Explore the trails at night and scare your friends at 1:00 AM during your 100+ miler with this T-Rex headlamp. It is also perfect for volunteering at an aid station, you will be the life of the food tent party! Easily press jaw to turn on the light and unleash three realistic roars (and STOMPS)! … Continue reading Dinosaur Headlamp from Big Discoveries Review for Ultrarunners
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Baker Trail Ultrachallenge COMPLETE! (2023)
Me and Stephen at the finish About This year, the UltraChallenge started at the northern trailhead in Forest County at 6:30 AM. Runners followed the Baker Trail south for 40 miles to Summerville, then turned east to Brookville, and ended at the Evangelical Methodist Church. The deadline for finishing was 8:30 PM. Packet pickup was … Continue reading Baker Trail Ultrachallenge COMPLETE! (2023)
Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50 Miler Race Report (2022)
I got a really nice GRT tumbler. My results Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50 Miler Stats Elevation and Pace Analysis 12:35:3915:07 min/mi3rd F OA17/36 OA6,824 ft elevation gainFlood warningMud Flat me Gear It was going to be a rainy Spring day, so for this kind of weather I like to wear shorts and knee high … Continue reading Glacier Ridge Trail Ultra 50 Miler Race Report (2022)
Using a Massage Gun for Post Ultramarathon Recovery
https://youtu.be/REFUWhQ7KmU Subscribe to my YouTube channel Please note: I am no longer an affiliate athlete of Ultra Recovery, but I provide my honest opinion. Update (06/05/23): I have no idea what happened with this product or the business. I have not heard from them for a long time and their website is no longer up. … Continue reading Using a Massage Gun for Post Ultramarathon Recovery
Stephen’s 54 Mile Run to Hell and Back (07/09/22)
Stephen, my wonderful husband of over a decade, completed the locally (Western Pennsylvania) known To Hell and Back run. He wanted to know if I'd like him to write about his day for my blog, and of course, I said, "yeah!" To Hell and Back - Solo Trail Run Report By Stephen Mick On Easter … Continue reading Stephen’s 54 Mile Run to Hell and Back (07/09/22)
Oil Creek 100 Race Report (2021)
2021 results for all three race distances because it was a record year for DNFs. 50k: 196 had bib numbers assigned. 170 started. 28 DNF'd. Normally a handful of DNF's at most. 100k: 117 had bib numbers assigned. 107 started. 42 DNF'd. 39% drop is a new record. 100 miler: 94 had bib numbers assigned. … Continue reading Oil Creek 100 Race Report (2021)
The Get Lucky 50/50 50 Miler Race Report (2022)
Race Start https://youtu.be/mS7kATFfQGM Get Lucky 50/50 race start. Please visit my YouTube and subscribe! 10:23:33 Overall: 32/54 (1 DNF) Overall Female: 5th AG: 1st - got a bottle of wine! Blackberry Merlot from the local Dragonfly Winery est. 2017 50 mi PB/PR Worked my butt off for this. The out-and-back course Me and Bryan I … Continue reading The Get Lucky 50/50 50 Miler Race Report (2022)
Badwater 267 Virtual Race Report (2022)
What is Badwater 267 VR? The Badwater 267 Virtual Race is a virtual combination of running Badwater Cape Fear, Salton Sea and 135. Learn about the virtual race, here. Here's my 267 Mile journey Badwater 267 VR, 01/01/2022, Day 1, Run 1 A perfect run in the rain, very therapeutic. 54° F. My husband got … Continue reading Badwater 267 Virtual Race Report (2022)
Baker Trail UltraChallenge 50 Miler Stories (2021)
Part of the Butler County Milers crew Before the race started, we were standing around and I happened to look down at my legs, a tick was crawling up my left leg. I pinched it, tossed it into the grass and checked myself for more nasty bloodsuckers. The rest of the time that we stood … Continue reading Baker Trail UltraChallenge 50 Miler Stories (2021)
Plant-Based Running Coach – Kyle Kranz
Plant-based running coach Kyle Kranz review. Visit Kyle's informative YouTube channel and follow him on Instagram and Twitter. Coach Kyle is professional, provides a high quality run coaching service, and is a kind person. Learn more about Kyle's services at kylekranz.com