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Welcome, Crash Bandipooch!

Welcome, Crash Bandipooch!

  • Post author:Joe McConaughy
  • Post published:December 9, 2020
  • Post category:Blog
  • Post comments:1 Comment

Meet my dog. His name is Crash. If you've been to my site, you know I like to run. A lot. It is kind of a problem. But luckily it…

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Long Term Gear Review: Topo Ultraventure

Long Term Gear Review: Topo Ultraventure

  • Post author:Brandon Chase
  • Post published:December 3, 2020
  • Post category:Blog
  • Post comments:6 Comments

ver since discovering Topo Athletics during my 2018 Appalachian Trail thru-hike, I've been a big fan. I find them to have a better fit and increased durability over competitors such…

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26 Gifts for the Endurance Athlete in Your Life

26 Gifts for the Endurance Athlete in Your Life

  • Post author:Joe McConaughy
  • Post published:November 25, 2020
  • Post category:Blog
  • Post comments:2 Comments

amily and friends know I love to run, sometimes putting in 100 mile training weeks while training for big events or FKTs. Each year, I receive lots of running-focused gifts…

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Born to Run – Bean Sprouts Book Club – December

  • Post author:Joe McConaughy
  • Post published:November 18, 2020
  • Post category:Book Club
  • Post comments:3 Comments

Bean Sprouts Book Club The Bean Sprouts book club is by the people, for the people. We are a collective of outdoor minded, adventure ready runners. Every two months, we…

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How and Why Runners Use Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)

How and Why Runners Use Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)

  • Post author:Brandon Chase
  • Post published:November 17, 2020
  • Post category:Blog
  • Post comments:0 Comments

easuring workout intensity for running, and particularly trailrunning or fastpacking, can be difficult and subjective. Unlike other sports where the environment, terrain, or equipment is relatively consistent there are more…

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Pace, RPE and Heart Rate: Measuring Running Workout Intensity

Pace, RPE and Heart Rate: Measuring Running Workout Intensity

  • Post author:Joe McConaughy
  • Post published:November 11, 2020
  • Post category:Blog
  • Post comments:0 Comments

hanks to modern technologies, runners have many ways to track and measure workouts - the problem is analyzing and using the right data points. Accurate chest heart rate monitors are…

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Strategies and Gear for Performing in the Heat

Strategies and Gear for Performing in the Heat

  • Post author:Brandon Chase
  • Post published:September 24, 2020
  • Post category:Blog
  • Post comments:0 Comments

nyone who has gone out for a run in the midday heat of summer understands all too well that temperature and humidity can play a large role in performance. When…

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John Muir Trail Thru-Hike Gear List & Review

John Muir Trail Thru-Hike Gear List & Review

  • Post author:Joe McConaughy
  • Post published:September 16, 2020
  • Post category:Backpacking/Blog
  • Post comments:1 Comment

atie and I thru hiked the John Muir Trail/Nüümü Poyo in August 2020. Usually, my style is ultra minimalist in hopes of setting a speed record, like hiking the 272-mile…

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Fueling a Thru-Hike without the Oreos

Fueling a Thru-Hike without the Oreos

  • Post author:Joe McConaughy
  • Post published:September 8, 2020
  • Post category:Blog
  • Post comments:4 Comments

Joe's note: This post was authored by Katie, my adventuring partner-in-crime, crew chief and wife. She loves spending as much time outside as possible whether it is hiking, camping, running,…

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12 Ways to Improve Your Next Backpacking Trip

12 Ways to Improve Your Next Backpacking Trip

  • Post author:Brandon Chase
  • Post published:September 5, 2020
  • Post category:Blog
  • Post comments:2 Comments

ith the hiking season in full swing despite a worldwide pandemic, more people than ever are taking advantage of the great outdoors and natural resources available in their back yards.…

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