Of course, the nightmares have begun. Nightmare is a harsh term I suppose, but the "anxious dreams" about unrealistic things like forgetting one of my shoes or not being able to actually find the finish line have started. In theory, there should be absolutely zero pressure on me to finish this 50K. Being a "fat ass" run, there is no entry fee to lose if I DNF. No race medal missed out Continue reading →
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Science in Sport: SiS GO Isotonic Energy Gel Review
Disclaimer: I dislike 99% of endurance gels on the market. The consistency makes me gag, the taste is unsettling, and they piss off my stomach. So when my friend Brian offered up a Science in Sport / SiS GO isotonic energy gel mid run, I politely took it and tucked it into my hydration pack for … [Read More...]
Running Your First 50 Miler – Everything You Need to Know About Race Day
FIFTY MILES. You probably don't even like to drive that far (who does?) and here you are, about to run 50 miles on nothing but your own two feet. Running your first 50 miler can be exciting, terrifying, overwhelming all at once, after all, it's nearly twice as far as a traditional marathon. Don't … [Read More...]
Go Back to Start. Lose a Turn. (Heather’s Ultra Editorial)
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, … [Read More...]