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The weekend after Thanksgiving is probably the lightest one of the year on our UltraRunning Calendar, with just a baker’s dozen of races. In the Bay Area, the 39th annual Quad Dipsea is surely the highlight of the weekend in North America, followed by the 20th edition of a fast 50k in North Carolina and a collection of those smaller hometown ultras we all love, too.
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When on Vancouver Island in Canada, it’s not unheard of for Arc’teryx athlete Adam Campbell to get out for a short beach run followed by a mountain bike ride in lieu of an open water adventure that’s been scrapped due to ominous weather. In a previous, but not-so-long-ago life, this would have been tough for the endurance athlete to swallow.
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This month, I want to move from heart—the internal passion and supportive family and friends who fuel your running—to heat, the work you do to keep your body fit and functioning. It includes runs, strength training, plyometrics and mobility. It also includes (gulp) regular appointments with your primary care provider.
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This week’s Ultra Weekend Recap is undoubtedly highlighted by a new women’s course record at the 60th annual JFK, a coastal 50k in the Pacific Northwest, a nearly two decade-old …
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There is a lot of time to think during ultramarathons. And that place can get dark when we’re sore, exhausted or simply not having the day we envisioned. For me, I realized the best way to keep the doubts from creeping in was to think about the things most important in my life off the trails, rather than stressing too much about what was happening on them.
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Wool is becoming more commonly known as a fiber for all seasons, but it’s during the cold and wet months that the performance aspects of this powerhouse fabric are truly appreciated. Our fall sock roundup this year features a collection of wool options and one model that’s also inspired by a wooly beast.
