By David Hanenburg on 14 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: trail running or ultrarunning
The mind and its thoughts are a powerful force. They can support healing. They can promote disease. How can you use some of your mind’s ability to support a strong finish during your next ultramarathon? Let’s talk about one possible way worth trying, but first… Body-Mind Partnership I have had more than a couple experiences [...]
By David Hanenburg on 13 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: Personal Journey
Who would have thunk it. Running for 40 miles is easier than 17 miles. Over the weekend I decided to go for a 17-ish urban out-and-back run on a rolling sidewalk path. The run started out good but when I reached the turnaround spot I was completely baked and felt like a big pile of… [...]
By David Hanenburg on 12 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: trail running or ultrarunning
The long run is often touted as the golden egg of a person’s weekly run training. This extended effort is not without its drawbacks and does require some consideration as it is integrated into your overall ultramarathon training plan. The Beauty The long run is usually my favorite run of the week which is most [...]
By David Hanenburg on 07 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: race news
Over the weekend 65 athletes from three countries completed the 19th Annual Arkansas Traveller 100 trail run that had athletes running through the Ouachita National Forest. The course contains 12,000 feet of climbing and dances between 400 and 1900 feet above sea level. Top 5 Women (based on preliminary results): Monica Scholz (Ontario) – 23:16:41 [...]
By David Hanenburg on 06 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: trail running or ultrarunning
After recently finishing an eight hour run event, it got me thinking about this unique format and the cool features that come along with it. First, what is an 24/12/8 hour endurance run? These timed events are basically, run/walk/crawl as far as you want within the allotted time. The courses are generally flat with relatively [...]
By David Hanenburg on 05 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: running books
Over the weekend I finished reading Running with the Buffaloes by Chris Lear and can say it truly was a joy to read. The premise of the book follows the University of Colorado’s men’s cross country running team during the 1998 season. The book is laid out in a journal-type format that followed the key [...]
By David Hanenburg on 02 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: nutrition
A meal does not get much easier than this. This easy vegetarian recipe is almost always in our bi-weekly dinner queue due to its simplicity and rock star taste. Name: Cheesy Lentils Prep time: 5 minutes (includes grating the cheese if that is not already done) – This is what I am talking about! Cook [...]
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