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
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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
901. What if we acted like a screen?
What’s a screen’s job? To allow airflow through, blocking particles, bugs, whatever. Allowing us to enjoy the fresh air. What if we were screens? When someone does something annoying or acts ridiculous What if we just acted like a screen and let that shit pass through us instead of holding onto it? Sounds ridiculous but … Continue reading 901. What if we acted like a screen?
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?
893. Pros and cons
Sometimes a pro to me is a con to someone else And vis versa The odds of finding something with all pros and no cons? It’s not impossible, and there can always be a con. even if it’s just the opportunity cost of not doing something because we are doing this Knowing the pros and … Continue reading 893. Pros and cons
891. Fall down 7 get up 8
Life knocks us down We trip over the sidewalk Or our bike pedal hits the ground We get rejected for that job or that person Get in an accident Lose a loved one Or lose the house Our pets eventually die Friends come and go We get sick or some terminal illness Miss the test … Continue reading 891. Fall down 7 get up 8
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