As of late, I feel like I have a tapeworm. I just can't stop eating! As the weekly miles increase, so does the hunger. Now, I'm not one to get on a scale every day, so I have no idea what I weigh. I can give you a general estimate, but I'm one of those who goes by the "if my pants still fit, I'm good" rule. And, well, the pants are starting to get snug again, and that's not good!What the flip! Continue reading →
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Deep Vein Thrombosis and Endurance Athletes: Know the Deadly Risks of DVT
If you only read one post of mine this year, I hope it will be this important one. We're going to discuss a somewhat common, potentially deadly condition that as a runner or endurance athlete you definitely need to know about: deep vein thrombosis, or "DVT". In a society that is woefully inactive … [Read More...]
Death…for Life.
Ultra runners are no strangers to race registration lotteries. You see, in the trail and ultra running world, races are more often than not held in forests, parks, or on mountains that simply cannot accommodate the thousands (or tens of thousands) of participants you see in traditional road … [Read More...]
Miles and Menstrual Cycles: How Your Period Affects Your Running
As a female runner, there are a few circumstances and considerations we have to take that our male counterparts do not. Like, finding a sports bra that actually works. Running while pregnant, post-partum, or breastfeeding. Or the topic of todays post: how your period affects your running and … [Read More...]