Outdoor FunUltrarunning Training Tips

I'm an ultrarunner. If you want to run farther and last longer, you need a strong core. Try these core strengthening exercises for runners 2-3 days a week.

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

An extreme ultrarunner transcends ordinary physical & mental limits and achieves extraordinary feats of toughness and endurance. Is this you?

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.

Taking time off does NOT mean doing nothing. Here's a fact: Careless ultramarathon training is hazardous to your health. Here's how to do it right.

Ultra running shoes tend to fall into 2 categories: minimalist or maximalist. Here are some things to think about before choosing the best shoes for you.

I like to walk. But these 5K training tips helped me improve my pace and physical endurance. They'll help you too, if you're preparing for your first 5K!

If you run a lot, especially over long distances, then you're likely to experience running injuries at some point. Prevent overuse injuries with these tips.

The low carb high fat diet (or ketogenic diet) is growing in popularity in the ultra-running community. Here's what you need to know before you get started.

The fruitarian diet plan is usually a natural progression -- from omnivore to vegetarian, vegan, raw foods, and finally fruitarian.

If ultramarathons are your goal, then you'll be doing a lot of long distance running as part of your training. Some helpful tips for your long training runs

Yes you can be an endurance athlete AND be vegan! Here are 7 simple ways for vegan athletes to get protein and other important nutrients in your diet.

Ultramarathon training is the next natural step after you've done a marathon or two. You can train and run an ultramarathon in 16 weeks. Here's how!

Ready to ditch the running shoes for a better option? The 3 best minimalist running shoes that give you a barefoot running experience while protecting your soles.

When you go running, do you take a full music playlist with you? Facts about running music and the degree to which it helps (or hurts) running performance.

Running shoes with toes or barefoot shoes make sense for runners. But minimalist running shoes are best when you're making the transition to natural running

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Preparing for your first mud run? Tips from experienced mud runners and little-known secrets to help you prepare (and have more fun) at your first mud run.