Category: Ultra Running
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MIDSTATE MASSIVE ULTRA TRAIL: 100 MILES, 4 STATES, 1 BUCKLE
Running 100 miles is a feat most people can hardly imagine. For ultramarathoners, it’s the ultimate challenge of endurance, grit, and mental toughness. This year, I set out to conquer my first 100-mile race: the Midstate Massive Ultramarathon. Spanning the scenic trails of New England, this race offers over 13,000 feet of elevation gain, challenging…
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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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A New Ultra Running Event In Rhode Island 2022: The Rhode Island Trail Classic!
This was the first year for the Rhode Island Trail Classic. It was held at Burlingame State Park on Saturday, October 22, 2022, in Charlestown, Rhode Island. This was a unique race because it allowed runners from almost any skill level to compete. To get a finishers medal, a runner only needed to run a…
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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). …
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Running Nutrition: 5 Best Foods to Eat During Long Runs
I like to go on long runs and compete in Ultra racing events, and to be successful, I need to have my nutrition dialed in. I’ve experimented with fasting runs, but it only gets me 16 – 20 miles until my body needs food. Here I came up with a list of my favorite foods…
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Fasted Running: Is it for me?
Why fast and run? Don’t we need food for energy? Fasting is ludicrous! These are valid reasons, and this is not for everyone. As a self-experimenter, I decided to try this, and it worked very well. I lost 30 lbs, four waist sizes, and can run for long periods. How do these drastic changes occur?…