Training

Winning Strategies for Trail Runners Back-to-Back Racing Schedule

Craving the thrill (and slight insanity) of back-to-back racing? Whether you’re eyeing a Spartan Trifecta weekend, the Broken Arrow Skyrace Triple Crown, or the legendary Marathon des Sables, multi-stage events blend excitement with elective suffering. But without the right preparation, an epic adventure can quickly turn into a death march. Back-to-back races demand more than…
Running up Spartan Ultra Mountains: Peak Week Ideas

Training for a Spartan Ultra Mountain race?!?! Well you gotta be ready for the long haul. You can’t just roll out of bed and expect to run a 50K while dodging obstacles like a NINJA on CAFFEINE. And that’ll mean months of sweat, tears, blood and questioning your decisions at least a dozen times. But…
3 Ankle Mobility Drills to Improve Your Explosive Performance

Ankle Mobility plays a crucial role in running efficiency, biomechanics and injury prevention. Adding in ankle mobility drills to your stretching or warm-up routine can help significantly in your overall running performance and training.
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.