Most running advice is written by people who weigh 143 pounds and think “strength training” is holding a cold brew while they scroll Strava. Which is fine. Love that for them. But if you’re over 200 lbs, a race isn’t just “a fun little jog through nature.” It’s a physics experiment where …
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Race Report – Soul Crusher 10 Miler (a.k.a. Twelve-ish Miler of Doom)
Veteran Acres – Crystal Lake, IL Some races are “challenging.” Some are “hilly.” And then there’s Soul Crusher, which is best described as: What if Satan personally designed a 5K loop and the race directors said, yeah, let's run it THREE TIMES and then tack on a bonus tour of the park out of …
Trail Running Podcasts
🎙️ Top 10 Trail Running Podcasts The Midpacker PodcastFocusing on the experiences of mid-pack and back-of-the-pack runners, this podcast shares stories and insights from those who embody the heart of the trail running community. Trail Runner NationA veteran podcast offering …
Race Report: 2025 Sugar Badger 50 Mile
TL;DR: I DNF’d at the 50-mile turnaround in Brodhead, but it was still a great day out there! I woke up bright and early at 4am in Illinois, hitting the road and arriving at the race with just enough time to scramble and get my gear together. Unfortunately, I missed the race instructions at the …
effectively training your abdominals
Train Your Core Smartly: Use planks, vacuums, and stabilization exercises more often than weighted crunches 1. Rethinking Core Training Many people think “core” means just the abs (the six-pack). In reality, your core includes all the muscles that stabilize your spine and pelvis: not only the …
And I Thought Scotty Loved Us
What the Sugar Badger 50 Teaches You About Cutoffs, Cruelty, and Cranking Through Fatigue Let me just say this up front: I love Ten Junk Miles. I love the podcast. I love the community. I love what they’re doing with the Sugar Badger races. But as I sat with my spreadsheet and the official race …
Sugar Badger 50 Mile
🕓 Race Day Check-In for 50 Mile 🔖 What You’ll Get at Check-In To finish the Sugar Badger 50 Mile within the 14-hour cutoff, the slowest average pace you can maintain is: 🐢 16 minutes and 48 seconds per mile Here's the math: So, as long as you stay under …
uLTRA Honey Stinger Waffles
Why Ultra Runners Choose Honey Stinger Waffles When and How Ultra Runners Use Honey Stinger Waffles 1. Pre-Run Fueling 2. During an Ultra Marathon or Long Training Run 3. Mid-Race Aid Stations 4. Recovery Snack Considerations for Ultra Runners Alternative Uses …
Endurance Fueling Strategy: Optimized Race Nutrition for a 30-Mile Run
Here’s a customized fueling plan for a 220-pound, 41-year-old man running a 30-mile race, assuming the race takes 5-6 hours (or longer depending on pace and terrain). The plan includes calories, carbs, hydration, and electrolytes to keep energy levels stable and prevent bonking or …
The Ultimate Guide to America’s Best Trail Running Towns: Where Mud, Mountains, and Microbrews Collide
Once you’ve caught the trail-running bug, there’s no going back. Your road-running past? A distant memory. Your treadmill days? Pure comedy. You’re officially a dirt worshipper, a connoisseur of rocky ascents, and a lover of the wilderness underfoot. Every step leads you deeper into the thrill of …