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Are you new to the ultra scene? Here are a few things to consider as you prepare for an ultra race or an ultra training run. I’ve learned these things through my own experiences and from others along the way. Incorporate these things into prep so that you can get to the finish line! IContinue reading “Prep for an ultra race: Gear & More”

A piriformis injury is awful! Who knew a little muscle deep in the buttocks could have such a huge effect on one’s ability to run? I’m not entirely sure how I injured my piriformis on my right side but I was in the midst of high mileage running and doing weight training. At sometime IContinue reading “Piriformis Injury Update”

I had it set in my mind that I was going to run a high mileage month for March. What I didn’t expect was an injury. I had just put in 143 and 155 mile weeks. I was feeling confident about a 161 mile week but my body had a surprise waiting for me. EverythingContinue reading “My stubborness as a runner”

I have been wondering for a while now what would happen if I ran 150 miles in a week. Would I get injured? Would my body just fall apart? Would I mentally lose interest in running? So I set out to do it. First though, I needed a solid base. I didn’t want to runContinue reading “What happens if I run over 150 miles in a week?”

I love to run fast! In high school my coaches loved to see me run fast as well. It seemed like every workout was designed to be fast. I rarely held back in those workouts. I sometimes ran five to six hard workouts in a week. We weren’t taught anything about recovery days back then.Continue reading “Run Slow to Run Fast”

It’s 4:00am. Time to get up and get going. Some days are easy but most are a challenge. Another long and lonely run. 50k of running or hours of pounding the ground by myself. Doesn’t sound like fun does it? So, why do I do it? I was introduced to running when I was 6Continue reading “Running Alone”

You are capable of more. There, I said it. I bet it is true. Most of us could push harder, train longer, and race faster if we really wanted to but we don’t. Something always gets in the way of achieving more. This blog isn’t meant to make you feel good. In fact, some ofContinue reading “You Are Capable Of More”

I’m in the midst of some really intense training. A common problem I have to deal with is muscle soreness and inflammation. Recovery days for me include massages, ice, rest, and lots of proper nutrition to battle the fatigue, soreness, and swelling that happens from intense training. Recently, I gave Tart Cherry Juice (Montmorency) aContinue reading “Cherry Juice is Powerful Stuff”