Race-Specific Training: The Biggest Bang For Your Buck
Ian Torrence discusses race-specific training for different kinds of trail races and ultramarathons.
It’s Transvulcania week, and iRunFar is covering the Canary Islands event! The Vertical Kilometer is on Thursday, and the Ultra and Half Marathon are on Saturday. Follow along!
Ian Torrence discusses race-specific training for different kinds of trail races and ultramarathons.
The Trail Sisters discuss what makes a good pacer for trail ultramarathons.
Joe Uhan writes about the importance of heart-rate training.
Luke Nelson writes about risk and how to manage it in the sport of trail running.
Six tests every runner should take to help monitor their health and well-being.
A how-to for locating and the basic navigation of trails for beginner trail runners.
Joe Uhan explains how to protect your quadriceps with hip-centric uphill and downhill running.
Ian Torrence discusses pacing, strategy, and recovery techniques for a multi-day stage race.
Joe Uhan introduces exercises to help stabilize the hips and trunk to prevent side-leaning compensation while running.
An excerpt from the book ‘Where the Road Ends: A Guide to Trail Running’ by Meghan M. Hicks and Bryon Powell.
Ian Torrence explains how to train for a multi-day stage race.
Injured tissue rebuilding… and what you can do to help it, explained!
Funny stories from early experiences learning about trail running through trial and error.
The Trail Sisters write about menstruation and how it affects trail runners.
Ian Torrence describes how to use multiple new technologies for developing an accurate race-day ultramarathon pacing strategy.
Joe Uhan discusses the four-part process of healing plantar fasciitis.
Geoff Roes writes about how you know when or if you need to cut a run short because you feel bad.
The Trail Sisters discuss their relationships with and approaches to body weight and running.
Joe Uhan explains the basics of heart-rate training.
Geoff Roes writes about getting out for a run when the weather is unpleasant.
Joe Uhan describes the “Short and Long” exercise, which promotes hip flexion and extension in the run stride.
Joe Uhan explains ‘The Grind Mile’ as part of a warm-up before hard running.
