Articles
Posted by David Hanenburg on 10 Aug 2009
Articles Archive
General Trail and Ultramarathon Running
Really General
- What is Trail Running, Ultramarathon, and Ultrarunning
- Trail Running Race Series in the United States
- Trail Running and Ultramarathon Magazines
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
Foot Stuff
- 21 Trail Running Shoes Companies
- How to Transition to Lightweight Trail Running Shoes While Reducing Risk
Types of Races
Epic Adventure Runs
Experience Recorders
Why and Who
South Mid-West Region Trail and Ultrarunning
Race Calendar
Go Clubbin’
- Texas Trail Running Clubs
- New Texas Trail Running Club – Texas Trail Nerds
- Oklahoma Trail Running and Ultrarunning Clubs
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: Flatlander Training Codes
- Jemez 50 km Trail Run: 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 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
Places to Play
- Texas Trail Running: Isle du Bois (Ray Roberts Lake)
- Show Me the Trails – Resources to get Your TALON Trail Run Fix
- Where Do You Trail Run? – Oak Point Nature Preserve
Run Focused Stores
Western States 100
- 2010 Western States 100 – TALON Athletes Heading West
- 2010 Western States 100 – TALON Athlete Results
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
- Montrail Masochist and Rockridge – Trail Running Shoe Review
- Inov-8 Roclite 315 – Trail Running Shoe Review
Hydration and Packs
- Trail Running Gear: Hydration Systems
- How to Clean Ultimate Direction Water Bottle and Kicker Valve
- Stainless Steel Sports Bottles For Runners
- 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
Illumination
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
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?
Marathon
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
- Five Simple Stretches For Runners and Cyclist
- When to Replace Your Running Shoes
- 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
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
- Do You Need to Supplement with Electrolytes During Endurance Exercise?
- 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
- 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!
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
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
Heath and Wellness
- How to determine the air quality where you train or race. Also, how to get free alerts on those poor air quality days.
- Vitamin D: Improve Your Running and Your Health
- Do You Need To Supplement With Electrolytes During Endurance Exercise?
- 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
- Running, Healthy Foods, and Cancer Prevention
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
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.
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
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
Inspiration: Triathlon
Athlete Interviews
- Reaching New Heights – An Interview with Stephanie
- Running with Passion – An Interview with Chris Tokarz
What To Do With Old Shoes
Helping Those in Need
Volunteering
Web Tools
My Personal Race Reports
- 2009 report are currently on the main page following each race under Lacing Them Up.
- 2008
Complete archives can be browsed here.




