If you’re a backpacker/hiker who requires comfort food, it’s probably best to stop reading now. Today I’m going to introduce you to some of my weird Colorado Trail food decisions; all made so I can specifically cut the weight and…
In all walks of life, I tend to gravitate towards minimalism. I don’t own many clothes. I’m mindful of new purchases; running shoes are the only minimalist rule exception. Considering I run two blogs ( Illness To Ultra and barefootrunreview.com),…
I’ve been on my Illness To Ultra journey for 5 years now. It took me a long time to get to a point where I could confidently execute an 18-week training plan, and it’s that training block I’d like to…
Are you currently recovering from a half marathon? Or are you planning ahead of time and researching how to recover faster once you cross the finish line? Well, you’ve come to the right place! In today’s post, I share my…
Why are there so many types of running shoes on the market? Aren’t we all fundamentally the same? Well, not entirely; everybody is different, which means running shoe choices will be different too. When I worked at a running shoe…
Strength work is important for running…..You have to stretch and improve mobility…..Range of motion is integral to an efficient running style…. Have you ever had anyone say these words to you? Probably. But if you’re anything like me, you might…
Are you looking for ways to reduce your injury rate? Maybe you’re doing everything right, but you want to find that last 5% of improvement in pace. Supplements could give you that edge. Supplements for distance running and running endurance…
Recently I was asked the question “Should I Run Hills Every Day?” to which I immediately answered, “variety is key.” While I stand by that statement, I’d like to expand on it because there’s a lot more to it than…
Have you ever felt a stabbing pain in your side about halfway through your run? Or maybe even a few minutes into your run. The good old side stitch. But what is a side stitch? Why do we get them?…
If you want as much oxygen as possible when you run, should you nose breathe or mouth breathe? You might be surprised to find out which one is the most inefficient way to breathe when running. In today’s post, I’m…