of creating a successful, injury-free and healthy athletic season.