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Ann Trason

Ann Trason

Ann Trason is a 14-time women’s champion at the Western States 100, and set World Records at the 50-mile (5:40:18 in 1991), 100K (7:00:47, 1995), 12-Hour (91 miles 1312 yards, 1991) and 100-mile (13:47:42, 1991) distances. Ann was co- director of the Firetrails 50 in northern California for 10 years, and has taught science at the college level. Ann currently coaches middle school cross country and supports other's ultrarunning achievements by volunteering, pacing and crewing at ultramarathon races throughout the Western US.

  • Ask Ann: The Post-Race Blues

    Ann Trason 08/09/2018
    Ann Trason 08/09/2018

    You had so many great races and big wins in your career, and although I’ll never win an ultra, after a big race that goes well, I sometimes hit a …

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  • Ask Ann: How to Approach Winter Months

    Ann Trason 02/18/2016
    Ann Trason 02/18/2016

    At this time of year, how did you go about planning your races and schedule for the upcoming year? Also, how did you approach these winter months? I’m getting stir …

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  • Ask Ann: Training on a Busy Schedule

    Ann Trason 12/17/2015
    Ann Trason 12/17/2015

    I’m a nurse and work 12- to 14-hour night shifts. Depending on my schedule and how exhausted I feel from working nights, I’m able to train a lot some weeks, …

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  • Ask Ann: Key Lessons

    Ann Trason 10/01/2015
    Ann Trason 10/01/2015

    I have always loved being a student of the sport—reading, asking questions, trying new things and learning what worked for me. I have been fortunate to have had several coaches …

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  • Comrades: A Race to the Finish

    Ann Trason 06/30/2015
    Ann Trason 06/30/2015

    This article originally appeared in the September 1997 issue of UltraRunning Magazine I woke as the adopted theme music of the Comrades Marathon, from “Chariots of Fire, ” penetrated my …

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  • Ask Ann: From 10k to Your First Ultra

    Ann Trason 06/24/2015
    Ann Trason 06/24/2015

    I recently signed up for a local 10k race. It will be my first ever. Now I’m thinking about doing either a 50-mile, 100k or a 100-mile ultra. Most folks …

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  • Ask Ann: Ideal Race Weight?

    Ann Trason 04/08/2015
    Ann Trason 04/08/2015

    Don’t worry about weight, waistline, watching (others) or the web (browsing for the latest miracle diet). Focus on being the right weight, not just lightweight.

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  • Ask Ann: Guilty about using a pacer?

    Ann Trason 10/21/2014
    Ann Trason 10/21/2014

    Dear Ann, Some of my friends make me feel guilty about using a pacer. What do you think?  Paul Dear Paul, There’s no easy answer. They’ve been controversial since the …

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  • Ask Ann: Blisters

    Ann Trason 09/18/2014
    Ann Trason 09/18/2014

    It’s always tragic when a BIG run gets taken down by a LITTLE culprit! Such is the case with blisters. While blisters can feel like a mystery, there are four …

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  • Ask Ann: Other Little Things

    Ann Trason 08/06/2014
    Ann Trason 08/06/2014

    Of all the ‘other things’ than just running to train and prepare for & racing ultras, what single thing should one add to one’s regimen?

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  • Ask Ann: Prize Money in Ultrarunning

    Ann Trason 07/02/2014
    Ann Trason 07/02/2014

    Ann, With new “championship” races popping up and new race series on the scene, what are your thoughts about prize money in ultrarunning? Is it a good thing? Should it …

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  • Ask Ann: Heart Rate Homework, Part 2

    Ann Trason 05/01/2014
    Ann Trason 05/01/2014

    Last month I described some fun ways to get to know your new training partner, your heart rate monitor! The goal this month is to let your training partner explore …

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  • Ask Ann: Heart Rate Homework

    Ann Trason 04/02/2014
    Ann Trason 04/02/2014

    The key to getting the most out of using a heart rate monitor is understanding that your heart is unique. While there is a wide range of possibilities to use …

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  • Ask Ann: Beer as an anti-inflammatory?

    Ann Trason 03/19/2014
    Ann Trason 03/19/2014

    I need an expert opinion on this running/beer question. I’ve heard that beer acts as an anti-inflammatory. Have you ever had a “cold one” after a hard run? Do you …

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  • Ask Ann: Taper Crazies

    Ann Trason 02/19/2014
    Ann Trason 02/19/2014

    I’m suffering. Help. I think it’s an extreme case of something they call “taper crazies.” I know I should be tapering for a 100-mile, but I’m out there turning out …

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  • Ask Ann: Downhill Training

    Ann Trason 01/23/2014
    Ann Trason 01/23/2014

    Dear Ann, Now that WS100 lottery is done, and a few of us are in and needing to plan our training we realize that it entails quite a bit of …

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