I had no idea getting water into my body was so complicated. Yesterday morning I was on the Pinckney area trails with other runners training for the Run Woodstock ultramarathons in two weeks. While I will be volunteering this year and not running an ultra, I'll accept any excuse for a run with fellow trail …
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Woodstock 100K: The Thrill of Victory, and the Agony of De Feet
MY FIRST EVER 100K FINISH! Run Woodstock, "a weekend of peace, love, music and running," has become my favorite annual event. Despite some brutal conditions over the years, including swamp-like trails, thunderstorms, and falling trees, it's always a laid-back and joyful atmosphere. Out on the trails the runners encourage each other throughout, and the campers …
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How to Survive an Ultramarathon: One Runner’s Strategy
Today was the kind I dream about all winter - where you can just slip on a few clothes and onto the bike for a quick 12-mile evening ride. My post-Voyageur recovery is going so well, it's hard to keep from overdoing it. But my next event - the Crim 10 miler - is just two weeks …
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Cure for a DNF: Water, Shade, and Perspective
One week after the Glacier Ridge 50-miler DNF and feeling much better. Ran Saturday morning with PR Fitness, holding it to 8 miles per Coach's direction (OK, 8.3 miles, but she wasn't looking). About halfway out it began to rain. Some people grumbled, but I loved every minute of it. Man, could I have used some …
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