On Saturday June 25th, one of the biggest 100 mile races in the United States took place. With the running of the 49th Western States 100 ultra marathon. With many of the top male and female runners from around the world taking on the course. It was to be an exciting day with many expecting…
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…
Between my blog and youtube channel one of the most common questions I get is in regards to running vests and packs. Mainly, which ones our team uses when in the mountains or running ultras. And while I wish there was a pack perfect for all situations, I haven’t found it just yet. That said,…
On May 28th 2022, AR Georgia put on the 3rd annual Fort Yargo 50k. Featuring two 15.6 mile laps around the Fort Yargo State Park and lake. The course is considered flat and runnable. With only 1,600 feet of gain through the entire race. That said, it’s the perfect race for your first 50k. And…
Staying hydrated on the trails is one of the most important parts of a successful run. And if you have read my comparison on hydration packs vs soft flasks. Then you will know I’m a big fan of the soft flask for more than a few reasons. So today we’ll be looking at the most…
Imagine being able to run while listening to music and being able to hear everything around you. One of the biggest concerns about listening to music on the roads and trails is that it can be unsafe. Allowing anything from cars, animals to people to sneak up on you. That’s why you need to know…
In a unique running challenge for the USA and especially for the east coast. The North East Ultra 8 Sky Runner Challenge pits runners against a collection of the 8 most iconic trails in the northeastern United States. With time limits for each trail, both summer and winter. Are you ready for the toughest trail…
Between the sweat from your body and dirt from the trail. It’s only a matter of time before you’re going to need to wash your running vest. And with my whole running club running in the same Salomon running vests. I thought it would be a good idea to put together a guide on how…
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountain and split in the center the North Carolina, South Carolina border. As well as sitting on the Eastern Western Divide. With a summit of 3,554ft, Sassafras Mountain is the tallest point in the state of South Carolina. Featuring a 360 degree viewing tower with unobstructed views. This is a…
It’s probably the most common questions I receive from beginner runners is “how do I get faster?” And while this is an incredibly complex question without a simple answer. I wanted to put together some info on running speed workouts for beginners. Providing an overview of the most common methods used by distance runners (5k+)…