We’ve all been there: You’ve spent the weekend vegging out on the couch and, come Monday morning, you’re determined to go on a run before work. But, when your alarm goes off, you immediately hit snooze as the thought of lacing up your shoes to hit the trail makes you […]
Trail Running
Garmin Forerunner 735xt Review for Trail Runners
Besides a good pair of shoes, there is essential gear that can aid runners, improve performance, and assist in an overall positive experience. Watches are a common piece of gear for trail running; furthermore, not only do they track time, but certain ones can provide navigational features. While trail running, […]
100 Mile Run Training Plan (FREE Printable)
Welcome to the pinnacle of ultra running: the 100 miler. A lot of people can run a 50k and claim the title of ultra runner, but what do they say to the inevitable follow up question, “Have you run a 100?” Let’s make sure your answer to that question is […]
Who is Zach Bitter? (Training, Diet and Running World Records)
Let’s admit it, Zach Bitter is on FIRE! He’s been around for quite some time but it appears he has found yet another level of greatness. Maybe it’s just the accumulation of all those years of hard work, but he’s doing something right. I’ll admit that for me it took […]
Couch to 50k Training Plan (8, 12 and 20 Weeks Out)
First of all, I have to say that I’m happy you’re here. Even if you’re just dipping your toes in the water out of curiosity or simply trying to wrap your head around what it would take to run an ultra marathon, you’ve taken the most important step—the first one. […]
Running with Flat Feet (FAQs / Fixes and Relief)
According to the Institute of Preventative Foot Health, there are over 18 million Americans with flat feet and another 8 million with fallen arches. So first, know you are not alone in this! It’s very common to have flat feet and they should not prohibit you from running. That said, […]
Altra vs. Hoka Trail Running Shoes (Pros / Cons and FAQs)
Entering the trail running scene, you will quickly notice the companies that are dominating the trail running shoe market. Many participants of the sport will be wearing Altra or Hoka shoes out on the trails. With so many options, it can be hard for someone new to trail running to […]
Why is My Running Pace Getting Slower? (top 10 reasons…)
Running is a fickle thing. One day you can be feeling great, sitting on the proverbial mountain top, and the next you mysteriously feel sluggish and in the dumps. If you’re concerned about your running pace getting slower, make sure you’re not simply having an off-day. Everyone, and I mean […]
How Long Does it Take to Run 200 Miles? Trail Running FAQs
After completing my first couple 100-mile races last year, I started wondering, “What is next?” Some people focus on qualifying races that will get them into notorious races like Western States or Hardrock 100. My mind took a different route, and I ultimately signed up for the 2020 Bigfoot 200-mile […]
Running Terms: 300+ Definitions of Common Runner’s Lingo
The running community loves some good jargon, but it you’re new to the sport, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all of the fancy terms that your running friends are using. Thankfully, we’re here to help. We scoured our brains and the internet to find pretty much every single running […]