929. The what, why, and how behind the taper for ultramarathon 

Alright, alright, alright  We’re going to cover: What a taper is  Why would someone taper  What is the ‘best’ way to taper  Best practices for tapering  How do I sometimes taper Some things to consider when planning your taper.  Let’s just get right into it! So what is a taper?  A taper is a way … Continue reading 929. The what, why, and how behind the taper for ultramarathon 

907. How runners can fix (and prevent) chafing issues, for good!

Ever chafe on a run?  Chafing comes with the running territory, right?  Eh, not quite.  And it sucks because so many people drop out of their race because they deal with a chafing problem that can easily be avoided with some preventative maintenance type stuff.  No doubt, chafing hurts - and it can put you … Continue reading 907. How runners can fix (and prevent) chafing issues, for good!

902. Why is the long run so important when running ultra’s?

Why is the long run so important in ultrarunning?  The short answer? Because it’s training our endocrine system Uhhh, what’s that  The endocrine system is - this is Google's definition -  a complex network of glands and organs. It uses hormones to control and coordinate our body's metabolism, energy level, reproduction, growth and development, and … Continue reading 902. Why is the long run so important when running ultra’s?