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Training for a Grand Canyon R2R2R: A Trail Runner’s Guide to Success
Standing on the precipice of The Grand Canyon in northern Arizona, gazing out over its vastness, feeling extraordinarily small, leaves you awestruck–let alone if you’re about to test yourself by running from one rim, to the other, and back again. Rim-to-rim-to-rim, also known as R2R2R or R3, is one of Fastest Known Time’s top 10…
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R2R2R: RECAP Q&A WITH CHARLES & JESSICA
We continue our series about running Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim (R2R2R) at the Grand Canyon with this little recap Q&A from Charles and Jessica who completed the trek in late April. Before this adventure we chatted with these two about their GEAR choices and how they were preparing for this journey. If you didn’t get to see that…
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Getting High: 5 Methods to Prep for Altitude Running
Summer is approaching, the racing season already started for many of us. This also means the high country is creeping open for those of us reckless or lucky enough to live in the mountains. If you’re goal races are above about 5,000-6,000′ altitude, it’s time to consider altitude acclimatization. For the readers in obstacle course…
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How the Pro’s Train For A Tough Mudder Infinity: A STRAVA Analysis
The biggest Obstacle Course Race of the year in AlUla, Saudi Arabia is less than a week away. Take a look at this Strava deep-dive to see how the top athletes have been training. With the significant popularity of Strava these days. Many athletes are uploading most, if not all their training data onto the…
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The Worst-Case Scenario in a Spartan Ultra: Exploring the Reasons Runners fall into a DNF
Training for a Spartan Ultra and experiencing the worst case scenario. The Did Not Finish (DNF). Exploring reasons behind the dreaded DNF.
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Scott “The Fayne” Knowles’s 7 Tips on Running a Spartan Ultra Race
Scott “The Fayne” Knowles is a pillar of the Spartan Race community. Here are seven of his best tips on running a Spartan Ultra Race.