Posted by David Hanenburg on 30 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: Texas Trail Running Race Profile
“Life is a headlong rush into the unknown. We can hunker down and hope nothing hits us or we can stand tall, lean into the wind and say, ‘Bring it on, darlin’, and don’t be stingy with the jalapeños.’” – J.M. “Red” Spicer’s Philosophy Palo Duro Trail Run Race Profile (50 mile, 50 km, 20 [...]
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Posted by David Hanenburg on 29 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: running, trail running or ultrarunning
Most running hydration systems are made from a soft plastic composite and from most of the higher quality companies, the bottles are BPA free (this is good) as well. Plastic is not the only sports bottle option any longer. There is a growing list of companies creating stainless steel sports bottles. If you are looking [...]
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Posted by David Hanenburg on 28 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: race reports
Quack Quack! Over the weekend myself and ~40 other runners enjoyed eight hours of on-your-feet pleasure sprinkled with a bit of pain at the 8 Hour Run From the Ducks ultramarathon benefiting the Veterans War Museum. This was my first go at a timed event and I was actually quite excited to get a taste [...]
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Posted by David Hanenburg on 25 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: Personal Journey
Never try something in a race without trying it first in training. A little bit of this. A dash of that. Tomorrow at the 8 hr ducky run I will be trying out a new nutrition formula. I have not tried it in training or anywhere else for that matter. Wish me luck. It could [...]
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Posted by David Hanenburg on 24 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: inspiration
“If you have five 20-somethings, that’s almost 100 years between them,” Thompson said. “With us, it’s over 365 years. We hope to finish in the top half of the relay teams and beat some of these younger guys.” – Ken Thompson Mr. Thompson and gang…you are an inspiration! Complete short article from Cleveland.com. Be active [...]
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Posted by David Hanenburg on 23 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: Personal Journey, trail running or ultrarunning
Run 50km or 50 miles. I get that. Run eight hours around a half mile loop through a botanical garden – I don’t fully understand but am willing to learn. Lucky me, class starts Saturday. This weekend I will be running at the 8 hour Run For The Ducks Ultra-Marathon and the course is a [...]
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Posted by David Hanenburg on 22 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: trail running or ultrarunning
Dirt, Rocks, Roots, and a Steep Grade – And you want to run down it. Here are five trail running tips that I have used to help navigate a technical decent and remain on two feet (most of the time). 1. Watch The Trail You hear some noises or look further up the trail, then [...]
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