Gear Review: Nathan VaporKrar 2.0 4L
n early 2020, I picked up the Nathan VaporKrar 2.0 4L vest to test out for shorter runs and longer supported efforts. Named after and co-designed by Rob Krar, one…
Kickstart your Heart: Interval Training for Improved Endurance Performance
hen developing a training plan for ultramarathons, beginners often scoff at the idea of doing interval training--relegating its usefulness to the likes of Olympic sprinters and triathletes. This is a…
Welcome, Crash Bandipooch!
Meet my dog. His name is Crash. If you've been to my site, you know I like to run. A lot. It is kind of a problem. But luckily it…
Long Term Gear Review: Topo Ultraventure
ver since discovering Topo Athletics during my 2018 Appalachian Trail thru-hike, I've been a big fan. I find them to have a better fit and increased durability over competitors such…
26 Gifts for the Endurance Athlete in Your Life
amily and friends know I love to run, sometimes putting in 100 mile training weeks while training for big events or FKTs. Each year, I receive lots of running-focused gifts…
Born to Run – Bean Sprouts Book Club – December
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…
How and Why Runners Use Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
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…
Pace, RPE and Heart Rate: Measuring Running Workout Intensity
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…
Strategies and Gear for Performing in the Heat
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…
John Muir Trail Thru-Hike Gear List & Review
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…