Here are two training programs I’ve used: Hal Higdon for marathons and ultra marathon handbook for my first 50 miler. IMO the thing with these types of cookie cutter training programs is that they are cookie cutter lol. These guys have tons of info on their websites too, but anything you have questions w or … Continue reading 1061. marathon and ultra marathon training plans
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1032. PA Triple Crown + Black List Reflections
Ahh the black list “a prestigious list of those crazy enough to complete the PA Triple Crown* + the Black Forest Ultra in one season. It is a grueling season and you need to really want it if you're going to make it to the end. We commend anyone who finishes this task!!” Do you … Continue reading 1032. PA Triple Crown + Black List Reflections
1027. Black Forest 100k race report
Not your typical race report. Brutal course that beat me the hell down (odd year direction 2023). This may have been the hardest race of the black list series in my opinion - mainly because the long stretches without the ability to crew - this was pretty new to me. Thankfully, I finished with two … Continue reading 1027. Black Forest 100k race report
1021. Hainesport Endurance Race
A timed event around a one-mile track with 12 hr, 24, hr, 48 hr, and 100 mile options. It sounds crazy, but one of the benefits of this style of race is that it's a super-controlled environment. Crews can set up stations along the loop to supply food, liquids, gear, and encouragement. Anthony and I … Continue reading 1021. Hainesport Endurance Race
1016. nothing changes
Knowing what we want really is the key to life. We just got back from a camping trip, it was a blast On the way home we were talking about heading to the shore, we love the water. The ass in the sand, hearing the waves crash, seeing the sky and ocean meet. The camping … Continue reading 1016. nothing changes
1004. Dream Big
Two weeks out until the Black Forest 100k This will cap the Black List Series for this year (Hyner 50k, Worlds End 100k, Eastern States 100 mile, Black Forest 100k) “Dedicated to those who can complete the PA Triple Crown of Mountain Running + the Black Forest Ultra 100k in a single season… the cream … Continue reading 1004. Dream Big
977. 9 tips on how to finish the Eastern States 100 Ultra + a race report
Here are 9 things to consider if you are about to attempt the Eastern States 100 Ultra-marathon: The first 40 miles are the hardest Your legs are going to be worked. Don’t let this fool you into thinking you're toast. Because your hiking muscles are sore, your shuffle muscles just got a rest for 40 … Continue reading 977. 9 tips on how to finish the Eastern States 100 Ultra + a race report
972. Streakin’
Ever hear of a streak? It’s doing something everyday If you do it for a week, then you’re on a 7 day streak Or maybe you go longer… 700 days, 7,000 days Streaks offer momentum, we get on a roll Runners do streaks - a mile a day, two miles per day - whatever You … Continue reading 972. Streakin’
970. The long game
It’s not sexy, but it usually always works A little bit added up each year is a crazy number after 10, 20, especially after 30 or 40 years. Life changing stuff, that happened “overnight” with tons of heartbreak and long days along the way. And it’s relative, some it comes naturally - a blessing. Others … Continue reading 970. The long game
962. How I fixed Runner’s Knee
The reason for this article is to document my journey on how I deal and heal with this knee issue. Take it with a grain of salt and make your own calls. PS: people put knee issues under one category "runners knee" , but the cause of runners knee could be from a number of … Continue reading 962. How I fixed Runner’s Knee
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