#153 Wind Tunnel Testing and Base Training Workouts

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#153 Wind Tunnel Testing and Base Training Workouts

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Dec 7, 2023

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LETS GO! Here is the wind tunnel episode where we talk about the results of my wind tunnel testing and also talk about base training sessions you should think about doing! If you have any questions, let me know! www.insidethebigring.com

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Dec 7, 2023

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#153 Wind Tunnel Testing and Base Training Workouts

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