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 …
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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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Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
"How do you balance work, life and training?" The short answer is that I give up on most of my adult responsibilities and daily basic needs such as showering, making myself look nice, making healthy balanced meals, cleaning etc. It's funny...but it's also true. The long answer involves priorities. We all pick and choose the …