Articles
By David Hanenburg on 10 Aug 2009
Articles Archive
General Trail and Ultramarathon Running
Really General
Training and Racing
- 5 Trail Running Tips For Beginners: Part 1 of K.I.S Series
- 5 Trail Running Race Tips For Beginners: Part 2 of K.I.S Series
- Four Key Elements To Trail Running Excellence
- 5 Trail Running Tips for Surviving Technical Downhills
- Flatlander Training Tips To Complete A Hilly Ultramarathon
- Bad Ass Trail Running Tips by xczonetv – Videos
- What Cross-Training Can Most Benefit Ultrarunners?
- 5 Trail Running Tips to Help You Love the Night
- The Ultra Walk – How to Turn Up The Speed
- 6 Steps to Ultrarunner DNF Recovery
- Ancient Egogenic Aid Increases Ultrarunning Performance by 10-3000%
- Sun Protection for Runners and Ultra Endurance Athletes
- 14 Tips to Help You Enjoy High Heat Summer Trail Running
- How to be Like Ultrarunner Kilian Jornet
- Happy Trail Running Feet – Two Simple Ways to Help Prevent Blisters and Improve Shoe Fit
- Running Tips from the Natural Running Store Clinic
- 17 Tips Every Runner Should Know Before Their First Trail Race
- Trail Running Hack: Blister Control Kit
- Old School: Respect the Distance
- Little Known Ways to Attack the Downhills
- Training and Fun-Running: Why are They Viewed Separately?
- When Too Much is Enough Already
- Oh, That Dirty Word! Do I Really Have To?
Safety
100 Milers
Types of Races
Epic Adventure Runs
Experience Recorders
Why and Who
The Environment and Our World
- Going Cupless at Running Events
- Cup-free Racing for Runners: Reduce Waste Generation – Protect Our Environment
South Mid-West Region Trail and Ultrarunning
Race Calendar
Jedi Masters – Ultramarathon Coaches
Race Insight and Highlights
- El Scorcho Ultramarathon – For You Insomniac Runners Video
- Texas Trail Running Race Profile: Palo Duro Trail Run
- Palo Duro Trail Run: 12.5 Mile Loop Video
- Trail Running Tips for Bandera 100 km Ultramarathon
- Bandera 100 km Trail Run Course Videos within my 2010 Race Report
- Bandera 100 km Trail Run – Superman Course Flyover
- Texas Trail Running: Rockledge Rumble 2009 Video
- Texas Trail Running: Rockledge Rumble Aerial View
- Texas Trail Running: Rockledge Rumble Elevation Profile
- Rocky Raccoon 100 – Trail Running Tips to Help You Finish
- Rocky Raccoon 100 Trail Run Course Flyover
- Rocky Raccoon 100 2010 Video – Psychedelic Re-mix
- Jemez 50 mile Trail Run (pre-2012 course): Flatlander Training Codes
- Jemez 50 km Trail Run (pre-2012 course): Flatlander Training Codes
- Knarly Descent at Jemez Mountain Trail Run
- The Falls Trail Run – Capt’n Karl Series – 30 km Superman Flyover
- Taos Ski Valley Up & Over 10 km Trail Run Course Flyover
- The Shoe Trail Run – Capt’n Karl Series – Course Flyover
- Do-Wacka-Do Trail Run 2010 Course Flyover
- Rogue Fat Ass Trail Series – The Shore 30 km 2010 Course Flyover
- Deadman Peaks 50 Ultramarathon Video
- Cactus Rose 100 Trail Run Course Flyover
- Rockledge Rumble Trail Run – 2010 Video
- Bandera 25 km Trail Run – 2011 Course Flyover
- Bandera 50 km Trail Run – 2011 Course Flyover
- The Ghost Town 38.5 Run – 2011 Course Flyover
- Cross Timbers Trail Run – 2011 Course Flyover
- Jemez Mountain Trail Run – 50 Mile Course Flyover (pre-2012)
- Jemez Mountain Trail Run – 50 Mile Course Flyover 2012
- Jemez Mountain Trail Run – 50 km Course Flyover (pre-2012)
- Jemez Mountain Trail Run – 50 km Course Flyover 2012
- Jemez Mountain Trail Run – Half Marathon Course Flyover
- Ouachita Trail Run 50 km 2011 Course Flyover
- Jemez Trail Run – 2011 50 km Video Report – Video and photos from beginning to end.
- Hobbs War Eagle TailTwister Trail Run – 2011 25 km Course Flyover
- Pumpkin Holler Hunnerd Course Flyover
- Bandera 25km: Know Before You Go
- Bandera 50km: Know Before You Go
- Bandera 100km: Know Before You Go
The People
- Podcast: Joe Prusaitis Talks Ultrarunning
- Running with Passion – An Interview with Chris Tokarz (Rockledge Rumble 50km female winner)
- Rocky Raccoon 100 Winner Liza Howard – Endurance Planet Interview
- Top 100 Mile Times in 2009 – TALON Trail Runners
- McMillan Running – Interview with Texas Ultrarunner Meredith Terranova
- Russell Secker Inner Views Interview: 64 Days Across Europe
- Drew Meyer 2010 Grand Slam of Ultrarunning Finisher – Interview and More
- Doug Ryan Runs 100 Miles…on an Elliptical!
- DamNation – Reflections from the Busiest Aid-Station at the Rocky Raccoon 100
- Texas Resident Bill Frye Runs 59 Miles for his Dad
- Grand Canyon R2R2R Experience: Char and Fred Thompson
- Grand Canyon R2R2R Experience 2011: John Sharp
- Flatlander Chad Armstrong Excels at Hardrock 100 – Interview
- Katie Kramer Dabbles in Ultramarathons and Wins Overall at TATUR Midnight Madness – Interview
- Rochelle Frazeur’s 2011 Badwater Adventure – Endurance Buzz Podcast
- Texans Lynnor and Erika Matheney Complete 500 km Vol State Race – Interview Part 1
- Texans Lynnor and Erika Matheney Complete 500 km Vol State Race – Interview Part 2
- Youthful Neal Lucas Raises the Trail Running Inspiration Bar – Interview
- Oklahoma’s Canadian River Run – Adventure Report
- PoDog Vogler Takes Training to New Levels for Arkansas Traveller Win – Interview
- Jenny Brod’s Love of the Trail Leads to 2011 Arkansas Traveller Win – Interview
- Lori Enlow Challenges the Impossible and Wins 2011 Pumpkin Holler 100 – Interview
- Maggie Nelsen Run HER Race and Wins Pumpkin Holler 50 km – Interview
- Steven Moore Maintains Life Balance and Sets Course Record at Cactus Rose 100…Again – Interview
- Ryan Loehding Surprised at Mile 95 – Interview with 2011 Pumpkin Holler 100 Winner
- Rhonda Claridge Comes Down From the Mountains to Win Cactus Rose 100 – Interview
- Liza Howard on Coaching – Trail Runner Nation Podcast
- Deb Pero – Last Badass over the Pass – Hardrock 100 Interview
- 39 Hours and 38 Minutes with Ginger Kobliska at Rouge Orleans 126.2
Places to Play
- Texas Trail Running: Isle du Bois (Ray Roberts Lake)
- Trail Running in the Snow – Texas Style!
- Show Me the Trails – Resources to get Your TALON Trail Run Fix
- Where Do You Trail Run? – Oak Point Nature Preserve
- Texas Trail Running: Big Bend National Park
Western States 100
- 2012 Western States 100 – TALON Athletes Lacing them Up
- 2011 Western States 100 – TALON Athletes Squaw Valley Bound
- 2010 Western States 100 – TALON Athletes Heading West
- 2010 Western States 100 – TALON Athlete Results
Leadville 100
Hardrock 100
- 2011 Hardrock 100 – TALON Athlete Results
- 2012 Hardrock 100 – David Coblentz and Deb Pero Bookend our Finishers
Garmin Forerunner 305
- New Running Tool – Garmin Forerunner 305
- Is the Garmin Forerunner 305 the Right Running Tool for You
- Is the Garmin Forerunner 305 for Trail Runners?
- Garmin Forerunner 305 – Indoor Run Intervals
- Garmin Forerunner 305 – Setup
- Garmin Forerunner 305 – Distance Test
- How to Update Garmin Forerunner 305 Firmware
Running Gear and Reviews
Footwear
- Merrell Bare Access 2 Shoe Review
- Merrell Trail Glove – Initial Impressions
- Inov-8 Flyroc 310 – Trail Running Shoe Review
- Montrail Masochist and Rockridge – Trail Running Shoe Review
- Inov-8 Roclite 315 – Trail Running Shoe Review
- Inov-8 X-talon 212 – Trail Running Shoe Review
- Altra Lone Peak Trail Shoe Review
- Montrail Rogue Racer and Rogue Fly Trail Running Shoe Review
Hydration and Packs
- Amphipod Hydraform Thermal-Lite 12 oz Handheld Water Bottle Review
- CamelBak Annadel Women’s Running Pack Review
- Salomon Skin Pro 3 Running Pack – Trail Running Gear Review
- Amphipod Airflow Endurance – Trail Running Pack Review
- Nathan Endurance Race Vest – Trail Running Gear Review
- CamelBak Octane XCT Hydration Pack – Trail Running Gear Review
- CamelBak Octane LR Hydraton Pack – Trail Running Gear Review
- CamelBak Groove Water Bottle Review
- Running Hydration Pack Bladder: Here’s a Quick Way to Stop the Slosh
- Trail Running Gear: Amphipod Hydraform Handheld Water Bottle Review
- Trail Running Gear: Nathan Quickdraw Plus Water Bottle Review
- Nathan Elite 2V Plus Water Bottle Carrier Review – Trail Running Gear
- Amphipod PURErun Stainless Steel Handheld Review – Trail Running Gear
- How to Undress the Amphipod PURErun Stainless Steel Handheld Water Bottle
- Trail Running Gear: Hydration Systems
- How to Clean Ultimate Direction Water Bottle and Kicker Valve
- Stainless Steel Sports Bottles For Runners
Socks
Illumination
Training Tools
- McMillan Runner’s Core Routine DVDs – Run Training Tool
- The Injured Runner DVD – A Balanced Approach to Running Injury Prevention and Recovery
Nutrition
On the Body
- Running Gear for You Noggin
- Great Trail Running, Ultramarathon, and Marathon Shorts
- injinji Performance Sock Review – Trail Running Gear
Footwear
- Montrail Masochist and Rockridge – Trail Running Shoe Review
- Inov-8 Roclite 315 – Trail Running Shoe Review
Recovery
- Trigger Point Ultimate 6 Kit Review
- Tiger Tail Muscle Massager – Trail Running Gear Review
- Gear Review: The Stick
Safety
Children
Training and Racing
- How to Carry Powdered Nutrition During a Long Run
- Successful Training Plan Secret Revealed
- Defining Training Pace Using VDOT
- Jack Daniels – The Art and Science of Running DVD
- Defining Training Pace with the Mcmillan Running Calculator
- Managing Hydration Requirements While Running
- One Way To Stay Strong In The Final Miles Of An Ultramarathon
- Do You Run When You Are Sick?
- 7 Reasons Why Running on a Treadmill Rocks!
The Mind
- Thoughtless Running
- Developing the Ultrarunner’s Mind Through Meditation
- Are you a Can-Thinker?
- Belief – Passion – Action
- Are You an Experience Creator or Excuse Maker?
- An Ultrarunner’s Asset – Patience
- Growing Flowers
- Trail of Influence
- Is Ultra Distance Running More a Mental or Physical Challenge?
Injury Management, Recovery, and Prevention
- Managing Those Running Tweaks
- Sore No More – Natural Pain Relief
- NormaTec MVP – Athlete Compression Recovery in the 21st Century
- Run Training and Racing Recovery Tools
- How to Reduce Blisters While Trail Running – For Free
- Nine Ways to Help a Tight Piriformis for Runners
- Eliminate Running Aches and Stiffness with Active Recovery
- Simple Self-Test for Tight Ultrarunning Muscles
- The Injured Runner DVD – A Balanced Solution
- MobilityWod: Quick Ways To Manage and Reduce Common Running Injures
- Trigger Point Ultimate 6 Kit
Nutrition
Protein Related
- Whey Protein From Cows Not Treated With Growth Hormones
- Greek Yogurt – Low Fat, High Protein Substitute for Sour Cream
- Tired? – Could You Need More Protein in you Diet
Supplementation
Training and Racing
- How to Consume More Calories During Trail Running and Ultramarathon Races
- Benefits of Caffeine with Endurance Sports
- Eat Three Hours Before Start of Marathon or Ultramarathon
- Endurance Sports Nutrition and Fueling Guide
- Sports Nutrition: More is NOT Always Better
Food
- My Paleo Journey – Olga shares her journey
- Nutritional Awareness Off the Trail – Meredith Terranova UltrarunnerPodcast
- Top Anti-Inflammatory Foods For Runners
- Quinoa – Endurance Sports Superfood
- Banana and Almond Butter – Yum!
- How to Stay Away from Junk Food
- Five Ways to Reduce Your Fruit and Vegetable Pesticide Exposure
- Healthy Sweet Treats You May Not Know About
- 2010 Fruit and Vegetable Pesticide Guide
- Gardenburger – A Veggie “Burger” That Actually Tastes Good!
- What Healthier Snacks Do You Enjoy When the Ultra Hunger Roars?
- Farro – A Low-Gluten Grain Packed With Protein
Bars
- CLIF Nectar – Organic and Tasty Low-Cost Food Bars
- Clif Bar – More Than Just an Endurance Sport Energy Bar Company
Surprise
- Hydrogenated Oils – The Muffin that Wouldn’t Die
- Sports Drinks – Read Your Labels
- Humor Video: Just in Time for the Holiday Season
- Health Awareness Alert: High Fructose Corn Syrup Receives a Namelift
Recipes
- Healthy Pizza
- Veggie Pesto Sandwich
- Five Bean Salad
- Easy Vegetarian Recipe: Cheesy Lentils
- Potato Kale Soup
- Easy Vegetarian Recipe: Quinoa Chowder
- Tasty and Healthy: Turkey Spinach Lasagna
- Risotto with Asparagus – Simple, Tasty, Healthy!
Heath and Wellness
- The Heat is On – Hydration Essentials
- How to determine the air quality where you train or race. Also, how to get free alerts on those poor air quality days.
- How Lifestyle Helps Prevent Cancer
- The Common Cold and Vitamin C Flush
- How To Get Consistent Exercise Within Your Life
- Filtered Water and Endurance Sports – Drinking Filtration Systems
- Filtered Water and Endurance Sports – Shower Filters
- Filtered Water and Endurance Sports – Portable and Environmentally Friendly Options
Good Running Films
- Running on the Sun: Badwater Ultramarathon
- Film: Marathon of the Sands – Race Across the Sahara Desert (Watch for FREE!)
- A Race for the Soul – 2001 Western States 100
- Ultramarathon Man: 50 Marathons – 50 States – 50 Days
- Without Limits
- Running America
- Saint Ralph – Running Film Review
- The Long Green Line – Inspiration to be Your Best
Running Books
- Running Through the Wall
- Ultrarunning My Story
- Trail Running Book: Running with the Buffaloes
- Ultramarathon Book Review: Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
- Lore of Running – The Ultra of Running Books
- Running the Spiritual Path – Book by a TALON runner.
- Dean Karnazes – 50/50: Secrets I Learned Running 50 Marathons in 50 Days
- Running On Empty by Marshall Ulrich
- Relentless Foward Progress – A Guide to Running Ultramarathons
Running Humor
- Good Sumaritan Gone Wrong Video
- Treadmill Strikes Back Video
- 10 Reasons Why Running Sucks
- Running – From the Outside Looking In Video
- My Endurance Sports Blunders
Inspiration: Trail Running and Ultramarathon
- 2009 Hardrock 100 – Through the Pacer’s Eyes Video
- Matt Hart’s Ultrarunning Video (Sweet!)
- 13 Year Old Finishes a 50 Mile Trail Run Video
- 2009 Badwater Ultramarathon Video
- Video: Trail Running on the Maah Daah Hey Trail
- Video: Trail Running Photo Montage by Glenn Tachiyama
- Kilian’s Quest Video Series
- Western States 100 Trail Run – One Runner’s Journey Video
- “Ultramarathons” by Trail Runner Jeff Browning
- Running & Happiness Presentation by TALON Runner
Inspiration: General Running
- The Gift of Running – Onwards Video
- Forrest Gump Running Across America Video
- Poem: Runner’s Block
- My Evening Run
- Team Hoyt
- The Active Lifestyle – Video
- Running Blahs Buster: SP-RIO 600 km Run Video
Inspiration: Triathlon
What To Do With Old Shoes
Helping Those in Need
Volunteering
Web Tools
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