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John Muir Trail Thru-Hike Gear List & Review

Post author:Joe McConaughy
Post published:September 16, 2020
Post category:Backpacking Blog
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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…

Fueling a Thru-Hike without the Oreos

Post author:Joe McConaughy
Post published:September 8, 2020
Post category:Blog
Post comments:5 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,…

12 Ways to Improve Your Next Backpacking Trip

Post author:Brandon Chase
Post published:September 5, 2020
Post category:Blog
Post comments:3 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.…

What is Fastpacking?

Post author:Brandon Chase
Post published:August 7, 2020
Post category:Blog
Post comments:2 Comments

This article is co-written by ultrarunners Brandon Chase and Joe McConaughy on the broad topic of fastpacking, the symmetry of backpacking and running. imply put, fastpacking is the merger between…

Long Trail Food & Sleep Strategy

Post author:Joe McConaughy
Post published:July 30, 2020
Post category:Backpacking Blog
Post comments:2 Comments

This is the final of 5 blog articles on the Long Trail in addition posts on Instagram and Strava. See links below. Long Trail Announcement – Part ILong Trail FKT Recap – Part IILong…

Why We Run

Post author:Brandon Chase
Post published:July 21, 2020
Post category:Blog Ultrarunners Guide
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This article is co-written by ultrarunners Brandon Chase and his coach, Joe McConaughy, on the importance of self-identify for any endurance runner. Training for a marathon, ultramarathon or fast packing…

Long Trail Gear List and Review

Post author:Joe McConaughy
Post published:July 17, 2020
Post category:Blog
Post comments:9 Comments

This is one of 4 blog articles on the Long Trail in addition posts on Instagram and Strava that I'm currently writing. See links below. Long Trail Announcement - Part…

Long Trail FKT Recap

Post author:Joe McConaughy
Post published:July 3, 2020
Post category:Blog
Post comments:3 Comments

This is one of 4 blog articles on the Long Trail in addition posts on Instagram and Strava that I'm currently writing. See links below. Long Trail Announcement - Part…

Long Trail FKT Announcement

Post author:Joe McConaughy
Post published:June 9, 2020
Post category:Blog
Post comments:11 Comments

This is one of 5 blog articles on the Long Trail in addition posts on Instagram and Strava that I'm currently writing. See links below. Long Trail Announcement - Part…

Why I won’t stop running due to COVID

Post author:Joe McConaughy
Post published:May 13, 2020
Post category:Blog
Post comments:13 Comments

My name is Joe McConaughy, and I am semi-professional ultra runner and coach located in Boston. I'm writing this for all of us, particularly runners, who are coping with stay…