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With a full year of race cancellations, COVID infections, restrictions and lockdowns moving ever so slowly into the rearview mirror, it’s hard to reflect on the past and not see a future full of opportunities. The declining infection rate in most par

In Matt Fitzgerald’s new book, The Comeback Quotient, he delves into the psychological side of sports performance. He articulates multiple core concepts needed for success in both training and racing, and I spend much of my time as a coach explaining

As you begin to wade into the unknown waters of the ultrarunning world, you may wonder how this new activity will change your current lifestyle. Will it affect your family life? Your relationships? Your food budget? If you haven’t stopped to wonder,

From a young age, I’ve worried about the fate of humanity and planet Earth. Often, I feel hopeless and inconsequential as a mere individual, unable to help save our home planet without the collective action of government officials. Psychologists are

UltraRunning Magazine’s shoe reviews are coordinated in conjunction with The Treadmill running store in Carmel, CA. Multiple testers wear each shoe for 100 to 200 miles in wet, dry, flat, steep, smooth and rocky conditions before feedback is submitte

4, 4 So, what does that little symbol mean? The first number is the elevation profile, the second is the quality of the surface. Both are on a 1 – 5 scale, with 5 being the most difficult. 1 Flat or nearly flat2 Rolling; total climb up to 50' per mil

There was a period of time, several years ago, when Weird Al Yankovic would join me on most of my easy runs. Okay – not literally – but his characteristic long curly hair, porn star mustache and Coke bottle glasses were there as his lyrics got stuck

This here’s a jam for ultra fellas Tryin’ to do what those coaches tell us Feelin’ run down cuz ya over-zealous When you’re overtrained no one is jealous Okay roadie, post-race party Quads are like bricks but hamstrings tawny The winner walks by, wis