Tag: 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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How To Go From Couch To Ultra Running
Tired of being a spectator? Here’s how to go from a couch potato to ultra running in no time.
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How to Run An Ultra Marathon EASILY!
To run Ultra Marathons easily, training with loads of mileage or time on feet is first and foremost. Also, include hills, sprints, and weights in your training.
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PROS and CONS of Running Gels VS Real Food
Pros and Cons of Running Gels: There seems to be an obsession with running gels in the running world. If you’ve ever gone to a race, you would see runners with these gels strapped to them, mostly around their waste. The market is flooded with them—brands include GU, Clif Shot, Honey Stinger, and much more.…
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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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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…