From 5k to Ultra: My Personal Journey to Endurance Races
Before 2018 I didn't even know trail running existed. What I did know was running on treadmills, tracks and roads -- all of which I loathed and didn't enjoy at all. I can recall running one color run in college and running up to 6 miles on the treadmill and that was the totality of my running expertise. When I started dating someone who trail ran I was mind blown that people willingly and happily ran up and down mountains for hours and hours at a time. Sometimes in questionable weather, sometimes without sleeping, sometimes with their bodies being pushed to the limit. My mind further imploded when I realized people ran trails for longer than 26.2 miles. Longer than 30 miles.
Strength Training For Runners: The Why.
I Want To Start Upping My Mileage...How Do I Get There?
Tips on how to build up running endurance while training for long distance running events and adventures.
5 Things I Take On Every Trail Run
Frequent readers will know that Western Africa is one of my favorite parts of the world, so my expectations were already high when I secured a lift to Bamako.
Do Weight Lifting & Trail Running Go Together?
If you're trying to figure out how to balance out lifting and running, I am still working on it. What I can say is: you should do both. Cross-training is really important for becoming a strong, well-rounded athlete and also helps you to stay injury-free. If you consider what you're doing on the trails, you'll realize just how many muscles you're actually working. The act of trail running demands different muscle usage along with uneven, varied terrain with a lot of ups and downs, which means you're using different sources of power all the time.
Building Up My Trail Running Endurance...How Do I Get There?
Tips for building up endurance for longer distances, more elevation gain and planning for ultra running races.