“UTMB is not conquerable by a human, it's conquerable by the human spirit. And you need to harness the spirit in order to accomplish the goal.” Jim Walmsley discovered ultra trail running through an unconventional journey. After participating as a track athlete in high school and college, he transitioned to the military, serving in a nuclear missile silo in Montana. He was … [Read more...] about Walmsley: The Film
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Why Is Logging Post-Workout Comments Important and What Should You Include?
Leaving post-workout comments in your training log may feel unnecessary when your training device auto-uploads your workout directly into TrainingPeaks. Isn’t the data from your training device enough for you and your coach to work with? Although your training device data is crucial, it only tells part of your training story. Data from your workout device outlines the … [Read more...] about Why Is Logging Post-Workout Comments Important and What Should You Include?
How Do You Create a Custom Training Plan?
To excel in your athletic goals, you need to train with a purpose. Training with a purpose means knowing why you are doing a particular workout and how that workout fits into your overall progression toward your goals. But to train with a purpose, you need a plan. To create your own custom training plan, check out the "Guide to Creating Your Training Plan." The … [Read more...] about How Do You Create a Custom Training Plan?
How Do You Set Your Training Zones?
A key element of any training plan is the use of training zones to help you achieve the right training effects as you progress through your program. But how do you set your training zones if you’re using a heart rate monitor or power meter? What about if you’re using pace? What about perceived exertion, and how does perceived exertion correlate with heart rate, power, and … [Read more...] about How Do You Set Your Training Zones?
How Much Caffeine is Safe to Ingest During an Ultramarathon?
When developing your fueling and hydration plan for an ultramarathon, you also need to take into account how much caffeine you’re ingesting — and in what stages of the race. Many energy gels, chews, and bars come with added caffeine, which makes it easy to over consume caffeine unless you’re strategically using those sports nutrition products with an eye on your individual … [Read more...] about How Much Caffeine is Safe to Ingest During an Ultramarathon?
