BoR is a nonprofit organization that was designed to support military veterans by introducing them to the sport of trail running, and, by extension, to ultrarunning.
Let’s face it, the winter months in the northern hemisphere include a lot of dark hours. While not every ultramarathon or trail race requires runners to spend time running in darkness, plenty of them do.
It’s only November, but winter has already arrived in many parts of the world. Regardless of your location and feelings toward winter running, there are plenty of ways to manage the challenges that comes with the arrival of cold, snow and ice.
Despite the challenges of the day at Ironbull Ultra Trail in Wausau, Wisconsin, the final finisher, Justin Gaiche, discovered that overcoming fear was the biggest hurdle in his journey.
Drop bags are a perk that can and should be taken advantage of for a greater chance of success on race day. Try to mitigate problems by preparing yourself with gear, clothing, nutrition and other useful items that will make the day more enjoyable and increase your chance of reaching the finish line.
Even for the most solitary personality, group runs can add a fun, social and challenging element. Here are some ideas to help make group runs more appealing and approachable for every runner.