Pain is an inevitable part of endurance-sport training and racing. From an evolutionary perspective, when humans felt pain on the Serengeti 250,000 years ago (when we first became Homo Sapiens), it was an essential tool for our survival, letting us know when our lives were in danger, thus ensuring that we propagated the species. Paradoxically,ContinueContinue reading “Pain: Your Greatest Challenge as an Endurance Athlete”
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Things to Know: Heat Illness
It’s that time of the year when temperatures are rising! As temperatures begin to rise and our activity continues, it’s essential to be able to prevent, recognize, and treat exertional heat illnesses. Taking the proper precautions when it comes these heat-related illnesses are crucial for your overall safety. Common Exertional Heat Illnesses Exercise-Associated Muscle Cramps:ContinueContinue reading “Things to Know: Heat Illness”
Training and Racing in the Heat
As the dog days of summer arrive, its time to discuss heat and how it impacts performance. Knowing the difference between ideal and adverse conditions is what separates focused athletes from those struggling to make improvements. As temperatures rise, its important to shift focus and attention. Here are a few tips to help you performContinueContinue reading “Training and Racing in the Heat”
Nutrition Breakdown for Ultra-Marathon Runners
The nutritional demands of ultra-marathon runners during training and racing play a large role in performance and recovery. A common challenge revolving around nutrition within these athletes is simply meeting the daily caloric demands that are essential for performance and recovery.1 Similar to a periodized training program, nutrition intake should be periodized in order toContinueContinue reading “Nutrition Breakdown for Ultra-Marathon Runners”
Ultra Running Guide: Your Steps to Success
Perhaps you’ve run a few half-marathons. You’ve possibly run a couple marathons. You’ve caught the running bug and are looking to run further. What is next? How do you go about longer runs? Let us guide you on all things needed for a successful transition to ultra running. Whether you’re targeting a 50k, 100 miler,ContinueContinue reading “Ultra Running Guide: Your Steps to Success”
Boston Marathon Analysis: Des Linden and Reed Fischer
Boston, one of the six major marathons. Not only is this one of the most prestigious races in the world, but it also brings out the largest names in all of professional running. What does it take to run in the professional field? How do they pace their efforts? What type of cadence do theyContinueContinue reading “Boston Marathon Analysis: Des Linden and Reed Fischer”
Marathon Race Week Checklist
You have run the miles, you have planned the travel, you’re preparing for the race, it’s time to maximize your approach. Going into a major race, there are countless things on your mind. Let us help you with this checklist to ensure you get to the start line with the right mindset. Go through thisContinueContinue reading “Marathon Race Week Checklist”
Anaerobic Into Threshold Development Workout
As you aim to develop your threshold abilities, there is a standard way of building this zone. Essentially, build time in your lactate threshold zone to help establish a higher output. While this is often the starting block, there is another way to truly maximize your threshold development within workouts. Workout: Anaerobic Intervals into ThresholdContinueContinue reading “Anaerobic Into Threshold Development Workout”
Routines Enable Consistent Endurance-Sport Performance
Routines are one of the most important aspects of endurance sports that you can develop to improve your training and racing performances. Routines benefit all of your efforts in several ways: Routines ensure total preparation in your efforts.They enable you to be physically, technically, tactically, and mentally ready to perform your best.Routines ingrain effective skillsContinueContinue reading “Routines Enable Consistent Endurance-Sport Performance”
Ultra-Running with The Speed Project Champ
The Speed Project starts at the Santa Monica Pier, and finishes at the famous Las Vegas sign. The premise of this race is simple. There is no route, there are no rules, the fastest person/team wins. Having had this ultra-running race on her bucket list for some time, Shelby Farrell wanted to maximize her performanceContinueContinue reading “Ultra-Running with The Speed Project Champ”