Posted by David Hanenburg on 08 Dec 2009 | Tagged as: trail running or ultrarunning, training, triathlon
As ultra endurance athletes this should be a no-brainer (but is not) – Carry some form of ID with you when you are out on your adventures whether large or small. If something unfortunate should happen, it certainly would be beneficial for those first to the scene to have a name, city/state, phone numbers, and even medical [...]
Posted by David Hanenburg on 25 Jun 2009 | Tagged as: marathon, road running, running, trail running or ultrarunning, training, triathlon
You have your running shorts, shirt, socks, shoes, water, and a bit of fuel to keep you going.
Depending on the conditions of the day, a rather simple piece of noggin’ gear can add to the enjoyment of the run. It really can! For example, salty sweat dripping into your eyes throughout a two hour run [...]
Posted by David Hanenburg on 23 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: road running, running, trail running or ultrarunning, training, triathlon
We are at a moment in endurance sports history where confusion and uncertainty exists around every corner. Should I run my long run at 7:00 min/mile or 7:05 min/mile? So I need to run 100 mile weeks to be a fast runner? Do I need to run seven days a week?
In times of great needs [...]
Posted by David Hanenburg on 09 Apr 2009 | Tagged as: product reviews, road running, running, trail running or ultrarunning, training, triathlon
If you injure yourself or some bodily malfunction occurs during a run and you are unable to communicate, do you have a means to identify yourself?
This is something I have rarely thought about until recently after participating in a marathon in which a young woman collapsed on the course and later died at a nearby [...]
Posted by David Hanenburg on 23 Jan 2009 | Tagged as: running, triathlon
“Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn.” – C.S. Lewis
Endurance sports is really about the journey. It is a never ending opportunity for growth and self exploration. Throughout this process plenty of mistakes are made and sometimes it can be a bit fun, humorous, and emotionally painful to [...]
Posted by David Hanenburg on 12 Jan 2009 | Tagged as: road running, running, strength/core, trail running or ultrarunning, triathlon
Here is a simple little tip to keep good posture and alignment from Danny Dreyer (Chi Running).
Danny mentions up to a 30% increase in lung capacity with proper poster. That sounds good to me. This is sure to provide some noticeable or subtle benefits for nearly all runners and athletes.
Did you try his suggestion? Did [...]
Posted by David Hanenburg on 14 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: running, trail running or ultrarunning, triathlon
Ironman Registration: $500+
50 mile Ultrarunning Trail Run Registration: $60-$100 typically
If the Ironman event interests you but it doesn’t quite fit in the budget, you may want to give ultrarunning/trail running a try. I have completed both Ironman and 50 mile trail running events and they offer many similarities.
finish times of 8-16 hours
challenging
scenic locations
a personal journey
great [...]
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