Javelina Jundred 2021 Race Report
Javelina Jundred is a fast, flat 100 mile race in the heart of the Arizona desert. The race has a rich history, 2021 being its 19th year running. The course…
Javelina 100 Pre-Race Plan – Am I an idiot for writing about my strategy?
Someone asked me to write about my top secret race strategy for a premier ultramarathon, so here I am. Am I an idiot for writing this? Most definitely. Is this…
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…