Your running, pushing your body to its limits  Maybe a little dehydrated Stomach issues are slowing you down  But you keep moving, step after step  we get to a nice uphill section of the course… It’s too much.  We start throwing up all crazy  I’ve heard crazy stories of people violently vomiting.  Did you ever … Continue reading 935. 20 tips on what to do if you have stomach issues during an ultramarathon

Let's be real Running can be hard.  And running up hills? A whole different beast.  But running down hills? Fugetaboutit.  The reason running downhills is so much more painful than uphills is because of “eccentric contractions” what? When we run down a hill, our muscles are lengthening, gravity is pounding us a little harder since … Continue reading 934. 10 tips for running downhills, when to train them, and the real reason for a DNF

We use cross training as a way to change up our fitness routine, making us become better at our craft - in our case, running.  People who run can cross train by lifting weights or doing calisthenics, yoga, swimming, cycling, and rowing. (there’s a subtle but major difference here which we’ll touch on next)  A … Continue reading 933. Cross Training for runners and leg workouts. 

Here’s a quick summary of what’s to come: Start small, think big. Running with proper form is more important than how much you run. Make sure to stretch too. In the beginning, just run with short light steps - landing on your midfoot. Good forms of cross-training are yoga, strength, mobility, and running hard. Breathe … Continue reading 931. A Beginner Runner Introduction