If you’re an ultra runner then there isn’t any question that you have heard the name Jim Walmsley. Some of his accolades include being a 3 time winner of the JFK 50 miler. And a 3 time winner and course record holder for the Western States 100 miler. With many considering him to be the…
Have you ever found yourself battling sore muscles before or during a run? And thought taking a couple ibuprofen (or any other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID) might help. Well you are not alone. Many runners, including my friends, find this to be a common practice. In fact, a 2008 study found that nearly 50%…
Over the last 10 years there has been a growing number of ultra running documentaries being made. With some bad, some good, and a few truly that are truly great. So to help get yourself motivated for your next long run, ultra marathon, or beyond there is sure to be a movie on this list…
Looking to get faster or just break up the monotony of your normal run. Checkout these running wods and running workouts that will help build your v02 max, power, and endurance. No burpees or squats, just running! Running Workouts & Crossfit Running WODs V02 Max Effort This is a classic running workout that will…
If you’re training for your next OCR or Spartan Race, you need to check out these 4 OCR workouts of the day (WODs). These OCR WODs are designed to be scaled for any fitness level and fill no doubt improve your next race performance. 4 Crossfit Endurance & OCR WODs 1. Get Low…
Who says you need to spend hours in the gym for an effective full body workout. This 30 minute HIIT workout features only bodyweight movements and can be done at the gym, at home, or on vacation at the beach. It’s the perfect tool for any athlete to have in their bag of tricks. The…
Everyone knows that running on the treadmill can be boring. Always looking for new ways to break up the monotony I discovered running HIIT workouts on the treadmill. It’s one of the few ways I’ve found to build power and endurance while not going crazy on the treadmill. I’ve tried a lot of HIIT workouts…
That’s right. We have three new Crossfit endurance Wods for you to check out .Step up your endurance training with endurance Wods like Cindy from Sparta. Meant to simulate a Spartan Race Sprint distance with more reps and distance than Murph! Crossfit Endurance WOD 1: Nine Lives Following the “death by” formula of adding…
Running your first 50k race can be a stressful undertaking. Most people have never run for 8 hours straight and unlike most road races, ultras can take you deep into the woods making dropping out past a certain point impossible. To help ease your mind I’ve put together a quick guide on how to survive…