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 →
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 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 →
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 →
Running Your First 50K – Everything You Need to Know About Race Day
For many, your first 50K is your first introduction to the world of ultra running. And for some, it may even be your first introduction to racing on a trail. While many aspects of your first 50K will be similar to that of shorter distance races you've run in the past, there are certain elements that are unique to the world of ultramarathons. In this post, we'll cover those Continue reading →
(Free) 50 Mile Ultramarathon Training Plan & Guide
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 →
(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 →
The Beginners Guide to Training for an Ultramarathon
If you're reading this, chances are you've considered making the leap from the traditional long distance racing world to the ultramarathon world. Welcome to the dark side. Just like the meme says, we actually DO have cookies. But we'll get to that soon enough. In this beginners guide to training for an ultramarathon, we're going to cover all of the basics and need to know 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 →
The Beginners Guide to Packing an Ultramarathon Drop Bag
If you're new to the ultramarathon world, chances are the concept of packing a drop bag is also new to you. In traditional road races, you may have the opportunity to drop off a bag of gear for after the race, but what do you leave in a bag that is meant to be used DURING the race? In this beginners guide to packing an ultramarathon drop bag, we'll break down the entire process as well as drop Continue reading →
“Can I split up my long run?” – the Ultramarathon Edition
Let's face it: most of us are not elite runners, and running is not our full time job. Instead, we have endless other responsibilities - a 9 to 5 job, family, appointments, housework, walking the dog, you name it - that can often put our training much lower on the list of priorities. Therefore, a common question running coaches often hear from clients is "can I split up my long run?". The idea Continue reading →
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