A Review of Hydration Systems for When You Must Carry Water November 1, 2011 (Boulder, CO) — In the first article of this two-part series, I provided a few strategies for organizing your long run so that you can get the aid you need without having to carry it with you. However, often the easiest solution for staying hydrated/fueled during long runs is to simply carry what you … [Read more...] about Long Run Hydration Strategies, Part 2
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Long Run Hydration Strategies
The Logistics of a Long Run When Aid is Mandatory By Adam Hodges October 29, 2011 (Boulder, CO) — Thanks to bike jerseys with pockets and bikes with water bottle cages, staying hydrated and fueled during long bike rides tends to be a fairly straightforward task. In contrast, figuring out how to stay hydrated and fueled during long runs always seems to be a challenge. Below … [Read more...] about Long Run Hydration Strategies
Tips for High Altitude Trail Running
Reach New Heights with a Smart Race Strategy September 1, 2011 (Boulder, CO) — There’s nothing quite like running on mountain trails to experience the freedom of running and the breathtaking beauty of the world. And racing on high altitude trails adds a whole new dimension to the competitive challenge of running, dishing out steep ascents and elevation gains that are rarely … [Read more...] about Tips for High Altitude Trail Running
Cadence Counts for Improved Running Form
Optimize Your Stride Rate for More Efficient Running August 1, 2011 (Boulder, CO) — One thing that all elite distance runners have in common is a remarkably similar stride rate. They run at a cadence of about 90 or more steps per foot each minute. This cadence remains similar whether it’s the start of a race, the middle or the finishing kick. The rest of us can learn from … [Read more...] about Cadence Counts for Improved Running Form
Tips for a Speedier Recovery
How to Rebound from Hard Training Days July 1, 2011 (Boulder, CO) — Everyone knows that improving athletic performance requires putting in the requisite amount of work during training sessions. Yet given the propensity for type-A athletes to pile on as much training as possible in the quest for greater performance gains, the flip side of the training equation can easily be … [Read more...] about Tips for a Speedier Recovery