The birth of Training for Ultra
I met Rob Steger before Training for Ultra was born. It was the day before we each raced one of the North Race Endurance Challenge Series...
NuGo gluten-free bars pack plenty of protein, variety of flavors
As someone with Celiac Disease who cannot have gluten, it can be a challenge to find quality food options. Adding to my diet puzzle is...
From Western States wait list to top 10 finish
(Photo by Martina Valmassoi) Corrine Malcolm remembers the unusual place where she fell in love with running. It was on a mountain ridge...
Ultima is a healthy hydration mix for endurance athletes
After being sidelined from running due to emergency surgery in late spring, I have been chomping at the bit to resume my workouts. While...
‘Barefoot’ Ted talks: running, philosophy and LUNA sandals
While he’s best known as his “Barefoot Ted” character, Ted McDonald is much more. Ultra runner, for sure. Entrepreneur, of course....
ATRA’s executive director mixes running passion, entrepreneurial spirit
(Photo credit / Michael Scott photography) Nancy Hobbs has pretty much been a runner since she could walk. As her mom, Peggy, tells it,...
Inspired by an ultra running legend
Eric Strand had been fascinated by long-distance running ever since Frank Shorter won the marathon gold medal in the 1972 Olympics. ...
A memoir of 200 miles — the good, the bad and the #@&%
The 200-mile ultra marathon has risen in popularity and curiosity in recent years. While only a select few runners — the craziest of the...
Gatorade Endurance unveils new options for hydration
Gatorade has long been associated with keeping athletes hydrated during competitions ranging from professional sports to endurance events...
From pro baseball to Western States
Baseball fans who saw Eric Byrnes play recognized his exuberance for the game — chasing after line drives in the outfield, sprinting...
