Virtual Leadville Marathon
I ran the Leadville Marathon in 2016, thinking that it would be good training for…
Browsing: Ultra Running
30/30 Interval Training and the Need For Speed
Many athletes I work with throughout the year target long-duration events: high-altitude climbs, ultramarathons, and…
Cold, Wet, and Loving the Adventure at the 2019 Bigfoot 200
It blends together a wee bit, the three days. I remember damp, dark forests, a…
Tor des Glaciers 2019: 450 Kilometers to the Heart of It All
It was morning, full sun. I was on the second-to-last descent, just 20 kilometers from…
Aerobic Self-Assessment for Mountain Athletes
Assessing your Aerobic and Anaerobic Thresholds is important for every mountain athlete because that is…
Tapering for a Race or Event: What to Do and What Not to Do
You’re two weeks out from the main event—the race, the climb, the big adventure. You’ve…
Ultrarunning Training in Your 60s
“Go big or go home.” That’s what my youngest son said in January 2017 when…
Wonderland Three Day Tour Training Plan
$39 This 16-week ultra running training plan is designed for individuals looking at completing a…
Confronting the Impossible at the Tor des Geants
The hallucinations had gotten more frequent. So frequent that anytime I allowed my eyes to…
Unlocking the 100-Mile Mystery at Cascade Crest
One hundred miles. Could I even run that far? It was a mystery I wanted…