If running lingo is a language of it's own, then ultramarathon terminology is akin to a very specific dialect only spoken in remote village on the side of an obscure mountain you've never heard of. You know, someplace wild like Silverton or Wartburg. Like any niche within a niche, ultrarunners truly have a language of their own. We have words and acronyms that leave even the most Continue reading →
6 Reasons to Run a Stage Race
Up until a few years ago, I assumed stage races were reserved for bicycles and rally cars. You know, Tour de France level stuff, the kind that elite athletes or race car drivers with a lot of time and money on their hands do in their spare time. I had no idea that stage races existed for runners, and what's more, mere mortal mid-to-back of the pack runners ran them too. Then, I had the Continue reading →
How to Overcome the Fear of Reinjury When Returning to Running
Returning to running after an injury? Terrified that you might reinjure yourself? You aren't alone. Taking time off of running is frustrating, and the last thing you want to do when you are finally able to return is to get hurt AGAIN, forcing you back to square one. Here are 6 ways to overcome the fear of reinjury when returning to running. So You Got Hurt... Despite our best efforts, Continue reading →
A Complete Guide to Trail Running in Myrtle Beach (and Surrounding Areas)
When you picture a trail running destination vacation, I'm pretty certain that Myrtle Beach, South Carolina does not come to mind. No, this low lying, coastal community is definitely not known for trail running. Myrtle Beach is, however, a tourist driven destination vacation for over 14 million people each year. Therefore we do often receive inquiries from tourists who happen to also love Continue reading →
Personalized Supplements? A made for_ Vitamins Review.
For most people, the supplement industry can feel like the Wild West. Seemingly everywhere you turn, someone is trying to sell you on the latest "snake oil" with health and weight loss promises that seem too good to be true. The number of brands are so overwhelming (and sometimes fleeting, companies and go in the blink of an eye), it feels near impossible to determine which is the "right one" to Continue reading →
Running Hydration Vests: How to Choose the Right One for You
I still remember it like it was yesterday: sitting in front of my computer screen with multiple browser tabs open, feeling completely and utterly overwhelmed at the dozens of options in front of my face. What was I doing, you might be wondering? Teaching myself quantum physics? Trying to decipher the meaning of life? Nope. Just trying to purchase my first hydration vest for running. Continue reading →
Run for Your Life: 6 Ways to Maintain a Lifelong Relationship with Running
"I'll be happy if running and I can grow old together." - Haruki Murakami I cannot pinpoint the exact moment I transitioned from someone who was running solely as a means of weight loss, to someone who considered herself a runner. I can tell you that it was well over a decade ago...and that today, I cannot imagine my life without running in it. The truth is, I hope I never have to. I Continue reading →
It’s Fine. I’m Fine. Everything is Fine.
Shipwreck log, day 8: The hardest part of an injury, for an athlete, is not the initial shock of the injury. Sure, you're upset. True, everything you were training for is simultaneously flashing before your eyes and slipping out of reach. Oh yeah, and let's not forget to mention: it physically hurts. But none of that is the worst part. The worst part is Continue reading →
The Benefits of Having a Crew When Running an Ultra
Running an ultramarathon? Wondering if you really need to bring along a crew, or if you can go it alone? Indeed, there are a number of benefits of having a crew when running an ultra, and it goes beyond simply having someone to help you tie your shoes when you can no longer bend over to reach your toes. They say it takes a village to raise a child. And sometimes, it Continue reading →
Run Far/Lift Heavy: How to Balance Ultramarathon & Strength Training
As a coach, one of the soap boxes I often stand upon and shout from is about the importance of strength training for runners. I truly believe that resistance training -whether body weight or with strength training equipment - is absolutely vital for injury prevention and success for all runners. Naturally, one of the questions I'm often asked is "but how do you balance ultramarathon Continue reading →
But my guts aren’t spilling out, so that’s a plus.
Monday morning, approximately 8:15 am. After an incredible weekend at Hell Hole Hundred with my Eagle Endurance friends and family, I'm reluctantly back at work. Honestly, I do feel like an asshole using the term "reluctantly": I have a kickass job in a gym that I absolutely love. I'm really, really lucky to be able to do what I do. However, I'd be lying if I Continue reading →
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