Archive for October, 2012
Blister/Foot Care For Trail Runners
Ever wonder what’s going on with your feet? It may pay to check them out from time to time. Blister and foot care starts before the run. The following post details what to do at home before the run including shoe selection and lacing! Blister/Foot Care For Trail Runners The most important part of any [...]
Energy Gels 101
How did we ever survive a long run without energy gels? I ran marathons for years without gels and it wasn’t until I did my first ultra, did I find out about these lovely packets of energy. After one taste, I was hooked. In this post written by Doug Hay, learn how he stumbled into [...]
Be a Pacer!
If you are thinking about running a 100 miler in the near future. Look in to being a pacer. You will learn more about what it takes to run a 100 than any book or article. If you can pace the race you plan to run next year, it’s even better. In the following post, [...]
A Race too Far?
I have run around 50 ultras of a variety of distances between 50K, 50mile, 100K, and 100 mile. Most of them were approximate distances at best. Waldo 100K was the classic, we all knew it was long and finally the RD measured the course and had a contest to guess the actual distance. But is [...]
Trail Running with Dogs Safety Tips
For most of us, there is a lot of preparation for a trail run, and a lot of issues to keep track of while we are running. But what if you take your dog? Is your dog up to the task? If so, it’s good to know some dog safety tips. In the article below, [...]
Dances with Dirt!
Sometimes stepping up to the challenge of a difficult trail running race transcends the physical effort and opens your mind to the world around you. In this post, John Farah explores his spiritual roots with his his account of running the Dances with Dirt 50K. Dances with Dirt! It’s 6:15 a.m. Saturday, September 22. A [...]
New Balance MT1010 review: video
I’ve run on all the previous models and I think the New Balance MT1010 continues as the best thin, light weight shoe with protection on the sole. The New Balance MT1010 is on my list as my next purchase for trail shoes. How about you?
Run in Snow!
It’s getting to be that time again when winter starts showing in the mountains adding some snow to our trail running mix. But don’t let a little snow on the trail slow you down. Here is some advice from Brian Metzler about how to run in snow even if you are on a gear budget! [...]
Running without Music
I have never ran with headphones on, I need to be able to hear what’s going on to keep me from running into cars, other runners and to pay attention to staying upright. Also, it is always aggravating to try to pass a runner with headphones on a single track trail when they can’t hear [...]
Race Crew key to first 100 mile race
When I ran my first 100 mile race, one of the keys to my success was having an experienced crew to keep me motivated and on the move on my first 100 mile race. I can’t over emphasize the importance of having support during the event. The following is a great story by Peter Fain [...]
