ultramarathons
Barefoot Runners Society Update and West Coast Tour
Here’s an update on the state of the Barefoot Runners Society. The team that has been managing the site and organization are in the process of setting up the new site. There are two significant hurdles:
The old hosting software (Drupal) sucked, which was a frequent complaint. Unfortunately it is difficult to move anything from Drupal (further demonstrating its suckiness quotient). It was important to everyone to preserve all member forum and blog posts. I was originally in favor Read More...
Wannabe Elite Road Runners are Nauseating
You know the type. You find them at the local 5ks and marathons lined up at the front of the pack wearing a brand new foot coffins and a singlet advertising a company they wish would sponsor them. They scoff at the idea of people running for enjoyment and believe you have no business being out there if you’re not going to place in the top ten.
They post all their race PR’s in the signature lines Read More...
A Sampling of Our Ultramarathon Crosstraining
Here’s a video of the type of training Shelly and I do. A I’ve mentioned before, most of our workouts are inspired by Crossfit and Kemme Fitness.
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Don’t Let People Convince You You’re Not Good Enough
[Edit- this post was based on the idea that our society routinely limits our potential by setting up roadblocks. Sometimes those roadblocks are institutional in nature. Sometimes the roadblocks come from other people. I use a comment on another post by Rob Youngren as an example of the latter, but it wasn't meant to seriously diminish my 'ultramarathon book' idea. I unfairly characterize Rob's comment for the purposes of making a point as I'm using it as a Read More...
Across the Years 72 Hour Footrace Race Report: Junk Food, Alcohol, Sex, and a Wooden Ball
Across the Years is a timed loop ultramarathon held annually in the Phoenix, Arizona area. The race spans the end of one year to the beginning of the next… hence the name. There are three options- a 24 hour, 48 hour, and 72 hour. When Shelly and I were planning our schedule, this event fit nicely. It would place us in Phoenix for the new year and would give me an opportunity to put up quite a few Read More...
The Impossible Terrain: An Analysis Of What Cannot Be Conquered Barefoot
Back in the day, I used to believe any surface could be run barefoot if you had adequate training. The premise was backed by a simple philosophy. Good running form would negate every potential problem a runner could encounter.
I fell into a classic trap- I took my experiences on roads, sidewalks, and minimally-technical trails and generalized those experiences to everything. I’m going out on a limb, but those that believe it’s possible to run barefoot anywhere Read More...
How to Convince People to Sign Up for Ultramarathons
I’ll admit it- I have a problem. I love convincing people to sign up for ultramarathons. If they already run ultras, I ‘ll try to convince them to sign up for longer ultras.
Why?
I think most people seriously underestimate their own capabilities… not only as runners but in life in general. Completing a crazy-long race usually convinces people they can face any life challenge. Most of us possess the inner-strength to push beyond any and Read More...
Blogs Worth Reading: Donald Buraglio Contemplates Running Tahoe Rim 100 Miler in Soft-Star Moccasins
I get no greater joy that seeing others pushing the envelope in minimalist footwear. Donald Buraglio, writer of the Running and Rambling blog and co-author of ‘The Running Life‘ (which I reviewed here) is contemplating running the Tahoe Rim Trail 100 miler in Soft Star moccasins. These shoes are nearly perfect minimalist shoes. He describes his decision-making process on his blog.
To the best of my knowledge, there still aren’t too many of Read More...
