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Sooner or later most ultrarunners hear the siren call of the 100-mile run. It seems to be the distance that defines ultrarunners. It sure is the distance that elevates us …
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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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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 …