What is the opposite of love at first sight? Whatever you call it, that's the sort of relationship the treadmill and I are working on. You see, whenever I step on a treadmill, I have every intention of running for at least an hour. It seems like an adequate number; if I'm going to run in the comfort of a warm, dry, indoor gym, I should at least serve my penance of an hours worth of miles. Continue reading →
Adventure may hurt you, but monotony will kill you.
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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...]