Yesterday I went for a run, and I have to say, I was nervous. Not because I thought I couldn’t do it but because I don’t know if I know what it means to be a runner anymore. Due to life topped with a shitload of anxiety and whole bunch Read more…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve struggled with body image. I’ve always had a hard time not comparing my body to other women, or judging myself based on my perception of how I look. when I was 15, I started running with my mom and sister and it Read more…
Let’s face it, running is not a cheap sport. There’s the old saying you’ll hear, something like “all you need is a pair of running shoes” but we all know that is far from the truth. First off, who has just one pair of running shoes?! Let’s be real… Beyond Read more…
“Time on feet,” or TOF is a commonly accepted practice utilized in training for ultras. This phrase refers to runs where the pace or mileage isn’t the focus, rather just racking up a large chunk of forward locomotion at whatever pace feels sustainable. While long periods of time being on Read more…
My childhood home was full of books. Although we spent most of our time outside, on our family farm, in the woods and in the mountains, for as long as I can remember my dad would read aloud to us at night. This practice instilled a deep love for reading Read more…
FOOTSHAPE™ TOE BOX – EMBRACE THE SPACE Traditional running shoes feature pointy toe boxes that squeeze the toes out of theirnatural position –increasing risk of bunions, hammertoes and plantar fasciitis. Altra’sFootShape™ toe box allows the toes to relax and spread out naturally and the big toe toremain in a straight Read more…
ALTRA ELITE THRU-HIKER HEATHER ANDERSON JUSTSET A WORLD RECORD AS THE FIRST WOMAN TOCOMPLETE THE TRIPLE CROWN OF HIKING—8,000MILES—IN A SINGLE CALENDAR YEAR. The Triple Crown consists of three thru-hikes across the US: the Appalachian Trail, thePacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. This record also makes her the Read more…
“THIS RACE WAS VERY, VERY SURREAL, I FEEL LIKE I’M JUST STARTING MY JOURNEY AS AN ELITEULTRARUNNER, AND BECAUSE OF THIS, I’M OVERLOOKED A LOT. SO TO HAVE THIS WIN VALIDATE MYSELF,IT’S JUST REALLY FULFILLING” TeamAltra Elite Sabrina Stanley entered the Hardrock lottery thinking she would start her tickets rolling Read more…
According to a 2017 presentation at the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run by CTSendurance coach, Jason Koop “gastric distress is the leading cause of DNF [did notfinish] in ultraendurance sports.” If you run ultramarathons, this won’t surprise you, and, ifyou’re like me, GI distress is one of those pesky Read more…
I’ve been a runner since I was 15. My mom ran before she had kids, and it was aroundmy teenage years that she picked it up again, and I was intrigued. My younger sister, mom and Iquickly settled into a daily run routine starting from our front door and embarking Read more…