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Pam Smith

Pam Smith

Pam Smith ran her first trail race in 1992 and started ultra-distance races in 2002, with more than 70 finishes. She was the 2013 Western States champion and holds the Angeles Crest course record. She has been on a total of seven national teams for both the 100km and 24-hour events. Pam is running her seventh Western States 100 in 2018 under the Active Joe sponsorship. She lives in Salem with her husband and two children and she works as a pathologist. More of Pam’s writing can be found on her blog, “The Turtle Path.”

  • Ultrarunning on a Budget

    Pam Smith 01/02/2020
    Pam Smith 01/02/2020

    How can you keep your budget from bonking but still get out and enjoy long distances? Here are some ideas for ultrarunning on a budget.

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  • How Not to Pack a Drop Bag

    Pam Smith 07/03/2019
    Pam Smith 07/03/2019

    It seems to me that ultrarunners pack all of their insecurities into a drop bag. Running really long distances through rugged terrain at all hours of the day can be …

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  • Back-to-Back Long Training Runs: Friend or Foe?

    Pam Smith 09/12/2018
    Pam Smith 09/12/2018

    Gearing up for a longer ultra, such as a 100k or a 100-miler requires a dedicated training plan with particular focus on getting more miles and more time on feet. …

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  • Will Glycogen-depleted Runs Improve Your Performance?

    Pam Smith 04/26/2018
    Pam Smith 04/26/2018

    If you spend any amount of time talking about ultrarunning nutrition, you are almost certain to hear the term “fat adapted.” The general idea is that a “fat adapted” athlete …

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