Over the past several years, innovations in hydration science have evolved at a somewhat steady rate; it seems like every summer there are advanced formulations, newly discovered ingredients, or enhanced …
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Traveling overseas as an “elite athlete” comes with romantic aire of catered this, escorted that. A plane ticket arrives in your email inbox with an itinerary you may have had …
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By Ben Holmes, RD “We have a burro on retainer.” I’ve never had a reason to say that, until now. For the second year in a row, Coco Tieghi and …
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This article originally ran in the March 2013 issue of UltraRunning Magazine By Dr. Marty Hoffman Running ultramarathons is generally safe and offers up plenty of physical and mental challenges, …
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The “Joe Schmoe” Guide on how to run UTMB. If you want to WIN, you’ll have to talk to Rory!
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The request of a new ultrarunner for a crew often falls on the innocently willing shoulders of friends or family who may have little experience in ultras. Sheryl offers some …
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Pennie McLaughlin tells a story about encountering a mountain lion on a trail not too long ago.
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Mike Polansky, President of the Greater Long Island Running Club on the recent announcement by Death Valley National Park banning all athletic events.
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I was registered for TNF 50 for the past two months, and planned on peaking somewhat for it. To maybe get on the podium? No, these legs have seen those …
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2014 is almost here. It’s the time of year to reflect back on the past one and look forward to next. And it’s time to do it quickly.
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by Nick Barraza This year’s Patagonian International Ultra-Marathon was nothing short of magical. Combining the natural elegance and wonder of Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia with eco-conservation initiatives in …
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by Roy Stevenson With the hot summer months looming up on us, it’s time to review the single most serious threat to a runner’s life – heat. It has a …
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by Shawn McDonald Running biomechanics involves the study of the motions and timing involved in the running stride. Research has been conducted in the past to detail joint flexions, muscle …
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by Shawn McDonald The human body has the ability to adapt to working and exercising in a hot environment given adequate exposure to heat as well as proper hydration. In …
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by Shawn McDonald If you’re running a five km race, you can get away without strengthening your core, because you’re finished before your form can fall apart. When you’re running …
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by Shawn McDonald Reaching your potential in each of the ultrarunning disciplines (road, track, trail) takes specific training, thoughtful planning and some imagination combined with trial and error. Many runners …
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By Shawn McDonald The mental abilities and skills a runner develops can have a big impact on their racing performance and even whether they finish a given race. In the …
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reviewed by Tom Adair I was beginning to lose my enthusiasm for running earlier this year: I fell and suffered an injury in Antarctica and my aggressive racing schedule was …
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Review by Don Allison Those with a knowledge and appreciation of ultrarunning history are most likely aware of Bernd Heinrich’s historic race in The Chicago AMJA 100 Km on October …
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reviewed by Hollis Lenderking John Vonhof is a veteran ultrarunner and the founding race director of the Ohlone Wilderness 50 Km Trail Run, now ten years strong and one of …
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reviewed by Peter Bakwin Extreme Running by Kym McConnell and Dave Horsley (Pavilion, 2007, $26.60 at Amazon) is probably the first coffee-table book specifically for ultrarunners. It is a beautiful …
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Reviewed by Jonathan Zeif I imagine that many of us enjoyed watching the marathon and even some of the track events at the just-concluded Olympic Games in Beijing. After all, …
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reviewed by Mike Palmer “But, but, but, I said. I’ve never run that far. I don’t know if I can do it. It’s up a mountain and back down. It’s …
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by Dave Hannaford, DPM We ask our feet to absorb two to three times body weight with each stride…Our feet are remarkable. They accept this demand and even walk around …
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by Marty Hoffman, MD and Tamara Hew-Butler, DPM, PhD As is often the case in life, a little information can be dangerous. Then, as we learn more, we begin to …
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One of the most common injuries surrounding the knee joint does not actually even involve the knee. It involves the insertion of the hamstring tendons where they attach to the …
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Jenn Shelton is sitting on her Super 8 Motel bed in Huntsville, Texas, wielding a cell phone. This is notable for at least two reasons. First, Jenn doesn’t own a …
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