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 →
Nathan VaporHowe 2.0 Review & Comparison
Last year I posted a review of the original Nathan VaporHowe 12 L hydration vest. As you may or may not recall, I had a sneak peak of a prototype in August of 2016, and then hounded my local Nathan rep every time I saw him until the vest was finally released to the public in early 2017. I got my hands on a 12L VaporHowe as soon as I could...and literally ran the thing into the ground. To say Continue reading →
10 MORE Motivational Trail & Ultra Running Films for Inspiration (or Distraction)
Reality check: not everyone has 24/7 access to gorgeous trails, stunning vistas, and endless miles in the fresh air. Some runners battle things like less than ideal weather, childcare issues, or simply geographical setbacks (i.e. no trails to run on). And therefore, they (we) sometimes have to put in our training miles on a treadmills. Do you know what makes those monotonous treadmill miles Continue reading →
2019 Conquer the Rock Foothills 50K Race Recap
"On the first loop, don't be stupid. On the second loop, don't be a wimp." It was a chilly, foggy Saturday morning, and I was huddled at the top of a paved hill with about 30 other runners, getting ready to start the 2019 "Foothills 50K", a part of the "Conquer the Rock" race weekend. For whatever reason, I was a nervous wreck, which isn't like me at all. Especially for an event that was Continue reading →
2019 Almost 9 Miler – with Kids – Recap
Every month, on the 15th day, thirty dollars is automatically drafted out of my bank account for my membership to the Eagle Endurance "$30 Club". The premise is this: sign up for one year of monthly $30 payments, race any (or all, in our case) of Eagle Endurance's race for no additional cost. When you look at the rising cost of ultras these days, and then figure $360 can get you, in theory, 9 Continue reading →
6 Lower Leg Strength, Stability, & Balance Exercises for Trail Runners
Two of my favorite words to say are "pelican" and "proprioception". They have absolutely nothing to do with each other, though I suppose a pelican could have amazing proprioception, as most animals do. Anyway, proprioception is your perception or awareness of the position and movement of your body in space at any given time. A pelican is a sea bird with a giant pouch under it's beak. And at Continue reading →
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