Before my Superior 50k recap, I’d like to discuss the evolution of my hydration and nutrition strategy. I feel that this aspect of trail running is nearly as important as the training itself, and I have gone through quite a learning curve over the last year....
Body is feeling pretty consistent overall – not bad but not super great either. I tried to max out the elevation change this week as much as possible. 12/30/2013 Monday: 4.5mi on the Camp Ryan Trail (CRT). 12/31/2013 Tuesday: 6mi on the CRT. 1/1/2014 Wednesday:...
Feeling a bit low-energy coming off this week. I think I can attribute most of that feeling to over-indulgence of holiday goodies. Also hit a lot more climbing this week compared to last. We did get a nice break from the frigid temps! 12/24/2013 Tuesday: 4.5mi on the...
Not much vertical this week for the amount of mileage. I’m considering getting a membership at the local gym so I can practice extended uphill runs on the dreadmill. 12/16/2013 Monday: 5mi Out and Back towards New London. 12/17/2013 Tuesday:3mi on the CRT....
Earlier this week, I posted this picture on my FB page after a -30F windchill 5 mile run: This elicited a response from one of my poker buddies, “How is treadmill not the obv play here??” I responded tongue-in-cheek: “boring / no risk of losing body...
