The Runners Mindset – Squash Your BUGs & Run for your Mission
Whatever you want to achieve with your future is accomplished by your actions of today. UGs. They are everywhere. They are a part of everyday life and every runner has…
Gear Review: Columbia Escape Ascent
'll be the first to admit that once I find a shoe I like, it's hard to get me to change. That being said, I'm not opposed to trying new…
Reflections on thru-hiking vs. backpacking in the Sierras
n 2020 I thru hiked the John Muir Trail in 14 days. In 2021 spent 10 days guiding backpacking groups in Yosemite National Park. I experienced the classic thru hiker…
Common Foods for Marathons, Ultramarathons and FKTs
This is the 3rd of a 4 part series on nutrition for endurance athletes. Subscribe to get updates when we drop future articles: Fueling and Nutrition for Marathons, Ultras and…
Nutrition Strategy for an Ultramarathon or Multi-day Race
This is the first of a 4 part series on nutrition for endurance athletes. Subscribe for updates as we drop other articles: Fueling and Nutrition for Marathons, Ultras and FKTs …
Fueling and Nutrition for Marathons, Ultras, and FKTs
This is the first of a 4 part series on nutrition for endurance athletes. Subscribe for updates as we drop other articles: Fueling and Nutrition for Marathons, Ultras and FKTs…
Dark Divide 50k Race Report
he Dark Divide is a race in central western Washington near Mt. Rainier featuring a 100 mile, 50 kilometer and a 17 mile course. This year, 2021, was the first…
Long Trail Supported FKT Report – Ben Feinson
he Long Trail is a 272 mile trail stretching from the northern to the southern end of Vermont over the Green Mountains. The trail boasts some of the most gnarly…
AZT FKT Sleep and Recovery Strategy
he Arizona Trail is an 800 mile trail of desert and mountain. Of America's long trails, it offers extremes and countless beautiful vistas. The trail is very loved by the…
The Runner’s Mindset – Comparison
heodore Roosevelt said, "comparison is the thief of joy." I've been robbed by comparison more times in my life than I'd like to admit. Raise your hand if you were like…