Nutrition & Fitness

Insanely awesome tips for changing your body, mind and spirit as a triathlete while improving your overall health. How to eat right and improve your nutrition. How to achieve your fitness and training goals. How to deal with all of the aches and pains as well as the ups and downs along the way. And how to focus on the things that matter most while keeping a positive attitude as an athlete in training.

Sometimes, in order to survive as a triathlete, you've got to break the rules. You may be suffering with a severe case of the triathlon doldrums if you have any of the following signs...

What kind of strength does one need as a triathlete? I got to wondering about the difference between being weight-lifting strong and being body weight strong and if mattered for triathletes. Here's what I found...

You've heard of the runners high, but have you experienced it yourself? Is it a fact or just an urban myth? Here's what I've learned about the runner's high

I started running many years ago, and never stopped. Running is my religion. Why do you run? What are your reasons? Here's why I run.

Embrace your inner-gypsy. Get addicted to healthy living. Make ultrarunning about something bigger than you. 3 simple things I've learned from Catra Corbett

It's time to be epic! Let David Goggins help you as he's helped me. 3 powerful David Goggins quotes to break free from the prison of ultrarunning training!

Social media for runners consists of many different things. Here are 5 fun ways you can use social media to support your efforts and goals as an ultrarunner

While reading a book on Zen, I thought of several ways that Zen relates to ultra-distance running. Here's my take on Zen running.

What's the difference between a runner and an ultra runner? Mental toughness. Here are 3 ways to build your mental toughness in sports -- including running.