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With snow-covered trails across much of the country, winter provides the perfect chance to explore different exercise modalities. As spring approaches and race season nears, it’s time to transition from general fitness to race-specific training.
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Over the last four years, we have seen a noticeable increase of fast times in elite ultrarunning. What’s behind these improvements? Are there key factors that could help all runners run faster and longer, or finish races that were previously out of their grasp?
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Experience, athleticism, age, fitness and a host of other factors play a role in how well runners can execute the various demands of running downhill fast. If you’re looking to improve your ability to run downhill, here are some strategies for enhancing your skillset.
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A pair of strategically deployed collapsible carbon fiber poles might just save your next “A” goal and place you in a pole position you never dreamed of.
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There are a lot of different reasons why a well-rounded strength program in the gym is important for an ultrarunner. Gone are the days when runners stayed away from the gym for fear of “bulking up.” Here is why lifting, and heavy lifting, are a definite “yes” in my book for ultrarunners.
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As athletes gear up and recalibrate their training during the fall and winter months, it’s a good time to use physiological testing as a window into your strengths and weaknesses to help make training decisions.
