Ready to dip your toes into the ultramarathon world? A 50K - or 31 miles - is the perfect place to start. Those extra 4.8 miles beyond the traditional marathon distance are just long enough to feel like an amazing accomplishment (and it is!) but not so daunting that the distance feels impossible. The 50K distance is a wonderful introduction to the world of ultramarathon running, Continue reading →
The Beginners Guide to Training for an Ultramarathon
If you're reading this, chances are you've considered making the leap from the traditional long distance racing world to the ultramarathon world. Welcome to the dark side. Just like the meme says, we actually DO have cookies. But we'll get to that soon enough. In this beginners guide to training for an ultramarathon, we're going to cover all of the basics and need to know Continue reading →
Vermont 100 Training Update: Post #1
Training recaps hold me accountable, and for whatever reason, people like to read them. (I do too.) So let's see if I can actually remember to post them for the next ten weeks; truthfully, it's almost harder than training itself. But I digress. As I posted previously, I seriously considered bailing out of Vermont 100 because my body needed a break. But, deferral Continue reading →
The Beginners Guide to Packing an Ultramarathon Drop Bag
If you're new to the ultramarathon world, chances are the concept of packing a drop bag is also new to you. In traditional road races, you may have the opportunity to drop off a bag of gear for after the race, but what do you leave in a bag that is meant to be used DURING the race? In this beginners guide to packing an ultramarathon drop bag, we'll break down the entire process as well as drop Continue reading →
It’s Not You, It’s Me…
Getting older doesn't necessarily bother me. Sure, sometimes I miss the taught facial skin and perky boobs of my 20's, who wouldn't, but unlike so many other women my age, I don't fear specific age numbers. I like to think of getting older as "gaining life experience". And life is currently a lot less confusing at age 37 versus 27, so I can only imagine 47 will be even better. The past year Continue reading →
“Can I split up my long run?” – the Ultramarathon Edition
Let's face it: most of us are not elite runners, and running is not our full time job. Instead, we have endless other responsibilities - a 9 to 5 job, family, appointments, housework, walking the dog, you name it - that can often put our training much lower on the list of priorities. Therefore, a common question running coaches often hear from clients is "can I split up my long run?". The idea Continue reading →
How to be an Environmentally Responsible Trail Runner
There's no denying that trail runners love nature. The freedom of running through the forest, across the mostly untouched earth, hearing nothing but the birds and the wind blowing through leaves truly is half the reason we choose trails in the first place. I like to believe that most trail runners wouldn't knowingly do anything to harm the trails that they love. But there are a number of Continue reading →
Do The Thing That Scares You.
Thursday afternoon as we checked in to Tuck Fest at the U.S. National Whitewater Center, we are stopped by some USNWC employees at a table in the lobby asking if we want to sign up to be a part of the guided whitewater rafting race that evening, down some class III & IV rapids. One of my Tuck Fest goals for this year was to whitewater raft. I've eyeballed, timidly, the whitewater for the Continue reading →
How to Race Ultramarathons with your Significant Other
Before I met my husband, I vowed to find a partner who was also an endurance athlete. For no other reason than simply to be in a relationship with someone who didn't question early Saturday morning long runs, my need for at least a half a dozen pairs of running shoes, and understood exactly why a taper week could make me so irritable. Not only did I find that in Geoff, but I also scored a Continue reading →
Training for an Ultramarathon? You Still Need Speedwork.
Speed. Whether you are an elite athlete or a weekend warrior, the road running world seemingly revolves around how fast you can run. Tell someone you ran a marathon, they'll ask you how long it took. Sign on to any running forum, and people will be discussing PR's (personal records) mile splits, tempo runs, you get the idea. Speed seems to matter, a whole lot. But the truth is, runners often get Continue reading →
Have You Tried Turning it Off and On Again?
I'm not entirely sure if I believe in fate, or if I believe that humans simply put a lot of faith and thought into things that should be chalked up to pure coincidence. Either way, my Garmin died a few days after my last race, and until today, I haven't been able to turn it back on. Confession: I love running. I'm sure you already knew that. But just like any relationship, just because I Continue reading →
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