Life aint always going to be easy And to expect it to be easy is a delusion There are ups, downs - things we didn’t see coming But No matter what comes up, we always have a choice. How we respond to the situation. Do we get worked up, or bothered, or do things “ruin … Continue reading 918 Life Ain’t Easy
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917. 12 Tips on Getting Out of a Running Slump
Some slumps come out of nowhere We don’t feel like running, maybe feeling down Maybe it’s our first one, or it’s been a while… Is there a way to get out of a slump? Cattle prods? Sell the car? Strap up to a winch? We need to find ways to change it up. After, all … Continue reading 917. 12 Tips on Getting Out of a Running Slump
916. 20 Time Management Tips for Runners
We’re going to cover: 20 training and time management tips for runners What are your running goals? 20 Time Management Tips for Runners A lot can be accomplished on low mileage, recover hard Run early morning, during lunch, late night. Think odd hours. Run during conference calls or when talking on the phone. Leave work … Continue reading 916. 20 Time Management Tips for Runners
915. 5 Common Treadmill Questions
Ever have to deal with the treadmill? Maybe it was because of the weather, the area, or whatever Some people never use the treadmill Others only use the treadmill Where do you fall on the spectrum? Here are 5 of the most common questions people ask about the treadmill: How does the treadmill relate to … Continue reading 915. 5 Common Treadmill Questions
914. Worlds End 100k Race report
I nixed the miles update on this race report to try something different. Instead, this article is going to cover: TL;DR Post-race thoughts After action report Pre-race notes Goal, strategy, and tactics for the race What was on my race cheat sheet Shout out Let’s get into it!! TL;DR The race is hard but fun. … Continue reading 914. Worlds End 100k Race report
913. How to always get better
Use an After action report "AAR" A tool for us to get better Do this right after an experience or an event - while the iron is still hot. Ask ourselves or the group: What went well? What didn’t? What would we do differently? Continual and never ending improvement.
912. 4 different types of speed work for runners
Wanna run faster? speedwork doesn't just make us run faster, it helps us run more efficiently too. It helps us run at our normal running speed, but it feels easier because we do speed work. We’re going to cover: 4 different types of speed work Weekly running routine template What strides are Ever heard of … Continue reading 912. 4 different types of speed work for runners
911. Ultra Marathon Recovery After, During, and Before
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
910. know what we want
That’s half the battle Anyone can just start cutting down trees But what if the trees were endangered and someone missed that point? What if we weren’t building the house there, but we were building it across the way? Or if we cut the tree down and killed someone? The point is before we start … Continue reading 910. know what we want
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
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