Who could have expected that 90% of the 2020 road and trail racing season would be cancelled due to a pandemic? It was definitely not what I expected a year ago, but here we are. And it seems like we might finally be reaching a point where racing can be a possibility again. … Read the rest
Racing During Training – Weekly Recap – 9.6.20
Technically, this week was a de-load or recovery week, which meant lower mileage and more recovery. Honestly, at this point in training for a 50 miler, there isn’t very much in the way “low mileage” happening, so it doesn’t quite feel like a training break. … Read the rest
Trail Running Gear Essentials
Trail running is one of the most exciting and fun ways to build endurance and strength in running. While most gear these days can transition pretty seamlessly from roads to trails, there are a few trail running must haves to consider before hitting the dirt. … Read the rest
Ultramarathon Training Tips – How to Train While Working
This week was somewhat better for me in regards to my training. But pretty much everything else has been a comedically timed series of unfortunate events. I’ll spare you the woe is me sequence, but here’s the highlights. Work has been pretty bananas, because we have several new contracts coming out at the same time. … Read the rest
Speed Workouts for Every Race Goal – Blogger Round Up
Most runners on the roads and trails want to do one of two things; run further or run faster. Some may even want to try and do both simultaneously (which can be somewhat risky). Because running is such an individualistic sport, what helps your running buddy improve their race pace may not work for you. … Read the rest
Beating Boredom On Your Runs – Weekly Recap – 8.23.20
Much like last week, this week started off somewhat rough. My brother in law being in town was so much fun, but also a little rough on my recovery. After my long run on Saturday, I was not feeling very motivated for my second long run of the week. … Read the rest
What Running a 100 Mile Week Is Really Like
A couple of weeks ago, I took a challenge that I once would have considered impossible. I ran 100 miles in one week. And while that may not seem insane for a lot of ultrarunners, a 100 mile week was a huge accomplishment for me. … Read the rest
Running Injury During Training – Weekly Recap – 8.16.20
This week started off, well interesting. On Sunday, I took a little bit of a trail spill at about mile 9. I didn’t trip, like I normally do, but hit some loose dirt on a turn and just kinda slid off the trail a bit. … Read the rest
Three Tempo Run Workouts to Improve Speed
If you’ve been running for any decent period of time, chances are you’re looking for ways of improving your pace and speed. If this is you, you’ve probably come across the term “tempo run,” as a suggestion for helping you achieve your goal. … Read the rest
Marathon Vs. Ultramarathon Training
Last week was definitely one for the books. I knew that running 100 miles in one week was going to take a lot out of me, but I was pretty surprised how long the fatigue seemed to last. My body didn’t feel worn out, but I just felt really freaking tired. … Read the rest