This post brought to you by a humbling 6 mile run, and the letter P. Ultrarunning has become wildly popular over the last few years, and I, for one, love it. I love the community. I love seeing people push beyond their preconceived physical and mental barriers. I love the happy-go-lucky, dirt bag lifestyle that accompanies ultra runners - even if only for the weekend of the race. BUT. Continue reading →
The Pros & Cons of Running with Trekking Poles
Ultramarathon reality check: it seems like the further you run, the more gear you're going to need. If you're new to the trail and ultra scene, you may be wondering if trekking poles are an integral piece of running equipment that you should invest in. The answer, of course, is "maybe". As with everything, there are pros and cons to running with trekking poles, and your need for them may be Continue reading →
5 Reasons to Go to Upstate Ultra’s Trail Running Camp for Big Kids
This past weekend my husband Geoff and I had the pleasure of heading to Burnsville, North Carolina to spend four days of running and camping fun at Upstate Ultra's Mt. Mitchell Trail Camp for Big Kids. I won't lie: coming from Myrtle Beach (aka sea level) to participate in a trail running camp on a mountain with some significantly less elevation challenged and seriously badass runners Continue reading →
“Get Over Yourself.” My EMPOWER Summer Camp Story
Whenever I return from a weekend race or event, one of two things happens. Often, I'm impatient to get to my computer and transfer my experience onto the screen, word vomit style. Or, I'm hesitant to share my experience, because I'm still internalizing the events and trying to figure out how to possibly put them into words. My experience at EMPOWER Summer Camp would definitely be placed in the Continue reading →
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before My First Ultra
I know, I know. The "things I wish I knew before my first ultra (marathon, triathlon, etc.)" posts are so overdone. But if you're anything like me, you often dive head first into things without having even the tiniest grasp of what you are up against. Naturally, I went into my first ultra with almost zero research, zero experience, and zero idea of how to actually make it to the finish line. Continue reading →
Reset.
When I was nine years old, my parents lost their business. I'm not sure of the exact details (I was only nine -and it's not really my story to share in detail anyway) but a business partner made some bad decisions, all parties suffered, and the next thing I knew, everything was gone. Including our home. With practically nothing left to lose, my parents decided to pack our little family up and Continue reading →
Ultramarathon Terminology: Long Distance Lingo
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 →
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