"What are you training for?" It's a common question and it's not usually meant to put you on the spot or make you feel inadequate. It's actually runner speak for "how are you?". Depending on your answer though, it can invoke certain feelings of insecurity inside of you. So the answer is "nothing". Well then …
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Chasing Any
I understand the appeal of adventuring and a new challenge but I have also come to realize that there is a bit of an unhealthy outlook in the ultra-running world that almost all of us fall victim to at some point. What's the next big thing? I've done a 50k so now I need to …
Stop, Rehabilitate & Listen
Rest and recovery, it's just as important as actual training I have come to discover in the past year or so. Rest to me, before I was enlightened, meant taking multiple days off in a row and running garbage weekday miles so I could save myself for outrageously long weekend distances. I mean, if that's …
Like A Virgin: Running Your First Ultra
Even Ultra veterans are still learning things with every race they do; a new tip, something that works better since the last time around. Sometimes it takes a few races to figure out exactly what your stomach can handle with all that adrenaline. This is not an all-inclusive list but it is an ever expanding …
Brr, Its Cold In Here! There Must Be Some Tips For Me In This Atmosphere
There are a select few out there that enjoy running during the winter. I am kind of one of those people but not entirely. I have a horrible time getting motivated to go outside when the temperature is below 40 but I also perform much better when its colder as my body likes to overheat …
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