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Exploring what it takes to become an ultra endurance athlete.
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| 1 | CleanVideoMile 386 – 412 The End is Near | racethetrace.com (http://racethetrace.com) | 9/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | CleanVideoMile 360 – 386 Last Night Camping | racethetrace.com (http://racethetrace.com) | 8/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | CleanVideoMile 330 – 360 Meriwether Lewis | racethetrace.com (http://racethetrace.com) | 8/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | CleanVideoMile 306 – 330 Tennessee River | http://racethetrace.com (http://racethetrace.com) | 8/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | CleanVideoMile 275 – 306 Mississippi Complete | http://racethetrace.com (http://racethetrace.com) | 8/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | CleanVideoLoveless Cafe Breakfast | This coming Saturday, Aug 6th 2011, I will be completing the entire running of the 444mi Natchez Trace Parkway. Afterwards, EVERYONE is invited to come join us for breakfast at the world famous Loveless Cafe immediately following the run at 8:00am. If you feel inclined to join me for the last 4-6 miles, you are more than welcome to do that as well! We'll be starting the run atop the iconic Trace bridge at mile post 438 (also known as Bird Song Hollow) leaving at 7:00am. Hope to see you there! | 8/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | CleanVideoMile 252 – 275 Mississippi Running Advice | http://racethetrace.com (http://racethetrace.com) | 8/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | CleanVideoMile 222 – 252 Ten Miles to Wake Up | http://racethetrace.com (http://racethetrace.com) | 7/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | CleanVideoMile 191 – 222 Half Way Point! | http://racethetrace.com (http://racethetrace.com) | 7/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | CleanVideoMile 160 – 191 Jeff Bugsby Camping | http://racethetrace.com (http://racethetrace.com) | 7/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | CleanVideoMile 136 – 160 Running Is My Coffee | http://racethetrace.com (http://racethetrace.com) | 7/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | CleanVideoMile 114 – 136 Cypress Swamp | http://racethetrace.com (http://racethetrace.com) | 7/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | CleanVideoMile 84 – 114 Jackson MS | Now in the fifth day of the event, we're starting to catch our grove of the event. Being the middle of July in Mississippi, I've learned that the earlier I can get moving in the morning, the better. It is hot, hot, hot out there! This was a busy run going through the middle of Jackson, MS but we're now officially 25% of the way complete with the run (having passed mile post 111), which is extremely motivating! Not to mention the beautiful run along the waterside of a lake just north of the city. We were able to stay in a nice air conditioned hotel room suite which made for some very nice recovery time, especially after a 12pm finish for the day. Thanks for all of your support, please go to racethetrace.com and support a mile today | 7/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | CleanVideoMile 28-55 Two Hours of Sleep | After a bit of delay with some family emergencies, we're back on track with the weekend runs. The 98+ degree temperatures made for a very hot and difficult run, but I did have an epiphany on this run that will change how I approach the rest of the event. Run #1 (http://tspn.s3.amazonaws.com/content/2011/07/Day3Run1.png) Run #2 (http://tspn.s3.amazonaws.com/content/2011/07/Day3Run2.png) | 6/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | CleanVideoMile 204-215 Tornado Disaster | We had to change our plans a little bit because part of the Trace is being closed for cleanup due to the largest tornado outbreak in US history (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_25%E2%80%9328,_2011_tornado_outbreak). So after running the first leg of the Trace, we got up the next morning and drove up to mile 204 before they close it until late fall. That being the case, we got a later start than we would have wanted so this ended up being one of the hottest runs I have ever done! That combined with the relentless sun (no trees for shade, as they were all demolished during the storm) made for an excruciating 11 mile run. (http://tspn.s3.amazonaws.com/content/2011/07/Day2Run1.png) | 6/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | CleanVideoMile 0-28 The Journey Begins | This weekend we officially began the first ever running of the Natchez Trace Parkway! The run was fraught with late starts, and extreme heat. We did the best we could and, at the very least, got this event started and underway. Clearly this is not a speed record, as I am only able to currently run on the weekends. That thought was very comforting to me as I was out in the extreme southern humidity. You can see the GPS from my runs, as tracked on RunKeeper (http://runkeeper.com), at the bottom of this post. We've had some amazing folks already step up and support some miles. Please consider sponsoring a mile of this run at RaceTheTrace.com (http://racethetrace.com) Thanks for all of your support! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ulwu6uL3_YU Morning Run: (http://tspn.s3.amazonaws.com/content/2011/05/Mile0-16.png) Evening Run: (http://tspn.s3.amazonaws.com/content/2011/05/Mile16-28.png) | 5/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | CleanVideoLaunching ‘Race The Trace’ | This coming Saturday, on May 21st, I will officially begin my 444 mile run along the entire route of the Natchez Trace Parkway! Friday my wife and I will be loading up the car with our two boys and heading down to mile marker zero in Natchez, MS. This event has been a long-time coming and I'm excited to get it officially launched! It has changed a bit since it's initial conception, but whether you've heard about it or not before, in this episode I unpack what it's all about. Please consider sponsoring a mile (or many!) and telling all of your friends about the endeavor. You can learn more detailed information about it at http://RaceTheTrace.com (http://racethetrace.com) The event should conclude in late July or early August with a 5-mile community run from the famous Natchez bridge (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natchez_Trace_Parkway_Bridge), to Loveless Cafe (http://lovelesscafe.com). Be sure to sign up for the email newsletter (http://tailorsolutions.us1.list-manage1.com/subscribe/post?u=87b2ea78a1fc57cfe8a093f1f&id=c65350da13) to be notified of further info on the Race The Trace website. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydhgm89eMGw | 5/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | CleanVideo75 Days To Go | I was in Asheville for the weekend and decided to do my run out on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Last time I was in town I ran a different section... apparently the non-hilly section. This run felt like it as up hill the entire way and had several thousand feet of elevation change. It wad a wet and rainy day, but that only moderately spoiled the vistas. It was still full of spectacular views! Have been long overdue for another video update, so thought I'd pull over for a few minutes and give an update of my progress and training for the upcoming Race The Trace event, now only 75 days away! (Sorry for the poor video, didn't know the fog would have that kind of effect on the auto-focus.) The website, http://RaceTheTrace.com, should be live at anytime so please leave your email address to receive updates. We are still in need of an RV camper for the run, so if you know somebody that has one we could borrow or lease, please let me know! When running the Trace, I hope to be uploading podcasts every day. So between now and then, I am going to try my hardest to record new content at least once a week leading up to the event. Thanks again for watching and supporting! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9idUdXxqe4 | 3/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | CleanVideoWhy I Returned My Newtons | I tried a bit of an experiment by running in some shoes (http://www.newtonrunning.com/newton-products/the-shoes/mens-shoes/men-guidance-trainer/trail-guidance-trainer) again, for the first time since early 2009. Newton Running shoes promote (http://www.newtonrunning.com/run-better/optimal-running-form) to help you maintain a proper forefoot/midfoot strike, something I've been doing since beginning my barefoot/minimalist running. However, what I found was that the shoes incorrectly modified my gait too much to be acceptable. I explain further in this episode. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS0qdQh-DmI | 1/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | CleanVideoBarefoot Slow Motion | I've been wanting to capture some video of my running form for a long time now. Today, a friend of mine joined me for a few miles to a few completely barefoot miles and we were able to pass the camcorder and take turns filming each other running. Slowing the video down gives a good indication of our current (and always evolving) form. Take a look at my form and let me know if you see any red flags. From what I can see, my alignment seems spot on and my foot is striking directly under my body. Afterwards, I still felt great and no blisters! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBITCRwV5QU | 11/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | CleanVideoOak Brook, IL | I run without a watch. Reminded why this morning. Had a beautiful meandering run in Oak Brook, Il just listening to my body tell me how far to go, and just enjoy the sunrise and scenery. This was my first real long run since surgery and the most noticeable part of atrophy is in my feet and ankles. Otherwise it was a great run to get back in the swing of things and I look forward to keeping a regular running schedule again. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41bcKHspMME | 11/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | CleanVideoMuscle Atrophy | Had to take a week off from running because last weekend I developed a skin abscess that ruptured and had to be lanced. It's amazing how fast you can experience muscle atrophy after taking a few days off! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0SdD0CdsSI | 10/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | CleanVideoVibram FiveFinger KSO Review | In this episode, I review Vibram's FiveFinger KSO shoe after having run over 1,200 miles in them. This model has been a tremendous asset for me towards changing my running form and moving to minimalist running. Without them, I wouldn't be where I am with my current running endeavors. That being said, they're not the perfect running shoe. There are a few problems with a few items including the stitching and the traction when trying to use them for running. I've now moved on to the Bikila model and hope to do another review of that version too after I put some miles on them. But the KSO is a fantastic minimalist shoe and I highly recommend it for anybody looking at getting into "barefooting". httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY9hoXzk10M | 10/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | CleanVideoTraining Strategy | In this episode, I discuss my training strategies for building up to running the 444mi of the Natchez Trace Parkway. Essentially, I am working towards maintaining an 80-120 mile per week base by springtime, then simply maintaining that until closer to the event. At that point, I will start adding running days to my week (currently only running 5) and evening out the daily mileage load across all days. I'm thinking I might start doing this around May. What do you think? Does this seem reasonable? Have you had any personal experiences within your own training to suggest I should take a different approach? For those interested, I have embedded my current training schedule at the bottom of this post (http://tspn.tv/adventure/arunsupreme/2010/10/training-strategy/). httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTg8jBzEaLM | 10/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | CleanVideoAnnouncing “Race The Trace” | Ever since beginning my journey to become an ultrarunner, I have always wanted to raise awareness and support for a cause I passionately believed in. Running can be an extremely isolated sport, but when you focus beyond yourself to support a worthy ca... | 9/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | CleanVideoFiery Gizzard Trail Run | Over the weekend my family and some friends went camping at Foster Falls, located at the southern tip of the Fiery Gizzard Trail in the South Cumberland Recreation area. We had a great time and I was able to squeeze in a nine mile trail run early Saturday morning. Running in the dark with a headlamp and Vibram FiveFingers on was especially a challenge, but very enjoyable nonetheless. It has been a while since I've posted a new podcast episode, and I am excited to be at it once again! After the stress fracture in my foot just weeks before my race, I took about 11 weeks off for rest and recovery. Also, my web host decided to flag http://arunsupreme.com as a spam site and deleted all of my files! So, I had to spend some time getting everything set up online all over again. If you follow that web address now, you will notice that the site is now located at http://tspn.tv which I explain the premise behind at http://tspn.tv/about/ if you would like to check it out further. It's good to be back! I look forward to picking back up where I left off and be on the look out for some awesome announcements very soon as well! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAsw6OhtTCc | 9/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 27 | CleanVideoStress Fracture | This past week I was delivered a bombshell when I found out I have a stress fracture in my forth metatarsal (toe bone). It is considered hairline, and I think we’ve caught it early on, but it has certainly dampened my chances of being able to run my race scheduled only two weeks away. I am very sad that I may not be able to reach my goal of running an ultra before I turn thirty, and run the race that I have trained so hard for over the past several months (although I did run a 50k distance as a training run). But my first priority, above anything else, is to stay healthy and not exacerbate the problem any further. Unfortunately, the only way to cure a stress fracture (which is essentially a hairline crack in the bone) is to stay off of it altogether. Not good news when my race is only two weeks away. Let me say right off the top that this injury was not directly caused by my minimalist or barefoot endeavors. It is an overtraining issue, pure and simple. To which my podiatrist agrees. I simply ran too many miles, too soon and didn’t allow enough time for my bone structures and ligaments to build themselves up enough. One other possible correlation is that last summer I drastically changed my diet to pescetarian which may have left me with a bit of calcium and vitamin D deficiency which are essential for bone density and recovery. Dunno? I’m going to go ahead and supplement those to try and help my recovery along. My attempts at this distance pretty closely mirror that of my time using the training site DailyMile.com starting last spring. I initially was a shod runner but that led to shin-splints and I had to start all over again. Around the same time I found out about minimalist and barefoot running and chucked the shoes for good. Throughout my training I tried to adhere closely to the 10% rule that says you shouldn’t increase your weekly mileage more than 10% week-over-week to avoid overtraining. Month over month you can see a steep increase in my mileage starting last summer: But since then it has been a very gradual stair-step increase in my weekly mileage, only topping out at a 58 mile week: Gradually over the past week or two I had started to feel a slight amount of pain in my foot, but just shook it off as a pain from stepping on a rock the wrong way. Until this past Wednesday when I went out to run a 12 mile run and I couldn’t make it any further than 1.5 miles without being in pain. I quickly called to podiatrist to help assess the pain when he delivered the sad news on Friday. At this point, I am in wait and see mode. I may or may not attempt the race on May 1st, but as previously mentioned, I really don’t want to push it and exacerbate the injury any further. With two young children at home, it is extremely difficult to stay off your feet altogether but I’ll do the best I can. As mentioned earlier, I’ve dealt with shin-splints before but never a stress fracture. This is entirely new territory for me. More than anything though, running almost every day is now just part of my life, and to loose that seems to emotionally hurt the most. Have you every had a stress fracture yourself? What did you do to get over it? Do you think supplementing calcium and vitamin D will help? Do you think trying to hobble through the race in two weeks will do more harm than good (given I completely rest in the meantime)? Thanks all for your support and encouragement! | 4/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 28 | CleanVideoCCC 15k Trail Race | This past weekend I experienced two monumental firsts for myself while competing at the Columbia Cycling Club’s 15k Trail Run: * My first time to run a race on the trails * My first time running a 50k (or 31mi) distance in one clip Adhering to my training schedule, I was due to run 31 miles on this weekend, but there was no official 50k race anywhere nearby. So sometime last week I started thinking about creative ways to get in a 50k run without being alone the whole time. Initially, I was simply looking for a running group to join up with for a small portion of my run. But, having problems finding a group that didn’t want to charge me, and was running long enough to warrant a substantial drive was hard to find. Then I came across the CCC 15k scheduled for the same day. I immediately fired up Google Maps and realized that running to the starting line of the race would be about 35k, or the exact distance I would need to use the race for the remaining miles! So that is exactly what I did! It was, without a doubt, a long day. I woke up around 3:30am and hit the road running by 4am. I wanted to give myself enough time to be able to relax and take it easy on the run, but enough time to shed some clothes and eat some food before the race. Fortunately, I was able to do that, running the 22.77 miles in 3:32 (or a casual 9:43 pace) and I arrived exactly 30 minutes before the start of the race. The race itself was wonderful! By the time I got there it was in the low-to-mid forties with clear skies. Everyone there was extremely friendly and it was an appreciably small turn-out of under a hundred people. Before the race, I also met up with Narash, a fellow Vibram FiveFinger runner who has already run a few ultras in his VFF. Two days before the race it rained pretty heavy so there were a few patches of mud to watch out for. I got a good reminder of this about 20min in when I took a tumble on a sharp turn. Fortunately, it was just on a mostly muddy patch and not rocky. As far as official race results, it looks like I came in 4th in my age division (out of 16), 20th overall (out of ~85) with an official time of 1:20:30, putting me at an 8:37 pace. Overall, I really enjoyed the race and think I’ll certainly keep it on my radar for next year! So combining the 35k 3:32 and the 15k 1:20 puts my total 50k run at 4:52, or a pace of 9:23. Granted, I ran the trail race WAY faster than I wanted to (or should have), but that’s an amazing pace for an ultra distance! I highly doubt I could keep that up for my 40mi race only 30 days away. But a boy can dream. | 3/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 29 | CleanVideoPacers | This weekend my training plan has me scheduled to run 31 miles, or 50 kilometers. By typical standards, this distance is considered an “official” ultramarathon distance, but I’m simply running it as a training run on my way to a 40 mile race on May 1st. Typically I run solo, but with these longer distances I would really like to run with other people for a variety of reasons. In the past few days I’ve called and explored a variety of running groups in town to tag along with, but to no avail. Groups are either running too late in the day, too short of a distance (I never expected to join them the whole time, but joining up for a 5mi seems unhelpful), or they want me to pay a membership due to join them. Frustrated with these options, I think I may have found a good solution this weekend. I found a 15k trail race just down the road from me put on by the Columbia Cycling Club, and quipped on DailyMile and Twitter: “Considering running 35k to the starting line of a 15k trail race on Sat. When do I OFFICIALLY get on the nut job list?” While it may seem crazy on the face of it, I think I really like this option. Although last week I was on a recovery week, the previous several weeks I have run well over 20+ miles on my long runs. So I think I’ll simply run 35k (~21.75mi) down south on the back roads to get to the start of the race. It should work out where I will have a bit of a break before the 15k (~9.32mi), I’ll run my first official trail run (in my Vibram FiveFingers nonetheless), then I’ll grab a ride home from my wife. Should be fun to run on the trails! Whew! All of that to say, after this whole experience (plus recently driving my race course) has got me thinking about having a pacer to run with me near the end of my race. I think I would really like to have someone join me on the last let of my race, but I have no idea how to find and coordinate that person. Maybe during this race this weekend I’ll find someone to join me on May 1st for 10mi or so. Here are some of the questions I have about having a pacer: * How do you find a pacer to join you? * What do you look for in a good pacer (maybe physiological or psychological)? * How long (time or distance) should you expect them to join you? * Any other tips/tricks or requirements on being, or having, a good pacer? * Want to be my pacer!?! Thanks for your thoughts! | 3/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 30 | CleanVideoRunning in the Dark | Like with real estate, there are only three important things to remember when running in the dark; safety, safety, and most importantly safety. Running in the dark can be a dangerous affair if you’re not careful. But with the proper precautions in place, it can be a wonderful time of quiet solitude. * Safety Tip #1: Proper Gear - First and foremost, you need to be able to see and be seen. Be sure to wear proper reflective running clothing, and if necessary lighting. * Safety Tip #2: Be Alert – Pay extra attention to your foot strike as to watch out for unforeseen potholes and debris in your path. Shorten your stride and be ready to jump to action to avoid any objects or idiot drivers. * Safety tip #3: Tell Somebody – This is always good advice to heed regardless, but especially when running in dark conditions. Tell a loved one, or write a note to leave on the dashboard of your car, about how long you plan to be out and what your route will be. I have found some differences between the types of drivers on the road in the early morning versus the late evening. While, for me, it is much nicer to run first thing in the morning as part of a routine, many early-morning drivers are still pretty sleepy with slow reaction times. So you have to be extra alert and ready to the few you will come across. However, while the evening drivers tend to be much more alert, there are generally many more. What other safety precautions do you take while running in the dark? Do you prefer mornings or evenings, and why? | 3/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 31 | CleanVideoSelf Support | As runs get longer and longer, more food, less clothing and just an overall change in the requirements for the run simply change. With the cold mornings quickly moving into warm days, along with my runs becoming increasingly longer, I am having to consider more and more what I bring with me. Most of my runs are alone, and lately they’ve been on extremely rural back roads with no hope of a quick water refill at a gas station. In this video I quickly discuss my initial take on self support and the challenges therein. Please let me know what best practices you have come upon when carrying all of your own food and gear on your back or waist. | 3/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 32 | CleanVideoBreastfeeding and Barefooting | Barefoot running has been getting a lot of attention lately from the press who seem mostly curious about the whole phenomenon, shoe manufactures who mostly defend their products, and now some retailers who seem outright scared of losing their customers and have resorted to fear-mongering in some cases. This video presents my perspective on the whole matter in response to a few other posts online addressing this issue, namely: * How the barefoot running movement is driving one CEO to ruin a brand. (http://www.runningquest.net/2010/01/27/running-scared-how-the-barefoot-running-movement-is-driving-one-ceo-to-ruin-a-brand/) // via RunningQuest.net * Declaration of Dependence (http://www.runningandrambling.com/2010/01/declaration-of-dependence.html) // via Donald from Running and Rambling (http://www.runningandrambling.com/) * The Mafia Business Model (http://chrismcdougall.com/blog/2010/02/the-mafia-business-model/) // via Christopher McDougall (http://chrismcdougall.com/) (author of the amazing book Born to Run (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0307266303?tag=markresperweb-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=0307266303&adid=0VW6BHAFCHS7B0BWH1QB&)) I believe every runner should decide for themselves what is best for their own body and not be afraid to experiment with new techniques and forms until they find their perfect gait. Notice, in the previous sentence I never mentioned the word barefoot or shoes! Whatever it takes to get to your optimal running form and technique… do that. For me, barefooting as been a tremendous asset in learning how to hold my posture when running and it will continue to be a part of my toolbox for the foreseeable future. | 2/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 33 | CleanVideoHomemade Energy Gel | Energy gels are an excellent source for some quick calories during a run. There are many manufactures that make gels that you can buy in disposable single packets, but you may want to consider making your own for a cost savings (about 1/5th) or to integrate more natural (less-processed) foods into your diet. Making your own is very simple and the following recipe contains a terrific mixture of carbohydrates that provide a great source of glucose (for immediate energy) and fructose (for more gradually released energy and the complex carbohydrates for more sustained energy). Recipe: * * 50% brown rice syrup (50% soluble complex carbohydrates, 45% maltose, and 3% glucose) * 30% honey (or replace honey with agave which has a lower glycemic index and will not elevate blood sugar) * 20% Molasses (excellent source of potassium, black strap the highest/best) * 1/8-ish tsp sea salt (sodium for electrolyte replacement) * Add vanilla extract or lemon/lime to taste * May add caffeine powder if desired I use the Gel Flask Clip-on from Ultimate Direction to carry mine which works very well for transporting. Please let me know if you have, or decide to try out, making your own and what you have found that might work better. I would love your feedback! [As a production note, sorry for what may have come across as a choppy video, I rambled on a bit and needed to edit the length of the content down to under ten minutes as not to bore you to death.] | 2/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 34 | CleanVideo100 Days | My very first ultramarathon is exactly 100 days away from today on May 1st, 2010. It's called the Strolling Jim (http://www.tynesweb.com/sj40 (http://www.tynesweb.com/sj40)) and takes place in a rural part of Tennessee in a town called Wartrace. I'm feeling good about everything and just wanted to give an update about my training progress. Be sure to let me know if you plan on running the Country Music Marathon at the end of April! | 1/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 35 | CleanVideoBanished | Today I was asked to leave the Rec Center because I was wearing only socks on the treadmill and another patron complained. I've been running there in my Vibram Five Finger shoes with no problems, but apparently this was crossing the line. What would you do (outside of actually putting sneakers on)? | 1/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 36 | CleanVideoWinter Apparel | Running in below freezing weather is always a challenge, especially for such a simple sport that requires nothing but shear will-power to put one foot in front of the other. Gearing up for running in sub-freezing temperatures requires proper gear and today I share some of the winter gear I’ve been using lately. After I shot this video, I full-on bonked at about an hour-and-a-half into the run (http://www.dailymile.com/people/marckrejci/entries/712685), and had to stop for a bit to refuel. Not sure if it was all of the Christmas cookies or the cold weather, but cut the run a little short to re-energize myself. Let me know what your favorite winter running gear is, or if you just bypass the cold altogether and head for the rat-wheel… er, um I mean treadmill, instead. Links: * Marmot DryClime Jacket (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012R9WN6?tag=markresperweb-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B0012R9WN6&adid=05FBSYHEP2JYMERMBNF2&) * EarBags (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0026015FQ?tag=markresperweb-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B0026015FQ&adid=11JJNJ17KM5TSZFYF9XM&) * Zoot Arm Warmer (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002UJYW2G?tag=markresperweb-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B002UJYW2G&adid=0F437CS6QEPZ6MH11R7Q&) * Tune Belt (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000M51T12?tag=markresperweb-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B000M51T12&adid=0KFKX2JNJ9Q6QD5TEXYX&) * Ultimate Direction Gel Flask Clip-on (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000SE5T5E?tag=markresperweb-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B000SE5T5E&adid=0G3DX0E9Q666J48XF46H&) * Injinji Tetrasok (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012LWV30?tag=markresperweb-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B0012LWV30&adid=0E0M5A1X8FGZPADJFEYS&) | 12/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 37 | CleanVideoRunning Log | Quick update on my running progress. Been fighting off a cold the last week and my weekly mileage has suffered. However, today was my longest run yet in my Vibram FiveFinger shoes! (13.74mi) Cold day today with temps in the very low 30’s. Got up early and left just after 5am in the pitch dark of morning. Was misting/raining a bit which made for some additional rubbing on my “shoes”, which in turn lead to a seam on my right foot cutting it to the point of bleeding. Should heal in a day or two. Looking forward to feeling better and picking up the weekly mileage again. | 12/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 38 | CleanVideoChia Seeds | As an endurance athlete (especially a pescetarian one) I am always on the lookout for high-quality super-food that will keep me going further and faster in a natural, healthy way. Recently I came across Chia seeds that reportedly used to be used by the Aztec warriors during their battles until the Spanish invasion when they destroyed chia (or salvia) crops in order to destroy their food supply. These little suckers are natures super-food that absorbs 12 times its weight in water and are very rich in omega-3 fatty acids, provide protein, fiber as well as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper, iron, molybdenum, niacin, and zinc. They have no real flavor profile, so they can be mixed into just about anything. Or just eat them alone (with water) for a very light source of some powerful nutrition. If you’re an athlete, seek these out and give them a try! | 12/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 39 | CleanVideoRunning Log | Quick update about my training progress. Talk a bit about running in minimalist shoes, and some alternative natural foods to run with. Enjoyed this sunny/cold morning run in Spring Hill! | 11/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 40 | CleanVideoRoad ID | Today I received my new @RoadID bracelet, and wanted to share the concept behind this little piece of athletic jewelry. I generally do not like industries that market themselves based on fear, like many of the “child-safety” products on the market. But when running on the road for as long as I am (or will be in the coming months) it is nice to be able to comfort your loved ones that if the worst should happen, emergency first-responders would know everything they need to be able to help. A very small price to pay for that peace-of-mind. If you’re interested in getting one for yourself, you could use the coupon number “ThanksMarc558087” which is good for $1 off any Road ID order placed by 11/27/2009. Simply click on the link at the bottom of this post to get the discount. | 11/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 41 | CleanVideoGrey Ghost 5K | On Halloween I got to run my first race in my Vibram Five Finger shoes during Spring Hill’s inaugural Grey Ghost 5k. After the morning showers passed, it was perfect running weather on a beautiful out-and-back course. The post-race activities were very fun for the whole family too, and my son got to run his very first race too! (it was like a 50’ run for 2-4yr old children) | 11/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 42 | CleanVideoBlood Type | Two primary benefits of knowing my blood type for distance running are being able to eat according to my blood type, and to have that information listed on a (soon to be purchased) Road ID bracelet for emergency first responders. I bought an EldonCard Home Blood Type Kit from Amazon, followed the basic instructions and within a few short minutes, found out my blood type! I know that you can find this information out for free by donating blood, but I have a disorder called Meniere’s Disease that includes severe bouts of dizziness and vertigo, which has led me to passing out (in a bad way) when donating in the past. So this was a much better option for me. | 10/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 43 | CleanVideoPodiatrist | I have certainly learned the hard way about proper form when barefoot running. After seeing a doctor, and a few weeks of recovery, I am back at it again in full force. | 10/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 44 | CleanVideoBarefoot Running | For a few months now I have been experimenting with barefoot running, a trend that seems to be catching some steam in the running community. Over the weekend, I found myself reverting back to my old heel-striking form which has caused me to get injured again. Today, I wanted to introduce you to some of the basic principals of this philosophy and what I have learned so far. Hopefully, you will be intrigued by the idea as well and I’d love to hear your thoughts. | 9/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 45 | CleanVideoGoal Setting | Today I talk about setting goals and picking races. My goal is to complete an ultra before I’m 30, and to eventually participate in multiday events. How do you set your goals and what are they? | 9/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 46 | CleanVideoIntroduction | Introducing a video podcast about my journey to become an ultramarathon runner. This is the pilot episode for what I hope will be a video log that chronicles my journey to become an ultrarunner. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast in iTunes (once its available). | 9/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 46 Episodes |
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