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Do you feel like recovery from training your runs, hikes or long adventures and races is more of a challenge these days? If your “recovery sleep” feels more like staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., you’re not alone and not imagining it! And, it may be more than just training stress!
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Do you feel like recovery from training your runs, hikes or long adventures and races is more of a challenge these days? If your “recovery sleep” feels more like staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., you’re not alone and not imagining it! And, it may be more than just training stress!
Thru-hiking will change you in many ways. Your attitude toward cleanliness, what foods go together, and attentiveness to how much things weigh are a few
The year I turned 50, I was managing a lot of change in my life. I moved to a different state, lost my 15-year-old dog,
How do you know when you should legitimately call it quits from a hard fall/nagging injury vs. sucking it up and continuing the race?
Running has taken many forms in my life: glory, punishment, escape, healing, meditation. Pregnancy and motherhood reshaped everything, teaching me to treat my body with tenderness. Six months after giving birth, I found myself running not for records or miles but to celebrate the strength and endurance of my whole being.
Do you still train when you feel a cold coming on or when you are mildly sick? How do you know when to call it
As trail runners, we have all faced this: you’re halfway through a hard climb, and your body wants to stop. Your brain says, “Maybe I
The Wonderland Trail at a Glance Permits Since the entirety of the trail is inside Mount Rainier National Park, permits are necessary for all overnight
I’m always struggling to find a sports bra that fits well. Do you have any tips on fit, or what to look for when choosing
Spring is my sweet spot for travel planning. It’s when I’m shaking off the dregs of winter and planning a kickass year ahead. This year,
“Beginning of the 2024 Cocodona 250…….. Let’s Go!” Corinne Shalvoy’s voice rang out on the livestream as runners surged over the start line, their headlamps slicing through the predawn haze in Black Canyon City. I was watching live from a world away, steaming through the Caribbean Sea aboard a Coast Guard cutter, on a mission to deter illegal migration and drug trafficking before it reached America’s shores.
Planning a thru-hike in a month or less is a gargantuan task, but it can be done. It requires attention to detail, focus, and also a willingness to let some things ride. It helps if you have done a long-distance hike prior. Familiarity with the trail you intend to hike can really help as well. If you’re crunched for time and think you have what it takes to pull off the planning here’s how to do it!
