Nordic Performance Lab

Train with clarity. Decide with data.
​Evidence-based performance consulting for endurance athletes, coaches, and driven humans who want fewer opinions and better decisions.

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If you’re stuck, plateaued, confused by your data, or tired of training advice that sounds confident but isn’t grounded—this is where we work it out.

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    Marjaana Rakai, MSc

    Coach, athlete and sports tech expert in endurance sports

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    I’m a sports scientist and endurance coahttps://substack.com/@marjaanarakaich with 25+ years in the field, a Nordic training background, and real-world experience across running, triathlon, skiing, and strength.

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    I work at the intersection of science, systems, and lived training reality.

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    No hacks. No hero stories. Just solid thinking.

    What Do I Do Here?

    Performance Consultations

    One-on-one sessions focused on your context—not templates.

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    Common reasons people book:

    • Training feels “off” but nothing is obviously wrong
    • HR, HRV, fatigue, or recovery don’t match expectations
    • You want a second brain before committing to a plan or coach
    • You’re returning from illness, burnout, or a long plateau
    • You’re a coach who wants to pressure-test your thinking
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    These are thinking sessions, not motivational calls.

    Who Is This For?

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    • Endurance athletes who care about performance
    • Coaches who want better frameworks, not more tools
    • Women who want age-smart training without pink-washing
    • Anyone allergic to “just listen to your body” as a strategy

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