trail running, training, science, plant based, minimalism
It's no secret that I'm a minimalist at heart, and unsurprisingly that minimalism spills into my running. There are countless products available for runners, most of which you can survive just fine without. If you've just started running, it might be tempting to go out and buy a bunch of running accessories. Expensive Shoes You …
Strength training is a critically important part of a trail runner's program, but one that's overlooked far too often. Runners want to spend their spare time running. They don't want to waste it beefing up in the gym. Trail runners, especially, want to spend their time outdoors, enjoying nature. Would you rather be stuck in …
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Having your eyes water when you run can be annoying. There are a few reasons why your eyes might be watering, and a few solutions to the problem. Essentially, it boils down to excessive tear production or poor tear draining. But if it only starts being a problem when you run, then excessive tear production …
When training for a long distance running event (anything over half marathon distance), you'll quickly discover that it can be a very time consuming hobby. Especially if you get into trail ultramarathons, you'll find that a good portion of most weekends can be consumed by running about your nearby hills. Here I'll share my tips …
Running at night is sometimes necessitated by life filling up the daylight hours. It can also be a lot of fun, either with others or by yourself (if the silence and darkness don't freak you out). Here are some of the benefits and challenges of running at night. Benefits Here are some of the benefits …
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Running on a treadmill can be a tedious affair. The tedium can be even more acute for trail runners who are accustomed to enjoying the sensory stimulation of running in nature. I usually listen to audiobooks if I have to do any treadmill running, but I recently found another alternative. There are a number of …
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