Category: Training
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The Most Brutal Winter Trail Challenge In RI & CT!
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The Border Patrol Challenge is a winter trail race that takes place along the Rhode Island and Connecticut border. Participants […]
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The Ultra Running “Pain Cave”
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In ultra running, the “pain cave” is a mindset that runners get into when they pass a physical threshold. When a runner gets so uncomfortable with pain but can’t quit, they enter the pain cave. The pain cave is where a runner gets comfortable with being uncomfortable.
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80/20 Rule: Application in Ultra Marathon Training
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Studies found that the 80/20 rule is beneficial to endurance athletes. Following this training method reduces burnout and muscle fatigue. The 80/20 rule increases endurance and strength. The 80/20 rule can be successfully applied to short and long-distance runners.
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Why is Grit Important to Runners?
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What is Grit? Grit is the mental strength that kicks in when everything else fails. Grit is a personality trait […]
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How To Maintain Running In The Off-Season?
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Maintaining running performance during off-season. What to do during the running off-season.
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Why do Runners Get Rhabdomyolysis?
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We, as runners, push our body to the max, and sometimes our body pushes back! What is Rhabdomyolysis? Rhabdomyolysis, or […]
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7 Easy Ways to Increase Stamina for Beginner Runners
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What is Running Stamina? Running stamina is a runner’s ability to sustain the prolonged physical and mental effort. Yes, mental […]
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Improving Marathon Time: 3 Lessons I Learned
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I just ran the Newport Marathon on the 9th of October of 2022, and my time was 3:36. Five months […]
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How to Improve Running Using Rate of Perceived Exertion
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The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is how we feel during physical activity such as running. We feel RPE in […]