Ironman vs. Ultramarathon: Endurance Athletes Who Do Both

Ironman vs. Ultramarathon: Endurance Athletes Who Do Both

Posted by on Mar 3, 2014 in Featured, inspiration, Training | 0 comments

In 2006, I finished my first Ironman triathlon. It took me over five years to take my body and mind from “normal guy” to Ironman. The...

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Interview with TAUR COO Craig Lloyd

Interview with TAUR COO Craig Lloyd

Posted by on Feb 20, 2014 in High five to the regular guy, inspiration, Interviews | 0 comments

On February 1st 2014, Craig Lloyd was appointed the new Chief Operating Officer for TrailAndUltraRunning.com. An author, competitive...

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In The End, It’s All About The Results

In The End, It’s All About The Results

Posted by on Feb 12, 2014 in inspiration, Journey To A First Ultra, Musings, Training | 0 comments

By Emir Dedic For many, running will always be just that – running. For health, for personal enjoyment, for fun. However, in our crazy...

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The Golden Ticket

The Golden Ticket

Posted by on Feb 7, 2014 in Calendar, High five to the regular guy, inspiration, Journey To A First Ultra, Musings | 2 comments

by Zac Marion As I pulled up to the Soldier Hollow Lodge, I was not looking forward to sitting through a lottery drawing for the next...

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HURT100 Race Report

HURT100 Race Report

Posted by on Feb 6, 2014 in inspiration, Race Reports | 1 comment

I am going to attempt to recall and articulate my “vision-quest-of-a-race” down in Hawaii this past January 18-19, 2014. There is so much...

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Tips for Planning a Race or Organized Run

Tips for Planning a Race or Organized Run

Posted by on Jan 27, 2014 in inspiration, Musings, Race Reports | 0 comments

I never thought that I would be the organizer of a fat ass run in my lifetime, let alone one that would get the attention that it did....

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The Dutch, The Sky, The Woods. The Trails Of Bavaria

The Dutch, The Sky, The Woods. The Trails Of Bavaria

Posted by on Jan 21, 2014 in inspiration, Trails, Training | 1 comment

By Andreas Sometimes a nice run through the snow develops to a bizarre event. Preparing for a smooth cruise on a sunny Sunday morning I...

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So you had a bad race?

So you had a bad race?

Posted by on Jan 15, 2014 in inspiration, Musings, Race Reports | 0 comments

By Doug Cassaro  It happens. Even when we are well trained, we sometimes have a bad race. As we progress through our crazy running lives,...

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3 Essential Ingredients to Running Really Far

3 Essential Ingredients to Running Really Far

Posted by on Dec 11, 2013 in Coaching, inspiration, Training | 3 comments

There are probably more than 100 different components that go into becoming a successful trail and ultrarunner. Not all of them are...

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“A Muerte”

“A Muerte”

Posted by on Dec 5, 2013 in inspiration, Musings, Training | 4 comments

For rock climbers, a muerte means to exceed abilities and go beyond the ‘climb or die’ mentality. Perhaps adopted from the...

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The Mentality of the “.2″

The Mentality of the “.2″

Posted by on Nov 18, 2013 in inspiration, Musings, Trails, Training | 4 comments

A couple of weeks ago I did a training run on roads and trails from my house that turned out to be exactly 26 miles. As a Strava user my...

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White Rim Trail FKT – Jennilyn Eaton Interview

White Rim Trail FKT – Jennilyn Eaton Interview

Posted by on Nov 15, 2013 in inspiration, Interviews, Trails, Training | 2 comments

I had the pleasure of accompanying Jennilyn Eaton of Salt Lake City, UT this past weekend on her Fastest Known Time (FKT) attempt of the...

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The Compromise

The Compromise

Posted by on Oct 7, 2013 in inspiration, Musings, Race Reports, Training | 4 comments

Craig started running less than 5 years ago. During the first few years he experienced incredible strides in his progression, both in...

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Wasatch 100 Race Review

Wasatch 100 Race Review

Posted by on Sep 11, 2013 in inspiration, Musings, Race Reports | 2 comments

  A Story of Soldiers and Saints   “It’s so HOT! I’m so HOT! I can’t stand it”. I remember saying...

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Silverton Challenge: Race Report

Silverton Challenge: Race Report

Posted by on Sep 9, 2013 in inspiration, Race Reports | 0 comments

  Most track ultras take place on short, repeat loop courses. The design is often one that offers athletes a chance to break personal...

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In the High Country: A Film Review

In the High Country: A Film Review

Posted by on Aug 12, 2013 in Anton Krupicka, Book Review, inspiration, Musings | 6 comments

        In the High Country (official teaser) from Joel Wolpert on Vimeo. A natural expansion of The Runner in Winter...

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No Excuses – What Are Your Excuses – Part Three

No Excuses – What Are Your Excuses – Part Three

Posted by on Aug 7, 2013 in inspiration, Musings | 3 comments

“I Can’t”   This must be one of the easiest and by far the most common excuses I’ve heard people give....

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No Excuses – What Are Your Excuses – Part Two

No Excuses – What Are Your Excuses – Part Two

Posted by on Jul 29, 2013 in inspiration, Musings, Training | 2 comments

Effort I hear the following excuses all too often: “It’s just so difficult”. “Ugh, I get so bored, I just...

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No Excuses – What Are Your Excuses? – Part One

No Excuses – What Are Your Excuses? – Part One

Posted by on Jul 26, 2013 in inspiration, Musings, Training | 7 comments

    Time   I’m often asked how I have the time to train and race like I do.  The answer is easy on the surface...

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My Vegan Life: Ultrarunning on Plants

My Vegan Life: Ultrarunning on Plants

Posted by on Jul 25, 2013 in inspiration, Training | 10 comments

        Ok, so what’s this vegan thing all about?! I’ve been a “vegan” for almost 3 (now 4!) years now. To be...

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