Fueling a Thru-Hike without the Oreos
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Top 12 Running Hills of (Greater) Boston
The Best Running Hills in the Best Running City - Boston Boston is running city. We complain about the nor'easter that hits every April, we yell is disbelief if the…