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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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Read more about the article 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
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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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Read more about the article 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
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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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Read more about the article 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
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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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Read more about the article 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:3 Comments

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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Read more about the article 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: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,…

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Read more about the article 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:6 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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Read more about the article What is Fastpacking?

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…

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Read more about the article Long Trail Food & Sleep Strategy

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…

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Read more about the article Why We Run

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…

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