How does a military wife stationed in Okinawa keep her spirits up? By trail running with other women! Jannine Myers writes about the special bond she and other military wives formed through the group Women on Okinawan Trails, and she spotlights Southern Japan as a running destination.
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An American River 50M Postscript (Con Siestas)
My American River 50M Race Report turned into a Recovery Report. The week after the race, I traveled to a far-off destination ideal for slowing down—and not feeling guilty about it: the Riviera Maya region south of Cancun. The experience reminded me of the value of vacation and recovery.
Running the Eastern Sierra Near Bishop and Mammoth
Yosemite National Park to the northwest and Mount Whitney to the south may be more famous, but the Eastern Sierra in between offers some of the Golden State’s most diverse and underrated trail running terrain. Read on for an overview of the region, a Q&A with ultra trail runner Jeff Kozak and trail recommendations.
Weekend-Getaway Travel and Running Tips From the Runner Who Ran the Most 100-Mile Ultras
This post comes from Monica Scholz, who traveled around North America to set a record of running the most 100-mile races in one year. She managed to travel, on average, every other weekend and complete these endurance events while holding down a demanding full-time job. Here’s her advice, which is targeted at ultrarunners but in […]
Another Weekend, Another 100-Mile Run: How Monica Scholz Ran Ultras Around North America to Break Her Own Record
Imagine running a 100-mile race. Now imagine doing it every two weeks, and sometimes on consecutive weekends. That’s what Monica Scholz, a full-time attorney from Canada, did in 2010. I profiled her to find out how and why she set a record of 25 100-mile races in a year. “Running was not the hardest part—it […]
Born to Run Barefoot: Christopher McDougall Talks About Writing the Book That Changed the Running Shoe Industry and Changed His Life
I interviewed Born to Run author Christopher McDougall, who’s touring the country and talking about the barefoot running debate in advance of his paperback release. He opened up about his running, the experience of writing his bestseller, and his belief that the running shoe industry hawks a lot of “junk” that causes injuries. Here’s our […]
Yoga for Runners by Caitlin Smith: How Yoga Helps A Top Ultrarunner Find Balance And Win
I was skeptical about whether it’s worth the time and effort to work yoga into my training routine. Then I took a six-week class with top Bay Area endurance runner Caitlin Smith, who’s back to winning races and training for the Olympic Marathon Trials after recovery from injury. In this interview and video, she demonstrates […]
Your Training Plan Fell Apart and You’re Not Ready to Race. What Should You Do?
The best-laid plans of runners oft go awry. The other day I studied the American River 50 Endurance Run website and had a minor freak-out because I felt woefully unprepared, under-trained, and uninformed about this race on April 9. Then I made a list of do’s and don’ts to get ready and banish the thought […]
Ultrarunner Lisa Smith-Batchen Talks About Her Amazing Journey Through America and Through Pain
In an extreme sport filled with athletes who keep redefining “extreme,” Lisa Smith-Batchen stands out as a superwoman whose accomplishments and setbacks chart a course as steep and painful as the ultras she won. She talks about running 50 miles in 50 states in 62 days, breaking her foot, and planning a comeback.
What’s Up With This Blog
Two months ago, I launched this site. The other day, I caught myself wondering what I’m doing and whether it’s worth my time. It seems like a good time to assess what The Runner’s Trip has accomplished, how I hope to develop the site in the coming weeks, and how I hope you will consider […]