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How Far Should Your Longest Training Run Be Before a 50K?
When preparing for a 50K, the most important question isn’t how long your single longest run is—it’s how effectively you manage your overall training load. Instead of feeling pressure to complete one massive “hero run,” long-term success comes from building durability, distributing mileage intelligently, and using well-timed training camps. Those…
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Achilles Tendinopathy Rehab You Can Do at Home: The Alfredson Protocol Explained
A step-by-step guide to the classic Alfredson eccentric heel-drop protocol for chronic Achilles tendon pain. Simple, accessible, evidence-based.
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Durability in Endurance Exercise – My Recertification
I just got recertified as a UESCA Ultrarunning Coach. As part of the recertification process, I wrote and submitted a paper about durability. I’ve long considered durability a crucial element of trail running. As a coach, I apply training approaches such as multi-day camps and specialized workouts to help my…
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Why We Don’t Use Heart Rate Zones to Prescribe Training Intensity
Wearables have made heart rate data ubiquitous and conveniently translate it into predefined training zones. But there is a problem: heart rate zones generated by popular platforms are based on population-level estimates rather than individual physiology, and they quickly become outdated. In this article, I explain why I rarely prescribe…
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Poles: Are They Worth the Hype for Ultras?
Vert is your guide—when it comes to running poles. It’s all about the elevation profile and terrain. On rugged steep climbs, they’re your power boosters, helping you go faster. On technical descents, they become your shock absorbers and stability guardians, reducing impact and boosting confidence. But choose wisely: on flat,…
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At 50 and Flying: Nee’s Mozart Ultra Success Story
At 50, Sutinee Rasp (Nee) is proving that age is definitely no barrier! This post takes you behind the scenes of her journey to success in the 92 km Mozart Ultra trail race in Salzburg, Austria. Balancing full-time work with focused training, Nee followed a plan tailored to her fitness…