Fighting the Yeti and losing
Editor's note: This summer I wrote about Jason Atnip and his quest to run his first 100-miler. Earlier this week, he finished 78 miles...
Pacsafe combines secure luggage with conservation mindset
When I went to Outdoor Retailer this past summer I was blown away by the sheer number of vendors promoting nutrition products, sports...
5 quick and easy ways to use PlantFusion for recovery
Over the summer, I have revved up my training for my first 100-miler this November. As I have loaded up the miles, my body has needed...
The rewards of running and pacing
I first met Wan Ho Kou three years ago when he paced the Alpine Classic Half Marathon. Up until that time, I had not used pacers during...
What makes a running journey successful
As a running coach, my athletes have achieved quests to qualify for the Boston Marathon, run their first full marathon and various other...
The importance of yoga for runners
When I was self-coached, I focused on running. After all to get better as a runner, one has to, well, run. Right? I didn’t fully...
DNS — Do Nothing Stupid
Right now I should be running my first timed race, the 8-Hour Dream Endurance Race and Relay in Indianapolis. But after going back and...
Ultra training from the mind of Coach Koop
Jason Koop has coached ultra runners long before the niche sport grabbed the foothold it currently has. In those days, gear options were...
The best watch for endurance athletes
When it comes to watches for ultra runners, is there any more desired feature than a long battery life? Sure, accurate data is a must —...
Ian Sharman's recipe for consistency
(Ian Sharman with his Western States buckles, as of the 2018 race. Photo credit: Amy Sharman) To put Ian Sharman’s nine consecutive top...
