Living near Telluride during July humbled and inspired me. Here are some memories from Hardrock, Kendall Mountain and more.
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10 Things I Learned From My First 24-Hour Timed Ultra
Could I go for 24 hours without stopping (except to change clothes, eat and go to the bathroom)? How would I do as an ultrarunner when the variables of terrain and elevation are taken away and it’s just about running?
Book Review and Podcast: Develop an Ultra Mindset with Help from Travis Macy
The Ultra Mindset by Travis Macy helps us transfer and apply the positive traits and feelings we gain while running to all aspects of life, to help in areas that really matter, like relationships, parenting and work.
Diablo Trails Challenge Report: A Half Marathon Can Be Twice As Fun
I decided, while racing a 13.5-miler on Mount Diablo, that I love the mix of hill climbing, fast descents and steady running on the rollers that a course like this offers. It’s a reminder that longer isn’t always better. Every distance presents its own challenges.
There’s No Such Thing as a Happy DNF
If you approach a hard ultra ambivalent and less than prepared as I did, thinking, “Whatever, I’ll wing it!” then you’re setting yourself up for a painful race and a high likelihood of quitting. And that’s not fun, no matter how good the hot shower and beer feel post-DNF.
6 Essential Elements for Running Your Best Half or Full Marathon
Training and race-day execution can make the difference between those who stiffly struggle and those who smoothly speed up toward the finish.
How to Do NZ’s Routeburn Track in One Day
If you want to experience one of New Zealand’s best Great Walks—or just see some beautiful photographs—follow this guide for planning and hiking the Routeburn. We did the 20-miler in one unforgettable day.
I Have a Grand Idea for Your Next Adventure
I’m eager to get the word out about ways I’m helping others—maybe YOU?—learn about, prepare for and reach the finish line of the next Grand to Grand Ultra.
The Best Year Yet?
2014 was a breakthrough year for me, so I indulged in a year-in-review to highlight a lot of the best moments. Happy Past Year, Happy New Year!
Run Smarter: Daniels’ Formula For Running Explained by the Master Coach Himself
The coach for Magdalena Boulet and other champion runners talks about his principles of training, the ingredients for success as a runner, and how to “do the least amount of work you can do to get the maximum benefit.”