020 was an unprecedented year in many ways. As it pertained to sports, athletes everywhere suddenly had their entire calendar ripped away as one event after another was canceled in…
This article is written to help students in Andrew Skurka's Online Planning Course get physically prepared for a backpacking trip. However, the elements in this article apply to more than just…
ast, Light and Free. This is the name of a book by thru-hiker Matt Kirk, a thru-hiker and previous Fastest Known Time (FKT) record holder on the Appalachian Trail from…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…