Because it's supposed to SNOW tomorrow here in Vermont, I thought I would torture myself and all of my fellow Northerners with warm thoughts of running in paradise. You are welcome. A common question I've been asked over the years, mainly by runners planning on putting in some miles on vacation, is "how do I run ON the beach?" It may seem obvious at first...you put on your shoes and Continue reading →
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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 … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]