Recovery is first different for everyone and we need to find what works best for us. The reason for this article is to spark some ideas, try some new things, and see if they work for you and your lifestyle. If we put the time into our training and recovery, then we can expect to … Continue reading 911. Ultra Marathon Recovery After, During, and Before
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909. Crewing ultra’s: what, how, & aid stations
So someone asked you to crew their next ultramarathon huh? What even is crewing? Crewing is providing on-course support for a runner during a race. This could be at designated aid stations, in one spot, on the move, around mountains, on dirt roads, or even leap-frogging the runner every few miles parking on the side … Continue reading 909. Crewing ultra’s: what, how, & aid stations
908. 8 tips for when running on the trails.
Maybe it’s your first time running on trails - we all start somewhere. My first time trial running I tripped over 3 logs on a short run. Running on mostly concrete I wasn’t used to picking my feet up and had gotten in the habit of the “ultra shuffle” Maybe you're a seasoned pro - … Continue reading 908. 8 tips for when running on the trails.
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!
905. 5 Tips for Running Marathons as Training for Ultramarathons
Eh, so you're thinking to run a marathon as part of your ultra training eh? I love it. So most people use marathons as “races” - going for PRs… OR we can use them as a fun way to get a long training run in - which really happens pretty frequently in the ultra … Continue reading 905. 5 Tips for Running Marathons as Training for Ultramarathons
903. How to increase weekly mileage for runners without getting hurt!
We're going to cover: How to increase your mileage The process Why are we doing all this (don’t lose sight) Maybe we hear of elites putting up 100 or 140 miles per week Uhh I don’t have the time or desire for that And some believe that high mileage equals better racing ability There are … Continue reading 903. How to increase weekly mileage for runners without getting hurt!
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?
899. Ultramarathons: Training for life & mental bank deposits
This article is a snippet of how ultramarathons and life relate to each other and make us become better people. A way to train for life and make mental bank deposits. Yeah, ultra marathons are cool, running distances we never thought possible Doing things we never thought possible And most of us don’t train to … Continue reading 899. Ultramarathons: Training for life & mental bank deposits
898. 9 pieces of advice to go from a 50-mile to a 100-mile ultramarathon
So you're looking for advice on how to hit that 100-mile ultramarathon? Maybe thinking to yourself, “Running 100 miles would be a cool accomplishment, but to double the 50-mile race distance? I can’t even imagine” The biggest difference between 50 milers and 100 milers is going through the night and feeling so beaten down and … Continue reading 898. 9 pieces of advice to go from a 50-mile to a 100-mile ultramarathon
897. 10 Ultramarathon Tips: Do You Really Want to Run an Ultra?
How many times have we found bits of information that completely contradict what we thought to be true? Things like: How to stretch or train What to eat Running your fastest 5k, marathon, or ultramarathon Speed workouts Nutrition and hydration The reality is: some of the information that gets regurgitated is counterproductive to whatever goal … Continue reading 897. 10 Ultramarathon Tips: Do You Really Want to Run an Ultra?
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