Running - CareFree Running

The Oura Ring offers valuable health insights, particularly in sleep tracking and readiness scores, but comes with notable downsides like short battery life and difficulty removing it. While it can enhance health tracking, its quirks may deter those prioritizing ease of use. Whether it’s worth it depends on individual commitment to health tracking.

Running

From Groton to Quincy: Experience the RAGNAR Road New England Relay: A 200-Mile Team Challenge

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Igor V.

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July 8, 2024

In March 2024, out of the blue, a friend called and invited me to join the RAGNAR Road New England […]

Running

How To Go From Couch To Ultra Running

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Igor V.

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January 20, 2023

Tired of being a spectator? Here’s how to go from a couch potato to ultra running in no time.

Running

How To Meditate While Running

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Igor V.

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January 19, 2023

Meditating while running is an amazing way to tap into both physical and mental strength as you move through space—and it doesn’t have to be complicated! All it takes is a little bit of awareness.

Training, Ultra Running

The Ultra Running “Pain Cave”

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Igor V.

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November 17, 2022

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.

Training, Ultra Running

80/20 Rule: Application in Ultra Marathon Training

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Igor V.

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November 13, 2022

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.

Race, Race Review, Runnig Race

Rhode Island Race Review: Newport Marathon 2022

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Igor V.

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November 8, 2022

The Rhode Island Newport Marathon is a very scenic marathon to race in. If you’re unfamiliar with Rhode Island, I recommend running this race. You will see Rhode Island’s historic Newport mansions, such as the Breakers Mansion. Most of the race has views of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean.