Category: Training
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The Most Brutal Winter Trail Challenge In RI & CT!
The Border Patrol Challenge is a winter trail race that takes place along the Rhode Island and Connecticut border. Participants must complete 15 trails between the first and last day of winter. The winner of the challenge is determined by their top scores, which are based on the difficulty and length of each trail. Competitors…
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The Ultra Running “Pain Cave”
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
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?
What is Grit? Grit is the mental strength that kicks in when everything else fails. Grit is a personality trait based on perseverance and resilience. In running, when everything goes wrong in a race—nausea, vomiting, pain, blisters, etc.— but the individual still pushes themselves to finish, this is Grit. Why is Grit an Important Trait? …
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How To Maintain Running In The Off-Season?
Maintaining running performance during off-season. What to do during the running off-season.
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Why do Runners Get Rhabdomyolysis?
We, as runners, push our body to the max, and sometimes our body pushes back! What is Rhabdomyolysis? Rhabdomyolysis, or Rhabdo for short, is when muscle tissue starts to break down by releasing proteins and electrolytes into the bloodstream. This can permanently damage the kidneys and the heart and sometimes cause death. What Causes Rhabdomyolysis?…
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7 Easy Ways to Increase Stamina for Beginner Runners
What is Running Stamina? Running stamina is a runner’s ability to sustain the prolonged physical and mental effort. Yes, mental effort is a big one! Runs can be long and tedious. Proper Running Shoes A beginner runner needs to have the right running shoes. Having the right running shoes are essential because the wrong shoes…
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Improving Marathon Time: 3 Lessons I Learned
I just ran the Newport Marathon on the 9th of October of 2022, and my time was 3:36. Five months ago in May, I ran the Providence Marathon, and my time there was 4:11. So, what did I do differently? I ran long distances for three years before entering my first Marathon. I would only…
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How to Improve Running Using Rate of Perceived Exertion
The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is how we feel during physical activity such as running. We feel RPE in the form of increased breathing/heart rate, sweating, and muscle fatigue. RPE is based on the Borg Rating Scale 6 to 20, where 6 is no perceived exertion, and 20 is all-out total exertion (Borg, 1998). …