You've spent the last 6 months or more training for your 100 miler. You've put in your miles, and now entered the taper block of training, a time both hated and loved by runners everywhere. Now that your training volume has cut back significantly, what else is left to do before race day (besides feel like you're going to lose your mind from lack of adequate activity?) Answer: plenty. Here are Continue reading →
How to Overcome the Fear of Running in the Dark
The majority of runners I know are early birds: putting in their miles as soon as the sun rises. In fact, most races, from 5K's to marathons and beyond, start first thing in the morning . So it's no surprise that there is an inherent fear of running in the dark and at night among runners: because they simply don't do it. But if you've got an overnight ultramarathon or relay race coming up, the Continue reading →
Adventures & Trail Running at Morrow Mountain State Park
On a whim, my husband and I decided to pack up our camping gear and escape for a few days. At the recommendation of a friend, we opted for some hiking and trail running at Morrow Mountain State Park. One of the cool things about being self employed and co-parenting with an ex means that sometimes, you CAN pack up your camping stuff on a whim and escape into the woods. The counter to that, it's Continue reading →
Trail Running Dangers: 8 Things I Actually Fear in the Forest
I'd like to believe that growing up hearing fairy tales like "Hansel & Gretel" and "Little Red Riding Hood" is what led us to believe as adults that there are some really creepy things are lurking in the dark forest. Or maybe it was the Blair Witch Project, I don't know. But the point is: it seems like a lot of people are afraid of being in the woods alone, and assume trail running dangers 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 →
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 →
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 →
2019 Hell Hole Hundred 50K/50mile Recap
The 2019 Hell Hole Hundred weekend would be my fifth Hell Hole experience. I've got two previous Frozen Hell Holes (100K and 100 mile respectively) and two previous summer Hell Holes (once as crew and one 45 ish mile DNF) on my resume. I've covered this 16.3 mile looped course 13+ times. I feel like I could run it in my sleep. Therefore, as a previous chicken bell 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 →
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 →
How Long Should I Rest After an Ultramarathon?
R-E-S-T. It's a four letter word for many runners, who can't seem to get enough of this crazy sport. After a race, particularly a very successful one, runners are often anxious to be able to get back on the road or the trail, and start training for their next goal. Or, if a runner had a bad race, they are often anxious to get back to training and get a shot at a redemption race. So naturally, Continue reading →
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