I often joke that 50 milers are the "half marathon" of the ultra world. Far, but not too far (you know, relatively speaking). Tough, but still a lot of fun. 50 miles is long enough to give you a feeling of extreme accomplishment (and fatigue!), but short enough that you don't have to miss an entire nights sleep...and then some...like you would with a 100 mile race. 50 Continue reading →
Vermont 100 Training Update: Post #2
Last week was one of the highest volume - mileage wise - weeks I've had in a long time. It seems like all spring I was either tapering, racing, recovering, or spending hours climbing stadium stairs while covering little mileage, haha. Though the 62 miles I ran this week are just the start of a few big mileage weeks to come, and they are coming quickly. Hell, Vermont 100 is Continue reading →
(Free) Beginner 50K Ultramarathon Training Plan & Guide
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 →
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 →
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 →
How Frequent Bouts of Sitting May Impact Your Running
Sitting. It's a detrimental habit that our society absolutely loves to do, but most likely something that runners rarely consider the dangers of. After all, we routinely get our 10,000 steps (or more) in a day. It's easy to make the assumption that if you run a lot, you must be healthy. I mean, a ten mile run in the morning has got to negate any negatives your body encounters throughout the 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 →
I Did This to Myself.
The funny thing about overtraining, or "burnout" as it is often called, is that it's not always blatantly obvious. You don't always wake up one day with a stress fracture that garishly shouts "uh oh, you've overdone it!". No, more often than not the signs are subtle whispers from your body that something isn't quite right. If you don't listen closely, you might miss them. And if you really Continue reading →
The Runner’s Guide to CBD: How Runners Can Benefit from Cannabidiol
Unless you've been hiding under a rock (with no internet access under said rock), you've probably noticed the massive uptick in mentions about CBD oil. CBD products are, without a doubt, "trendy" right now, and as such, it seems a million companies have come out of the woodwork to hop on the CBD oil bandwagon. The endurance community is no exception, with topical pain relievers and even protein Continue reading →
The Weekly Chaos Report: 2/19/19
One of the more identifying signs that I am definitely getting older is the fact that almost daily I comment on the date. As in "February 19th! WHERE HAS THE MONTH GONE!" My clients at the gym almost always agree with these sentiments, and thankfully haven't pointed out the fact that I've been doing this for over a year now. But...it's February 19th, which is practically March. I'm still 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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