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Eric Schranz
Eric here. The following is an essay written by my dad Frank Schranz. As you’ll read below, my dad’s been running for 30+ years and has been fortunate to have run all over the world with my mom Kelley–many of those trips with a shared goal of visiting local breweries. The …
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With the race cancelled, let’s see who can match the most body ink with its respective owner. These pics were all taken at the Western States Endurance Run last year by URP photographer Stephanie Ann. Some are from the athlete meeting on Friday and some from wandering around the village. …
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Peter Lawson shares his training, execution, mistakes, and successes for his first 200 miler.
This is the most comprehensive "first 200 miler" report I've ever read.
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This is the fourth year of the Broken Arrow Skyrace (BASR) in Squaw Valley, and the fourth year I’ve gone up the hill to help out. It’s a highlight of my summer, a great time for my family, and a race I expect will be a part of my life–and …
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HOKA Carbon X I found out about this mystery event a few months ago and signed an NDA to not discuss it whatsoever. This was tough for me even though I barely knew anything and I’d likely not be at the event anyways because I’d signed up for Miwok 100k …
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For the first eight years of URP, beer was an integral role of my life and I shared it openly with all of you. I published beer reviews, we talked about beer on the show, I was an early promoter of the Beer Mile, and breweries sent me cases of …
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Just about two years ago, new-at-the-time clothing company rabbit worked with URP listeners and readers to design a shirt that celebrated the transformative women of our sport. Here’s the original link. It’s been a big two years! Camille and Courtney are now common names in the ultra/trail scene, and hey, …
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Outdoor Retailer is North America’s largest tradeshow for the outdoor industry. Split between an annual Summer Market show and an annual Winter Market show it is the conference where exhibitors, retail buyers, and the outdoor media come together to preview upcoming products. Brands previewed a ton of upcoming new products we should …
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You’ve heard me talk about my kids on the podcast and occasionally in my Daily News updates. Sunny is almost nine and Van turns six and a half today. I’m a proud dad and it’s important to me my kids have good role models like I did growing up. While …
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I received the following email and pictures last week and thought I’d share it with you. This is the type of stuff that makes me heart warm and smile. Eric, I have one for your “Black Toenail Hall of Fame.” Nothing too special about the nail or the picture of …
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As the podcasting medium has taken off, so have messages and requests about what type of gear I use and what the URP set up looks like. I’m always open and happy to help, and maybe this will help get you going in the right direction. If you’ve got questions …
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This is the before and after story of a father-son journey from zero to 100 miles in 30 months. Guest Author: Tim Toben is a 58 year-old father of five, who started running again at 56. He lives in Chapel Hill, NC and operates a sustainable farming nonprofit called The …
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My Fourth and Fifth 100 Miler | by Peter Lawson [About the author: I’m 54 and live in Claremont, CA, at the foothills of the San Gabriels, not far from Mount Baldy. I’m strictly a mid-pack runner (ultrasignup score of ~64%) and I think I fit the stereotype of the …
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Dear Miss Trail Manners, I’ve been running, hiking, biking, and using trails for over thirty years. Over time, I’ve considered myself a contentious and polite trail steward who respected the unwritten “rules” and manners we all use in order to share the space. But recently I came across something and …
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First, the characters: Here’s our interview with Stephanie Case from February. Mere weeks after falling down a mountain in the Swiss Alps, getting helivacced out and spending a week in the iCU, Stephanie joined Sarah and I to talk about what would be next. How in the world would she …
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I love trail films. Documentaries, life stories, action shots, drone footage, long race recaps. I love them. The Miller v Hawks film from North Face? I’m sure I’ve seen it 100 times, and that’s not an exaggeration. The trail films of the last few years remind me of Warren Miller …
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This shirt (below) from rabbit and the Sarah Marie Design Studio caught my eye. All the women whose names are listed have established themselves enough in the sport that they are known (at least in running circles) by their first name. Desi. Kara. Shalane. Deena. Wouldn’t it be cool if there were a shirt …
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It was bound to happen, but I figured a Californian would lead the way with litigation regarding an ultramarathon lottery lawsuit. Click here to read the complaint post that the litigant hopes will to lead to a Class Action case against the Hardrock 100. To me, it seems like a scare …
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North Face 50 Endurance Challenge Elite Entrant Interviews From the Past No new material here, but if you’re looking to learn a bit more (read: beer preferences) about some of the elite field at this weekend’s North Face 50 Endurance Championship, you can start with the list below (in no particular …
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Sorry, there won’t be any daily news today. I’m staying off social media and most of the web for the time being, which makes it tough to find news stories. The internet is not a positive place right now, so I’m making a conscious decision to be outside and come back in …
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How Injury Fueled me to 3 FKT’s and Running 1300 Miles this Summer by Tony Dalisio Blood is coursing down my left arm and I feel it pooling in my palms. I looked down and find that my left torso is smeared with blood, but I struggle to make since of …
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Doping and Ultramarathons: The North Face Endurance Championship Draws a Clear and Fair Line in the Sand With the North Face Endurance Challenge Championship (San Francisco) just a few months away, we are delighted to report that The North Face has taken a proactive first step to promote “clean sport” …
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Come out and join us for a night of music, beer, schnitzel, and trail banter in Boulder. Where Bohemian Biergarten, 2017 13th Street, Boulder, Colorado When Saturday, August 6th 5-8pm Who Matt Flaherty will be playing music. (I’ll be there too, likely looking for a good run the next morning. …
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How I’d Refresh the Summer Olympic Games Update the Summer Olympic Games: A modest proposal to clear some space for events that test athletic prowess while phasing out events I think are lame. With the Summer Olympics Games upon us, all eyes will be on Rio and the athletes who’ve spent …
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Broken Arrow Skyrace Preview Dubbed “Caddyshack” because of the high number of Western States crew, friends, and support running the race, this weekend’s Broken Arrow Skyrace should be great to watch. Run for the first time at Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe (site of the 1966 Winter Olympics and the …
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Lake Sonoma 50 2016 is in the books! What a fun weekend in Healdsburg! RD Tropical John Medinger knows how to put on a race, and this year drew the tough competition we’ve all come to expect at Lake Sonoma 50 miler. Pre-race talk was split fairly evenly between the …
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Cheap and Easy: Balance Board for Running Recovery and Improvement You’d be hard pressed to find a successful runner–especially a trail runner–who doesn’t have good balance. Good balance helps us run faster, stay upright longer, and the workouts we do to improve balance helps us stave off injuries. I’m no …
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Cheaper Shoes Online–But at What Cost? Here’s an interesting running shoe price analysis from the guys at RunRepeat.com. Not familiar with the site? It’s based in Denmark (site is in English, don’t worry) and has over 130k reviews and comparisons for 1k+ shoe models. Pretty good reviews from fellow runners …
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Stick with me on this. Drugs, steroids, and PEDs in ultramarathons and trail races are going to be a topic going forward whether we like it or not. Everyone’s got an opinion or idea , be it elite athletes or mid packers who say they simply don’t care about what’s going on …
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A reader/listener emailed me today with the following personal story, and I asked if could share it as a sort of counterpoint to much of the discussion going on currently. He asked that his name be withheld and I agreed. I did a bit of background and yep, he rode …
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A few months ago, it was announced that the USATF would “sponsor” a team scoring event at a few big ultras around the country. I had the USATF MUT Council’s spokesperson Kami Semick on the show, spoke with the Chair Nancy Hobbs by phone, and wrote my thoughts about it here. …
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The swag and sticker page is back up! It’s been down for a few weeks, but is once again available for sticker and beer koozie purchases. Those purchases account for about half of the costs in running the site, so I appreciate every single one of them. Thank you, thank you, …
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What do you think about when you run? Today my brain couldn’t get away from the idea of reformatting a beer mile. What if, instead of beer, lap, beer, lap, beer, lap, beer, lap, the competitor was given four beers and four laps and the format he/she chose to drink …
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Three years ago on a dare from my wife, I set out to run my first half marathon. From there, things naturally progressed to another, and along the way I discovered trail running and ultramarathons. You could say that I was hooked before I even started. As I’ve grown older, I’ve become much …
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Ultramarathons–and running in general–appear to require not much gear, right? However we all know that it’s easy to go overboard with things we “might need” or simply want. There are the essentials, then there are the extras. Same with podcasting. I get asked a lot what gear I use and …
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I’ve received a copy of a letter sent by the USATF MUT Council announcing that the Federation will “sponsor” a team scoring competition (the USATF Ultra Team Invitational) at a few upcoming events, namely the wildly popular The North Face Endurance Championship in San Francisco in December, Lake Sonoma 50 …
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Listener Jack is our official URP correspondent in Silverton, Colorado right now. He’s shared some pics and info about what’s going on the day before Hardrock 100 begins. From the race briefing: The course is going to be wet. Chance of thunderstorms seems to be relatively low, but it was …
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This post is kindly reposted from Frank Bozanich’s FaceBook page today. I’ve known Frank for a number of years and never tire of hearing his stories about the founders of our sport and of the way things were. We’ve interviewed him twice on the show (first here, then here, when he was inducted …
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Montrail Ultra Cup 2015 Recap The culminating race of the Montrail Ultra Cup is going to be epic! There are so many scenarios that could play out that would affect the final standings and grand champions of the 2015 Montrail Ultra Cup (MUC) you could almost get dizzy going around …
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[The following is the second installment in a series of “firsts.” In this post, self-described mid-packer Peter Lawson recounts his preparation and execution of his first hundred miler, complete with lessons learned and reflections on his training.] I’m 51 and live in Claremont, CA, at the foothills of the San Gabriels, …
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[ed note: Everyone’s got their own opinion on how to train for their first ultramarathon. In the first of a series from different runners/authors, below is Joel Hubert’s method that he’s used for success at the fifty mile distance and follows a pretty traditional method in terms of training and gear. If …
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Among important things like training, nutrition, and not going out too hard, keeping my drink cold during the race and my beer cold afterwards are pretty high on the list. For the last two years these have sold out quickly, so I’ve ordered more for this run. Shipping and tax are included with your …
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Sarah and I spoke with Emily Richards a few weeks ago, right after she won the competitive Marin Ultra Challenge 50k near San Francisco. While doing background research, we found not only some killer finishes–top ten at UTMB, TRT, and Leadville–but also a powerful story about her struggle with eating disorders …
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The running community is flooded with debates about what constitutes the natural running form. Heel striking or mid-foot running? Chi running or Newton running? Barefoot running or shod running? Efficient running or strength running? Pay for this class to learn to run naturally! Here’s a quick video I took of my daughter Sunny. She’s …
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Inspired by a photograph Myles Smythe posted a few weeks ago, and unsure about what to do with all the extra running shoes I have, I set out to make my own pair of Hoka slippers. For these, I used a sample-model of the Hoka Clifton. Step one: Procure …
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Ryan Ghelfi wrote a thoughtful and well-recieved piece last month, proposing a team-scoring idea for large MUT events. I also wrote about this idea about two years ago here. Essentially, the ideas are the same: Installing a team scoring mechanism to large, competitive ultras would increase friendly, competition, involve brand …
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As technology advances and the MUT world grows, runners and inventors will push the limits of what we’ve collectively agreed upon as “acceptable.” Surely, running with a GPS on your wrist gives a marked advantage over someone running blind. A couple of gels in your pockets will help if your …
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In the ultramarathon community you’ll hear this over and over again: “My crew made all the difference in the world” or “having a good crew can make or break your race” or…saome other phrase that puts emphasis on the importance of a dependable crew during an ultrdmarthon. Of course, every runner …
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Everyone’s got their own opinions on the definition of “influence.” When was someone influential? Why were they influential, who did they influence, and are they still relevant? Earlier this week, Ultra168 posted a list of their “Top 25 Most Influential” which was pretty good, but I’ll take a different approach and submit …
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I’ve been on a fair amount of road trips this summer and have had plenty of time in the car to think. I’ve thought about running, about racing, about interview subjects, monetizing strategies, races I need to register for, and so on. I’ve thought about my kids, how Kindergarten is …
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We obsess on running gear, shoes, technology, hydration, and supplements, and there are myriad reviews out there (and here) to quench the desires of the most ardent gear fetishist. But because we MUT runners run longer and often more distant routes, much of our running routine consists of preparing for and …
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Preparation We’ve been looking forward to a “real” vacation for awhile. Not being a family that goes on cruises or fancy resorts, and definitely being a family that travels together, we focused on Bend, OR for just the right mix. After seemingly weeks of research, we targeted Sunriver–a family resort …
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Until recently, Leadville was a huge stop on the ultra circuit. Still is, in my opinion, but a few bumps in the trail during last year caused some to focus on other races. Leadville and Lifetime Fitness took a fair amount of heat and both “sides” have strong, passionate arguments. I …
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For the outdoor gear geek, there’s no better place than Outdoor Retailer. A few thousand gear manufacturers get together in one place (this year in SLC) and show their wares to retail buyers, media folks, and other industry observers for the outdoor world. It’s an invite-only affair and takes up …
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Here’s a small sampling of images from Western States. Most pics taken by Stephanie Deveau for URP. Not for commercial use without prior permission. Credit is appreciated.
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With the World Cup obsession in full swing and baseball in season, sports fans are displaying their favorite teams and players with jerseys, stickers, tattoos, and social media rants. From this novice’s perspective, World Cup team affiliation seems largely to do with nationality, while American sport teams have fans for a …
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A few months ago, my wife and I got the idea to completely transform our lives. We spend a lot of time in the front yard with kids, neighbors, and Carlos the Poodle, and felt space was being wasted with a flower bed, old walkway, and tiny porch. “Let’s build a giant deck! …
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I’ve been lucky enough to speak with most of the top athletes in the sport, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t envy many of their lifestyles. As much as I love my wife and kids, sometimes it’s nice to imagine myself in my 20s again, living a …
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In the Fall of 2013, I made the decision to focus on a marathon. I’ve run all sorts of distances and find it difficult to identify one which I prefer, but I knew that marathon training would get me in shape for a healthy calendar of Spring and Summer ultras. …
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As a big Thank You to those who’ve helped us out, we’re giving away two bottles of fresh Pliny the Elder DIPA, along with some URP swag. We work hard on the site, but it’s you all who make it possible to share it with the world, and for that we …
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Check out this very cool map made by Jonathan Clayton. He’s a GIS analyst (creates and analyzes maps) and budding ultra/trail runner, and in his spare time he’s created a rough map that charts the growth of the 100 mile race in the past 13 years. He sent it to us …
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This should really be considered the final entry of a three part story. The first installment (my first DNF) taught me that I can’t continue to train on flat land if I want to run mountain races. It simply doesn’t work for me. The second installment had me pondering what I …
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There were really two big issues going into this event. First, with a top-notch field of runners assembled, who’d come out on top and grab the $10k? Men were deep, women were stacked, and all the buzz was about the blazing speed and who’d be able to hold on to …
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In order to fear something, you must respect it first, and the marathon definitely earns my respect. Each time I’ve run 26.2, I’ve been severely humbled by the distance, and I’m going back for thirds in a couple of months. It’s a tough distance. Fast and precise, it invokes fear …
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We received this email from listener Ricky Haro on what he learned during his first hundred miler, the Magredi Mountain Trail 100 in northern Italy. Prior to this race, his longest run had been a marathon back in March. Some people jump into hundreds and others really prepare for …
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I live in Sacramento at 37′ above sea level. The nearest “mountain” is a thirty minute drive away from my house. I’m at home with the kids during the day. They’re 2 and 4 years old. My wife isn’t a “supportive” ultra wife. Eight hours runs on the weekend do …
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So Headlands Hundred didn’t go as planned. After an ankle injury that took me away from running from mid June to mid July, I thought that I could squeeze in enough training for a hundred in mid September. Here’s what I learned 1. Running 60 miles a week …
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I got this from the RD of Headlands Hundred, an event I’m running on Saturday: You risk a DNF if you change distances after the race start. For example, if you are registered for the 100 Mile distance and stop after 50 miles, you do not get an official time …
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The Grand Slam of Ultrarunning (GSU) has always been a fun sideshow to watch. A few dozen folks get into Western States, decide it’s their year to do it, then sign up for the other three hundos: Vermont, Leadville, and Wasatch, all taking place over the next few months. It …
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There’s something eerily intriguing about Strava, isn’t there? No time before have we had the ability to “watch” others training, cross training, and racing day by day and in such an open format. We also get intimate details: Where, when, how fast, with whom, which shoes? And that’s just it. …
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This article about using drone-bots for photography at road races piqued my interest (as well as that of Melissa who sent me the article.) Could these be used at MUT races with open trails (parts of Leadville, Lake Sonoma, and Hardrock come to mind) to get real time footage of …
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Trail Running and No Trespassing Signs Trailrunners as a group are a pretty respectful lot. We’re generally pretty environmentally conscious, we try to clean up after ourselves, and we’d not be described as “troublemakers.” What then, makes many of us (your author included) feel that No Trespassing signs don’t apply to …
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Who in the US could compete in this?
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Do you have a pre-race ritual? What is it? What happens if you have a bad race? Do you stop using that ritual?
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- The time is a lot more of a concern than the distance. It’s simple to get from one aid station to the next and split the mileage up. Run slow and you’ll make it. However, running all morning, all afternoon, through the evening, into the dark, through …
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…stickers cover the Subaru out front.
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Before I say one word about Master Amino Acid Pattern (MAP) , allow me to post a laundry list of disclaimers, excuses, and justifications for what you’re about to read. I’m in no way a scientist, nor do I have anywhere near a collegiate understanding of dietary physiology, protein synthesis, …
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This simple sport of ours has myriad variables than can lead you down the path of success, failure, or more often, the confusing land of in between where “this went really well, but I fell apart because of x, y, and z.” For an activity that seems so easy, so inherent, …
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One 13 oz bottle is not enough for a 50 miler with aid stations spread 7 miles apart. Race Directors take note: You don’t need a friggin balloon arch and loud music to have a successful event. Tone it down a bit. John had a megaphone and a killer course …
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With the Papal-Palooza taking place overseas, I felt the need to go to confessional this morning. With tongue firmly planted in cheek, it went something like this. “Bless me Father, for I have sinned.” The guy on the other side quoted Jeremiah 29.11and said ” ‘I know the plans I …
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When is it acceptable to toss food on the ground? I’ll admit, if I’m eating an apple on a run, I’ll chuck the core into the bushes on the trail, figuring that it’ll be gobbled up quickly by squirrels, ants, and other creatures. Am I a rotten litterbug for doing …
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Let’s make sure they know who the recent gold medalists are and have a proper understanding of the difference between a half and a full marathon before we ask them to try and understand our wacky events.
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“If ultrarunning had a voice, it would belong to Eric Schranz.” Established in early 2011, ultrarunnerpodcast.com blazed the trail that other podcasts have since followed. The site showcases over 400 podcasts on an interactive website with discussions, pictures, reviews, and a dynamic daily news feed. Total audio downloads to date are 6.5 …
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Did all the advertising somehow escape you and you just realized that you’ll be emptyhanded during romance-palooza this evening? Fear not. Your two correspondents at URP have cobbled together some great ideas that a little bit of money (or even no money) can buy for that special ultrarunner in your …
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Once again, inspired by the Angry Jogger, there are some negative aspects of our chosen sport/hobby/addiction that do fall into the negative category. Let’s look into those and determine if they outweigh the positives, shall we? 1. Time. Many of us have a pretty decent balance between “life” and running, …
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Inspired by the Angry Jogger’s Ten Different Types of Runners I Regularly See on the Road, I felt compelled to write a related post for our trail brethren, albeit with a bit less salty language. Aside from all the regular runners I see, these are the other types of trail …
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So, you’ve conquered a few marathons, you’ve spent some time on the trails, and you’re interested in what’s beyond 26.2. You’re likely conflicted with part of you excited about the distance, while the rational side of your brain is questioning its sanity. You’ve heard about blisters, bonking, and barfing, and …
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Nearly two years ago when URP began, one question we consistently asked guests was “where do you think ultrarunning will be in 5 years?” Our guests generally answered a few ways with races, money, vibe, and competition being dominant factors. Now that we’re getting close to the halfway point, …
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What draws most people, including myself, to our wacky sport of ultrarunning is the individual nature of it all. It’s you vs yourself, with a bit of the elements, nature, and luck thrown in for good measure. If you’re strong enough to battle for an age group position or top …
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