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Read more about the article Common Foods for Marathons, Ultramarathons and FKTs

Common Foods for Marathons, Ultramarathons and FKTs

  • Post author:Joe McConaughy
  • Post published:September 6, 2021
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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…

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Read more about the article Nutrition Strategy for an Ultramarathon or Multi-day Race

Nutrition Strategy for an Ultramarathon or Multi-day Race

  • Post author:Joe McConaughy
  • Post published:August 27, 2021
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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 …

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Read more about the article Fueling and Nutrition for Marathons, Ultras, and FKTs

Fueling and Nutrition for Marathons, Ultras, and FKTs

  • Post author:Joe McConaughy
  • Post published:August 20, 2021
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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…

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Read more about the article Dark Divide 50k Race Report

Dark Divide 50k Race Report

  • Post author:Joe McConaughy
  • Post published:August 15, 2021
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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…

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Read more about the article Long Trail Supported FKT Report – Ben Feinson

Long Trail Supported FKT Report – Ben Feinson

  • Post author:Joe McConaughy
  • Post published:July 16, 2021
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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…

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Read more about the article AZT FKT Sleep and Recovery Strategy

AZT FKT Sleep and Recovery Strategy

  • Post author:Joe McConaughy
  • Post published:July 13, 2021
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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…

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Read more about the article The Runner’s Mindset – Comparison

The Runner’s Mindset – Comparison

  • Post author:Evren Gunduz
  • Post published:July 1, 2021
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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…

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Read more about the article Director Q&A: ‘Losing Light’ Documentary | Long Trail FKT
A blustery afternoon at the top of Mt. Mansfield

Director Q&A: ‘Losing Light’ Documentary | Long Trail FKT

  • Post author:Joe McConaughy
  • Post published:May 17, 2021
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'Losing Light | Long Trail FKT' is a documentary produced by Pilot Field about my self-supported Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Long Trail. The Long Trail is a 272-mile…

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Read more about the article 800 Miles Arizona Trail FKT Recap

800 Miles Arizona Trail FKT Recap

  • Post author:Joe McConaughy
  • Post published:April 11, 2021
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ow. This was an FKT attempt unlike anything I've done before.  I was excited to take on my first supported multi-day FKT for the first time since the PCT in…

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Read more about the article Arizona Trail FKT Announcement

Arizona Trail FKT Announcement

  • Post author:Joe McConaughy
  • Post published:March 17, 2021
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Arizona Trail FKT Read my race report here Time to get back after it. Excited to be hitting one of the most diverse scenic long trails in the United States.…

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