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Backyard Ultras Explained: Why This Weird Forma...
What is a backyard ultra? Learn the rules, the 4.167-mile-every-hour format, how pacing works, and how to train for the last-person-standing race everyone's talking about.
Backyard Ultras Explained: Why This Weird Forma...
What is a backyard ultra? Learn the rules, the 4.167-mile-every-hour format, how pacing works, and how to train for the last-person-standing race everyone's talking about.
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Trail Running After 50: Why Midlife Runners Are...
Trail running after 50 is booming, and it's not about pace. Here's why midlife and older runners are trading pavement for singletrack, and how to start.
Trail Running After 50: Why Midlife Runners Are...
Trail running after 50 is booming, and it's not about pace. Here's why midlife and older runners are trading pavement for singletrack, and how to start.
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What Does a Pacer Actually Do in an Ultramarath...
A complete ultramarathon pacer guide covering race-day responsibilities, pre-race planning, gear, pacing rules, and how to support a runner through the hardest miles.
What Does a Pacer Actually Do in an Ultramarath...
A complete ultramarathon pacer guide covering race-day responsibilities, pre-race planning, gear, pacing rules, and how to support a runner through the hardest miles.
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Best Trail Running Shirts for Hot Weather: 7 Fe...
A practical guide to choosing hot-weather trail running shirts, built around Sloth & Duck's actual moisture-wicking, UV-protective, and performance trail tees.
Best Trail Running Shirts for Hot Weather: 7 Fe...
A practical guide to choosing hot-weather trail running shirts, built around Sloth & Duck's actual moisture-wicking, UV-protective, and performance trail tees.
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Hydration Vest for Running: What You Actually N...
If you spend enough time on trails, a hydration vest stops being optional. It becomes essential. Not just for water, but for food, safety, gear, and honestly, peace of mind....
Hydration Vest for Running: What You Actually N...
If you spend enough time on trails, a hydration vest stops being optional. It becomes essential. Not just for water, but for food, safety, gear, and honestly, peace of mind....
What Are the Top-Rated GPS Watches for Hiking a...
A Trail Runner’s No-Nonsense Guide to What Actually Matters Most runners overthink GPS watches because they prioritize the data on their wrist over the signals from their body. In road...
What Are the Top-Rated GPS Watches for Hiking a...
A Trail Runner’s No-Nonsense Guide to What Actually Matters Most runners overthink GPS watches because they prioritize the data on their wrist over the signals from their body. In road...
The Benefits of Trail Running for Anxiety and S...
The human mind wasn’t built for a 24/7 digital grid. In this post, we break down why the technical demands of the trail force a state of "technical mindfulness" that...
The Benefits of Trail Running for Anxiety and S...
The human mind wasn’t built for a 24/7 digital grid. In this post, we break down why the technical demands of the trail force a state of "technical mindfulness" that...
National Parks Guide: What You Need to Know Bef...
A comprehensive guide to visiting U.S. national parks from a trail runner's perspective. Learn how many parks exist, which allow dogs, reservation requirements, operating hours, and the most (and least)...
National Parks Guide: What You Need to Know Bef...
A comprehensive guide to visiting U.S. national parks from a trail runner's perspective. Learn how many parks exist, which allow dogs, reservation requirements, operating hours, and the most (and least)...
What Trail Running Shoes Should I Buy?
Stop buying trail shoes based on hype. After 30 years and 100+ ultramarathons, I’ve learned that the "best" shoe is strictly personal. Learn the 5 critical factors for choosing your...
What Trail Running Shoes Should I Buy?
Stop buying trail shoes based on hype. After 30 years and 100+ ultramarathons, I’ve learned that the "best" shoe is strictly personal. Learn the 5 critical factors for choosing your...
How to Start Ultrarunning - A Beginners Guide
Thinking about your first ultramarathon? This guide breaks down how to start ultrarunning from the perspective of a coach and athlete with more than 100 ultras, including training tips, real...
How to Start Ultrarunning - A Beginners Guide
Thinking about your first ultramarathon? This guide breaks down how to start ultrarunning from the perspective of a coach and athlete with more than 100 ultras, including training tips, real...