The past three races I've developed really bad shin issues. November, February, and April April was the worst of the shin pain and I might've developed a stress fracture or a serious case of shin splints I'm not entirely sure because I never get these checked out, mainly because there is not much a doctor … Continue reading 1206. How I am working through Shin Splints
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1205. C and O Canal 100 Mile 2024 edition
A slow and painful race for me. Aidstation sheet (Full service with tailwind) ((aid stations were TOP NOTCH)) Race website Ultrasignup Thank you To Corie, Champy, Pete, Mara, James, Michelle, Sergio, and all the runners, aid stations, volunteers, and the RD’s The aid stations were seriously awesome and this says something, especially from a plant-based … Continue reading 1205. C and O Canal 100 Mile 2024 edition
1199. C and O Canal 100 Riff
Well, that didn’t go as planned - on pace until mile 60 and then lost my L shin. Ended up sleeping for 2.5 hours at mile 70 and walking the last 40 miles. Once again: Corie gave her time up to crew for this shenanigan and Pete let me “rent” his poles❤️ I wanted to … Continue reading 1199. C and O Canal 100 Riff
1198. 10 questions to ask yourself after an ultra marathon
Here are some potential questions you could ask yourself to reflect on your ultra marathon experience and how it can help develop you as a person. That's the goal, isn't it? The key is using focused questions to reflect on the multi-faceted impacts of pursuing such an audacious goal from a personal growth perspective. 10 … Continue reading 1198. 10 questions to ask yourself after an ultra marathon
1197. Post race blues
After such a grand effort - running 100 miles The body is drained The mind even more To finish the race, and have such a high Yet to come crashing down in the days post race Life is all filled with highs and lows We can’t stay high forever But we can get better at … Continue reading 1197. Post race blues
1195. Post 100 mile race
Crossing the finish line after 100 miles, the feeling can’t really be put into words: Elated, elevated, relieved, proud, grateful, high, in pain, happy, sad, confident, beat down, appreciation, love, respect, friendship, closeness All these (and more) mixed together into one potion that gets blasted throughout the mind, body, and spirit. Embracing this finish with … Continue reading 1195. Post 100 mile race
1157. 200 mile ultramarathon questions and answers.
February 24, 2024 I ran the swammie shuffle 200. This was a 220-mile race from Sandbridge Virginia through the outer banks to Hatteras lighthouse and back. There was a section between Sandbridge and Corolla where there was about 20 ish miles of beach so we hit the beach on the way down and on the … Continue reading 1157. 200 mile ultramarathon questions and answers.
1145. Swammie Shuffle 200 AAR / Riff
A great run for a great cause: veteran awareness and PTSD. Low budget, low thrill type of event with limited spots available. This isn’t a high profile race and that is what makes this race so cool. The locals donated houses for the runners to stay at before, during, and after the race. Who knows … Continue reading 1145. Swammie Shuffle 200 AAR / Riff
1086. Weekly workout plan Template
Monday: 3 mile run. (1 mile warm up, 1 mile fast, 1 mile cool down) WOD: Full body home “max monday” Warm up joints push/ pull max (45/15) Max Circuit x1 Heel walks Good Mornings Slant squat 60 Sl romanan Pistol squats Horse 90 sec wall sit bridge max Compression, plank, wheel, L sit Should … Continue reading 1086. Weekly workout plan Template
1072. Black List Ultra-Marathon Series: Cheat sheet
This page is dedicated to those who are running the blacklist, or better yet, the sufferfest series It provides some notes that I gathered, some checklist items, where I stayed, and the costs involved. I would gather these notes as the weeks got closer to each specific race. Take what is useful, ignore what isn’t, … Continue reading 1072. Black List Ultra-Marathon Series: Cheat sheet
Joe DiAndrea 