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Mountain Runner Kenzie Barlow on Why She Lifts Weights, the Magic of the Process, and More

Posted March 30, 2023
BY Christine

We spend far more time training than we ever will racing. By learning to love the process of improvement in all of its forms, you’ll come to enjoy the journey of training just as much as the outcome.

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5 Tips for Your Debut Ultramarathon (with the hosts of Becoming Ultra’s My First Ultra)

Posted October 14, 2021
BY Anya Mullen

Completing an ultra gives you bragging rights in all running circles. But training for one is a real challenge. It takes time, many hours on your feet, and, most importantly, the right mindset to pursue this lofty goal.

Years …

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Ultra Legend Krissy Moehl: Getting Hooked on Mountainous Ultras, Evolving Her Training, and Tips For You

Posted July 22, 2021
BY Anya Mullen

There’s no doubt that the sport of ultra running is hitting its stride. More people are interested, intrigued, and involved than ever before. The bounds of what’s possible continue to be pushed.

Our fascination with ultra running has been …

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How Ultra Endurance Athlete Damian Hall Runs 250+ Miles (and you can, too!)

Posted July 8, 2021
BY Anya Mullen

Curiosity about your running ability is one of the biggest drivers of success. Ask yourself: how fast can I run that distance? Can I beat my record? How long can I go? Can I run even further?

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Ultrarunner Clare Gallagher on Racing 100 Miles, Low-Mileage Training, and Her Meteoric Career

Posted June 24, 2021
BY Anya Mullen

We likely don’t need a reminder of how great running is for our physical and mental wellbeing. Running for a cause – something bigger than ourselves – elevates our participation in the sport even more.

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Professor Shawn Bearden on the Science of Ultramarathons

Posted September 17, 2020
BY Anya Mullen

Do ultramarathons seem to be reserved for ultra athletes? If you’ve ever wondered, dabbled in, or been curious about ultras – you’ll be inspired by episode 157 of the Strength Running Podcast.

Let’s break down ultramarathon basics first: an …

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Ultrarunner Clare Gallagher On Mileage, Diet, and How We Can Make a Difference

Posted March 9, 2020
BY Anya Mullen

Clare Gallagher rocked the ultra running world by winning the 2016 Leadville 100 in her first attempt at the distance. And now she’s giving her best advice to us!

Photo by Brendan Davis

She recently sat down to discuss …

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How Anna Mae Flynn Trains for Trail Ultramarathons

Posted October 30, 2019
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Ultramarathons are quickly becoming this generation’s marathon: everyone seems to be doing an ultra-distance race!

Anna Mae Flynn running in the Grand Canyon. PC Joshua Stevens

The sport of ultra running is exploding right now. Consider that the number …

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How Tyler Andrews is Chasing the 50K World Record

Posted April 9, 2018
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Stretch goals – those that are on the border of possible and impossible – are the most exciting type of goal to set.

Tyler Andrews; photo by by Melanie Ng

They’re often so challenging, difficult, and outlandish that they …

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Joel Runyon on Overcoming Insane Challenges

Posted August 7, 2017
BY Jason Fitzgerald

Runners have a clear super-power: we persevere when the tough gets tougher. We revel in adversity.

Maybe you’re a totally new runner… but you sign up for that 5k anyway.

Or you’re a multi-year veteran of the sport… …

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