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  • Race Ready Shorts and Tights
    ...e to carry a cell phone comfortably is an important safety aid. I classify Race Ready as 'form fitting' rather than 'graduated compression' as they provide I often run with my Race Ready shorts loaded up with:
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  • In a race, walk before you have to
    If you have to walk in a race due to exhaustion or [[Muscle|muscle]] fatigue, it is too late to get much It is not clear to me if the optimum marathon strategy is to run the whole race at a reasonably even pace, or if it is faster to take [[Walking Breaks]]. I
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  • Pre-Race Meals
    What you eat before a race is critical to your performance and enjoyment. The most important thing is * Pasta is the classic pre-race meal, but may not be the best choice. Some people find that grains like pas
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  • Race Simulation
    ...he stress and recovery time of the actual race. For 10K and shorter races, race simulation is not necessary as recovery from these races is short enough to =Marathon Race Simulation=
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  • Training for your first 100 mile race
    ...should help you prepare for the remarkable challenge of running a 100 mile race. ...unded by the fact that there is little lore around training for a 100-mile race. Ultrarunning is where marathon running was in the 70's; an emerging sport.
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  • Your First 100 Mile Race
    These tips are intended to provide some advice for your first 100 mile race. Not all tips will be applicable to all racers, but some of them may be use ...u pain, but they will slow you down and can prevent you from finishing the race. If you start to feel a blister forming, deal with it as soon as you can. T
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  • Race Checklist
    ...s also a good spot to record lessons learned from prior races. Below is my race checklist to give you some ideas. * Take to race
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  • Timed Race Chart
    ...me that has elapsed. You will then see what your projected pace is for the race. ...xlength="2" size="2" name="duration" value="24"></td><td>The length of the race in hours</td>
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  • Post Race Recovery
    [[File:NC24 Recovery.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Recovering from a 24 hour race. Notice the hoodie and warm blanket, the comfortable slippers, the drink, a ...ower half marathons. This advice applies to those simply recovering from a race, but also to those [[Racing 2 Marathons]], doing [[Back to Back Marathons]]
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  • Salming Race
    {{DISPLAYTITLE:Salming Race R21 Review}} ..., a problem that all too common with modern shoes. Overall, I consider the Race as "Worth Considering." {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}}
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  • Blister Prevention and Socks
    If you are wearing light weight racing [[Shoes]] for a short distance race, then go for light weight socks. Otherwise, I would not worry too much abou
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  • Shoes
    ...a [[Maximalist]] shoe when they run a 5K, while others will run a 100-mile race barefoot. There is no maximum distance that can be run in any given shoe; i
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  • Race Ready Shorts and Tights
    ...e to carry a cell phone comfortably is an important safety aid. I classify Race Ready as 'form fitting' rather than 'graduated compression' as they provide I often run with my Race Ready shorts loaded up with:
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  • How To Train
    * '''Endurance'''. It's generally accepted that training is required to race longer distances. Being a fast 5K runner doesn't mean you can run the marat ...O<sub>2</sub>max]] resulting in faster race pace, which results in shorter race times, and the fractional utilization for the shorter times is shorter. Thi
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  • 2008 Double Crossing of the Grand Canyon
    ...gain, a run of about 47 miles with only two hills. Instead of the typical 'race report', I did a pictorial report of 17 annotated images. ...double crossing took me about 14:15, which is very slow, but it was not a race. The 120 pictures taken accounted for some of the time, but there was also
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  • 2009 Hinson Lake 24 Hour
    ...for the leaders and back-of-the-packer runners, but a completely different race. Some of the different races I saw run at HL24 include... == Marathon preparation race ==
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  • 2009 Laurel Valley 35
    ...Sinclair, wisely requires each competitor to finish a sub-13 hours 50 mile race and to act as a sweep the first time. The sweeps are the last people throug ...s you to be self reliant, and this builds self confidence. Having run this race inspires me to run other self supported distances in the future. The only d
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  • 2009 Massanutten Trails 100
    The MMT100 is generally considered the toughest 100 mile race east of the Rockies, and one of the toughest in the US. Some of that toughn * '''Buzzard Rock.''' The first part of the race starts easy, a road section, a nice trail, then a solid climb up to Buzzard
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  • How to eat a Gel
    ...s much harder than at lower intensity. You need to practice eating gels at race pace! Also, some gels are easier to digest than others, and some may requir
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  • In a race, walk before you have to
    If you have to walk in a race due to exhaustion or [[Muscle|muscle]] fatigue, it is too late to get much It is not clear to me if the optimum marathon strategy is to run the whole race at a reasonably even pace, or if it is faster to take [[Walking Breaks]]. I
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  • Practical Tapering
    Tapering is a critical part of training for a race, but getting the taper right is not simple. ...s afterward, so any [[Long Run|long runs]] performed within 3 weeks of the race will produce their benefit in subsequent races. However, there is little sc
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  • Pre-Race Meals
    What you eat before a race is critical to your performance and enjoyment. The most important thing is * Pasta is the classic pre-race meal, but may not be the best choice. Some people find that grains like pas
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  • Tapering Tips
    ...ble the week before the race. This can be tough if you are traveling for a race and want to sight see. ...e a regular user. This is true if you are intending to use caffeine in the race or not. Reduced caffeine will make you tired and cranky, but it may be wort
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  • The Golden Rule of Racing
    <center><big>'''''Never do something in a race you have not practiced in training'''''</big></center> * Perform [[Race Simulation]] as part of your training.
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  • 2010 Statistics
    |Longest Race (Time) |Longest Race (Distance)
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  • Slowing up at Weymouth Woods 100K
    ...LapSplits100K.htm, ,] it is immediately obvious that people slow up in the race. But does everyone? And by how much? I pulled the split times (via some cus ...t the time difference between the fastest and slowest runners grows as the race progresses. Initially there is about 2,000 seconds between the fastest and
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  • A brief guide to ultramarathon distances
    ...n ultramarathon, but without the problems of the 100 mile races. A 50 mile race requires respect, but a runner with the dedication to focus on the training ...tation from the marathon distance. Very few runners can complete a 50 mile race without some walking and eating solid food. The 50 mile distance also gener
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  • Aerobic Interval Training 101
    ...s found that you can calculate an effective [[VO2max]] value based on your race performances. This number, which Jack Daniels calls [[VDOT]] can then be us
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  • Blister Prevention
    ...spare [[Shoes]] that are slightly larger, or thinner socks for later in a race can help with this problem. Of course, getting the fit right is hard, as yo ...m your toes nails so they are short. I'm told that a pedicure before a big race is a good idea.
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  • Cadence Q and A
    '''Timothy''': Lastly it seemed like my heart race was about 10 BPM less tonight and my pace was about 30 seconds per mile fas
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  • Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
    ...c stress is why marathon runners are often hobbling around the day after a race. The good news is that a bout of DOMS inducing exercise provides protection ...orkout can make you a much stronger runner, and have benefits even on flat race courses. Don't just use the downhill to recover from the uphill, but work o
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  • Race Simulation
    ...he stress and recovery time of the actual race. For 10K and shorter races, race simulation is not necessary as recovery from these races is short enough to =Marathon Race Simulation=
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  • Essential Ultrarunning Tips
    * '''Run/Walk'''. In any race, you have to know what pace you can maintain. Getting this wrong in an ultr * [[Training for your first 100 mile race]]
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  • Golden Rule of Tapering
    <big>'''''Only run at race pace or faster during the taper period'''''</big>
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  • How Often To Run
    ...race effort, can be recovered from quite quickly in well trained runners. Race distances of 5-10Km could be recovered from in 2-3 days, though this time i ...y Interval Training| HIIT]] can be recovered as quickly as 24 hours, short race distances in 48 hours, but marathon, ultramarathon, and [[Delayed Onset Mus
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  • Hypothermia
    ...ut also this is the time that the temperature drops the fastest. In a long race, this is often a psychological and physiological low point, creating a perf ...risk. If you are with someone, especially if you are pacing them on a long race, monitor them for symptoms of hypothermia. Medical help is required for the
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  • Individuality and the Experiment of One
    ...]]. It means that you may need to train, eat, [[Zeo Sleep Monitor|sleep]], race differently to others. What does this mean to you? Be prepared to experimen
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  • Introduction to Workout Types
    ...ing. Generally, a long run is at an easy pace, often well below the target race pace. However, a number of running plans include some type of higher paced ...form of hill running. A long run can be hilly to prepare for a long, hilly race.
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  • Jack Daniels
    ...specifying training paces based on fitness, and measuring fitness based on race performance, something other plans, including [[FIRST]] have built on. The ...ence 'V dot' or 'VDOT'. Typically the value for VDOT is a looked up from a race performance, and the resulting value is usually fairly close to the runners
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  • Magnesium
    ...ton marathon showed a significant drop in serum magnesium levels after the race<ref name="Rose-1970"/>. Other studies showed a similar drop in magnesium le ...evels, as well as higher cholesterol and blood pressure (adjusted for age, race, BMI, smoking)<ref name="MaFolsom1995"/>.
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  • Practical Aerobic Intervals
    ...target time for a race. Please repeat out loud "I will enter the time of a race I've completed". More seriously, this is a very common mistake that you nee
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  • Practical Hydration
    ...he run may be sufficient, depending on how much you sweat and how long the race takes you. For longer runs, you may need to consume salt during the run. I
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  • Practical Interval Training
    * If you are training for a race, I would highly recommend you buy the books [[Jack Daniels Running Formula]
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  • Running in the Dark
    ...the few daylight hours that are available. You may also find yourself in a race that takes place in darkness. Either way, running in darkness brings its ow
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  • Running in the Rain
    ...ot sure what I could've done to avoid this, other than dropping out of the race.
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  • Sleep Deprivation in Overnight Events
    ...ls rising up from the middle of a lake. (This happened on my first 24 hour race). Hallucinations can also be complex and complete, as with one of my co-run * [[Training for your first 100 mile race]]
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  • Thoughts on Marathon Pacing
    * Marathon pacing is an act of sacrifice; it is not your race or your goals. You are there to help others. ...sign with your target time on your back. (No one can see your front in the race.) The pace organizer may not provide this, so be self sufficient.
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  • Training for your first 100 mile race
    ...should help you prepare for the remarkable challenge of running a 100 mile race. ...unded by the fact that there is little lore around training for a 100-mile race. Ultrarunning is where marathon running was in the 70's; an emerging sport.
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  • Using a marathon pace group
    == Race Specific Notes == Each race is different, so find out the following information for your race.
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  • Running Calculator
    ...b>2</sub>max]] and associated paces, you will need the results of a recent race into the form below. ...had a break from training since your last race, you should not use an old race result.
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  • VDOT
    VDOT is a measure of running ability and is calculated from a race performance based on [[Jack Daniels Running Formula]]. The number reflects ...a race, the faster you need to train. Jack Daniels book provides tables of race performances to use to look up a VDOT number. This VDOT number is then used
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  • Why compression clothes
    Examples of form fitting clothing include [[Race Ready Shorts and Tights]] and [[UnderArmour HeatGear Top]].
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  • Athlinks
    This is a great site for finding your race results, as they agregate lots of different results sites. It allows you to
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  • Mapmyrun
    ...ut a route? Need to know how far your ran? Need to check the accuracy of a race course? This is the site. As a training log? Not so much.
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  • About Fellrnr
    ...y run a maximum of 6 miles before. I was nearly the last one to finish the race competing for DFL with a 70-year-old woman. I could barely walk for a week
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  • Races
    This is my race calendar, showing my past results (along with race reports) and my future plans. I've not been racing much since a knee injury Not a race, but I hiked the [[2015 West Highland Way| West Highland Way]].
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  • Notes from a high mileage experiment
    | [[Post Race Recovery|Post race recovery]]
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  • High Intensity Interval Training
    Remember, you can estimate your [[VO2max|VO<sub>2</sub>max]] from a race performance using a [[Running Calculator]].
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  • The Science of High Intensity Interval Training-table
    ...training is at an unusually high intensity that is probably close to a 10K race, three times a week.
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  • The Science of High Intensity Interval Training
    * There is some evidence that HIIT improves race performance in short events (<60 minutes), but no evidence for longer event
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  • Walking Breaks
    ...thon runners, and most ultrarunners, walking is a key part of a successful race. We will look at this in four sections – benefits of walking, run/walk pa Walking in a race has a lot of advantages
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  • Chocolate Milk for Recovery
    == Post Race Recovery == After a race I will usually take something simpler and faster acting. I will mix 1-2 sco
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  • Medium Intensity High Volume Intervals
    ...hard to evaluate those metrics. Comparing their training paces with their race performance, it appears they run these intervals at around their marathon p ==Estimated race paces==
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  • Running Trails
    * '''Starting Line Position''' In a trail race, it can be very important to get your position on the starting line right.
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  • Broken 5K
    .... That gave him a very good preview of the course, as he was running it at race pace.
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  • FIRST
    ...select training paces based on your actual fitness measured by a previous race. Using training paces based on your target finish time will increase the ri ...ve a big gap between your prior marathon and using this plan for your next race.
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  • Taping
    ...d it's best to gain experience with different tapes before using them in a race. Even putting a piece of tape on the edge of your hand will give you an ide ...emi-macerated skin, where I'd kept the skin wet for several hours to mimic race conditions.
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  • 2010 Mount Mitchell Challenge
    * It was great to see so many familiar faces at the race. I love the sociable, friendly nature of ultrarunning. I also think that th * I do not do well at altitude, even as low as this race is. When I'm rich and famous, I'll get an [[Altitude Training]] System.
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  • Yasso 800s
    ...how fast you can run a race of a given distance is how fast you can run a race of a different distance. This prediction combines your aerobic capacity and ...can be a useful predictor. A more effective predictor is to use a shorter race with the [[VDOT Calculator]].
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  • Fueling in an Ultra
    In an ultramarathon race, fueling is critical to success. These tips represent my thoughts and exper * What works for you on one race may not work for you on another; be adaptable.
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  • Aid Stations
    ...s well in an ultra can make a significant difference to your race time and race experience. Here are my tips… ...icker than you realize, and distracts you from the task at hand; running a race. I have spent far too much time in aid stations, and seen others do the sam
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  • Heat Acclimation Training
    ...imate for a race, or if you are training in the cool part of the day for a race in the warmer times. In addition, heat acclimation can improve cold weather
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  • Drop Bags
    ...r turns inclement, a waterproof can be the difference between a successful race and a DNF. [[Running in the Rain]] * Lights. Rather than carry a light for the whole race, putting one/two in a drop bag makes life easier. If you have multiple drop
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  • Impact of Heat on Marathon Performance
    This graph works well for runners finishing the race at 3 hour pace or faster, but that excludes the majority of marathon runner ...tion will allow you to reset your goals and promote a flexible approach on race day.
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  • 2010 Umstead 100
    * Umstead is an amazingly well organized race, with great [[Aid Stations]] and even better aid station staff. The aid sta * Seeing the winner of the race finished in an unbelievable 13:23, setting a new course record by over an h
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  • 2009 Sweaty Butt 50K
    ...at ass, rather strangely does not involve an obese donkey, but rather is a race that has "no fee, no awards, no wimps". One of the things I love about ultr ...rganized - the arrangements were perfect for the nature of the course. The race had a nice internet sign up, emailed updates, including maps - perfect.
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  • Running in the Heat
    ...in heat you are not used to is dangerous. Traveling to a warmer area for a race is especially risky. Look out for the following warning signs, and if you h
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  • Your First 100 Mile Race
    These tips are intended to provide some advice for your first 100 mile race. Not all tips will be applicable to all racers, but some of them may be use ...u pain, but they will slow you down and can prevent you from finishing the race. If you start to feel a blister forming, deal with it as soon as you can. T
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  • When to eat Energy Gels in the Marathon
    ...worthwhile to consume a packet a couple of minutes before the start of the race. It is easy to consume a gel at this point, and the body can start to diges ...you want to try energy gels with protein, you need to try these out '''at race pace'''.
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  • Recovery Runs
    After a race it is quite possible to suffer from [[Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness]] (DOMS
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  • Racing 2 Marathons
    ...k Marathons]]. However, racing the marathon distance is very different. To race the distance means you are running to perform as well as you can. For some, ...you may suffer very different levels of damage. Follow the steps in [[Post Race Recovery]].
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  • 2010 Keys 100
    ...ce, but only 34 finished it, which is a high DNF rate, even for a 100 mile race. ...the sun made a huge difference to the perceived heat stress. For me, the race divided roughly into quarters
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  • AltoLab
    ...ke me faster, which in turn allows for harder training as well as improved race performance.
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  • Downhill Running
    ...s on his way to win the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowdon_Race Snowdon Race in Wales]. Image by [https://www.flickr.com/photos/theancientbrit/ Denis Eg =Race Strategy for Hilly Courses=
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  • Running Breakthroughs
    ...ill Running]]. When I started ultrarunning, I would get part way through a race and my quads would be weak and painful. Once I started doing hill training
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  • Safe Speedwork
    ...ormance, or based on feel. Selecting a speedwork pace based on your target race pace is more likely to result in injury.
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  • The Last 10K
    This is my personal perspective on the last 10K of the marathon race, with my suggestions around what you can learn from this experience. * '''Muscular Fatigue.''' This may be most obvious the day or so after the race. If you have [[Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness]], this is an indication that
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  • Stretching
    <ref name="10K">Injuries to runners: A study of entrants to a 10,000 meter race http://ajs.sagepub.com/content/14/2/151.short</ref>
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  • Book Review - Fixing Your Feet
    ...not uncommon for people to encounter their first foot issues on a 100 mile race, even when they have covered the distance before.
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  • The Runners Diet
    ...hological state is so different. Though I indulge in foods I love before a race, the pleasure is reduced by the tension, so they don’t create an ongoing
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  • 2010 Hinson Lake 24 Hour
    As usual, I'll try to use this race report to document what worked and what did not, as well as trying to give ...e conditions but also to my own conditioning. The weather forecast for the race was 94, with an actual high reported to be 97. I knew that hitting my goal
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  • Sore Feet
    ...nning. If you have a job where you stand, or if you go sightseeing after a race, this can trigger sore feet.
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  • Mid Run Fueling
    ...c pace will vary from person to person, but would typically be mile to 10k race pace. * Try a fuel on a short run at target race pace. If it doesn't work on a short run, it is unlikely to work at longer d
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  • 2010 Mountain Masochist Trail Run
    ...fficult for many runners. There is a pre and post-race dinner, both in the race hotel. The hotel was comfortable and well-priced, so most runners seemed to ...adaptation. Therefore I took 500 mg Vitamin C over three doses through the race. It's hard to be sure of the effects, but I feel that there may have been s
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  • Running and Lower GI Problems
    * Following a liquid diet for 12-36 hours before a race may help.
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  • Back to Back Marathons
    * Lack of Sleep. After a race, it can be hard to sleep, making subsequent events tougher. ...would recommend 4-8 Gels plus one taken 5 minutes before the start of the race. Extra carbohydrate may also reduce muscle damage. See [[When to eat Energy
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  • 2010 Derby 50K
    ...f loop. There is also a nice warm community center to gather in before the race, so you only have to be out in the cold for a couple of minutes before the =Race Report=
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  • Marathon Pace Band
    ...nded. Like the safety list, it uses even splits for the second half of the race. ...n 1:36:30, one minute ahead of schedule. Then run 7:26 for the rest of the race to maintain the one minute safety margin.
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  • A Great Marathon
    ...f it was 'a great race'. This made me wonder what characterizes a ‘great race’ and how Thunder Road measurs up. ...ne?) However, for this question, I’m going to focus on the marathon as a race. Those racing the marathon are looking for a particular performance, perhap
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  • Training Macrolog
    ...ough we'll have to see how things play out at Hinson Lake 24 hour, my next race. ...e month. It includes a taper for Umstead 100, plus running 50 miles of the race. I did 103 miles of [[Treadmill Descent]], and my legs struggled to cope. I
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  • The Ivan Scale Of Perceived Suffering
    ...of is based on how much perceived suffering is experienced. On a 100 mile race, it is possible to have a low perceived effort, but undergo immense sufferi | 5||Very hard workout or race effort:
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  • A review of graduated compression wear
    ==Race Ready LD Compression Tights (highly recommended)== [[File:RR LD Tights.jpg|none|thumb|300px|Race Ready LD Tights]]
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  • 2010 Freedom Park 24 Hour
    ...the injury flared up again and it was painful to walk. Having come to the race, I figured I'd still try a couple of laps to see how the foot responded. Th This is a race where the lessons are learned are mostly negative.
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  • Pacing Your Marathon
    # '''What pace should you aim for?''' The best approach is to use another race result to work out your probable marathon time. There are calculators, such ...mean running slower up the hills and faster down. Preparation for a hilly race should include downhill training, as the downhill sections are tough on the
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  • A Comparison of Marathon Training Plans
    ...on the severity of your problem it may be better to give up on your chosen race, and restart your training cycle, targeting a later date. ...t 16 mile [[Long Run]], and start your training at that point for the next race.
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  • Running Form
    ...running outside or vice versa. This is especially true if you train for a race using only a [[Treadmill]]. It is best to try to transition from one to the
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  • Long Run
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  • Race Checklist
    ...s also a good spot to record lessons learned from prior races. Below is my race checklist to give you some ideas. * Take to race
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  • Observations from 2011 Umstead 100 Aid Station
    ...in the past, I knew there was a huge effort that went into organizing the race and supporting the runners, but spending the night in the aid station revea ...r, but I also want to work the aid station again. The ideal solution is to race the 50, sleeping for a few hours and then working the night shift. This has
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  • Crewing an Ultra
    * Whatever crew you have, spend time with them preparing for the race well ahead of time. Discuss the types of things you are likely to need at e * Near the race time, make sure your crew knows all of your gear. They should be able to qu
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  • 2011 Hampton 24 Hour
    ...e turn-around. It is flat dirt and gravel trails with good tree cover. The race is individual, traditional relay (one runner at a time) and cumulative team =Race Summary=
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  • Hyponatremia
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  • Electrolyte Capsules
    * They are a convenient and easy to carry in a race. ...ly only contain small quantities of other electrolytes and their value mid-race is dubious.
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  • Comparison of Energy Gels
    ...ake 8 gels in a 4-hour marathon, Roctane only adds $4-5 to the cost of the race. Of course, you'll need to practice with Roctane in your training, so you'l
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  • Perceived Temperature For Runners Version 1
    | 60–64||Uncomfortable for some people||Expect race times to be slower than in optimal conditions ...ortable for most people||Easy training runs might feel OK but difficult to race well or do hard efforts
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  • Intermittent Hypoxic Exposure
    * For a race, have 3-4 days with no IHE, then the race on the 5th day.
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  • Best Running Watch
    ...ccuracy can be offset by using the Stryd Footpod for the first part of the race (they claim that Stryd lasts 20 hours.) Another approach is to turn the GPS ...ter trail runs), navigation is a problem. I've been lost on the occasional race and it's a horrible experience. Even when I've been on course, the doubts a
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  • NSAIDs and Running
    ...Caffeine]] further improves their painkilling effectiveness. After a major race I can sometimes have so much leg pain that I can't [[Zeo Sleep Monitor|slee * Before an ultramarathon race, you should think through under what circumstances you will consider using
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  • Glycogen
    ...ted. This effect is most noticeable at the end of a long run or a marathon race, and it becomes much harder to stay on target pace. In fact, it can become ...elow are taken from the gastrocnemius (calf), 24-48 hours after a marathon race,
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  • GOMAD Grazing
    ...often wake in the night to go to the toilet, and if I'm recovering from a race or a particularly tough workout I'll drink some GOMAD mixture or a simple [ For pre-race carbohydrate depletion, or as part of a low carbohydrate diet:
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  • VDOT Results
    ...es can also be looked at as a percentage of the difficulty of the marathon race. =Predicted Race Times=
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  • 2011 North Coast 24 Hour National Championships
    ...ific race), some highlights of my training and tapering, a narrative of my race, then a list of what worked and what didn't work. [[File:NC24Hour.JPG|300px =Race Review=
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  • Racing while injured
    There are many reasons to want to run a race. ...the race is a once in a lifetime opportunity, there is a huge incentive to race. The extreme example would be racing in the Olympics, where there is not an
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  • VO2max
    V̇O<sub>2</sub>max can be estimated from a race performance, and this is implemented in the [[VDOT Calculator]]. Another ap
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  • Running Economy
    ...a 10-year period<ref name="Jones2006"/>. Over that time Paula Radcliffe's race performance dramatically improved even though her [[VO2max|V̇O<sub>2</sub>
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  • Maltodextrin
    ...don't have time to eat normally, or for [[Carbohydrate Loading]] before a race. However, there is little evidence to support this.
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  • Three Phase Taper
    ...before the race was a single day rebound up to 6 miles. The day before the race also included some [[Carbohydrate Loading]] which resulted in weight gain o ...essful as I've maintained a low carbohydrate diet until the day before the race. Next time around I will follow a similar pattern, but I will allow a longe
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  • Carbohydrate Loading
    ...ch gram of [[Glycogen]], so carbohydrate loading adds extra weight. If the race does not require the extra [[Glycogen]] supplies, then the extra weight wil ...oading can be practiced in training. Choose a week some time out from your race and try the technique out. You may gain a little extra weight due to the ex
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  • Perceived Temperature For Runners Version 2
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  • Running Safety
    ...ly side roads where cars could be turning from behind you. Avoid trying to race across in front of cars, and be careful crossing in front of cars waiting a ...ll.com/boker-plus-ma-2/p/BOhhh02BO260/ Boker+ MA-2] fits perfectly in my [[Race Ready Shorts and Tights]]. You need to research your local laws carefully a
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  • Best Running Lights
    ...the lithium batteries are pricy. However, it will fit in the pocket of my Race Ready Shorts, so it makes a great 'oops' light. I carry the e+Lite on all-d
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  • HMB
    ...xercise or fasting. I would be cautious about taking HMB before a critical race, as the breakdown of muscle may provide a valuable energy source.
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  • Taper Psychosis
    * Understand that the race will involve factors within your control and factors beyond your control (S
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  • All models are wrong
    ...[[VDOT Calculator]] is useful because it gives is an approximation of our race times. Without that approximation you will be hard to know what pace to aim
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  • Calories burned running and walking
    ...u're race walking, then you can burn more calories per mile than running. (Race walking here is faster than about 14:00 min/mile.) * The relative Calories per hour for race walking and running will depend on the exact paces.
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  • Warmup
    ...t to the required exercise intensity. If we go from standing to running at race pace, our oxygen delivery will lag behind our oxygen consumption as our [[H ...e [[Massage]] should not be underestimated, especially before an important race.
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  • Going out too fast
    Starting a race at too fast a pace is a remarkably common problem. We'll define what 'too f There are two ways you can go out too fast; starting faster than race pace, and starting faster than [[VO2 Kinetics|V̇O<sub>2</sub> Kinetics]].
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  • 2011 Statistics
    ...cused on the [[2011 North Coast 24 Hour National Championships]]. I didn't race much this year due to the early injuries and then later because I wanted to |Longest Race (Time)
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  • Top 10 Marathon Racing Mistakes
    ...f mistakes. This is list is the biggest mistakes I've seen in the marathon race, and I have a separate list of [[Top 10 Marathon Training Mistakes| maratho ==Race Mistake 1 - Overdressing==
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  • Do not pause your watch
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  • Top 10 Marathon Training Mistakes
    ...athon of mistakes into [[Top 10 Marathon Racing Mistakes|those made on the race itself]] and those made in training. I focused on mistakes that a specific # Lack of [[Race Simulation]]
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  • Mental fortitude
    ...an performance are defined by the level of suffering that can be borne. To race well is to experience deep discomfort and misery. It is important to count ...concrete specific goal can provide a lot of [[Motivation]]. Getting into a race or a training run only to realize you're not quite sure why you're there wi
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  • Heart Rate Deflection
    ...ly I would suggest that it is better to either use training paces based on race performance ([[Jack Daniels Running Formula]]), or actually measure blood l
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  • Rating of Perceived Exertion
    ...d||The most strenuous exercise most people experience. Finishing kick on a race or a hard sprint.
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  • Central Governor Theory
    ...g overwhelms my [[Mental fortitude]]. If I'm more motivated, such as a big race, then the extra [[Mental fortitude]] might allow me to run at a 5:30 min/mi ...r and get slightly more performance. This translates to potentially better race times and potentially better training results. But push too hard and you ge
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  • Jimbo Bandana
    ...oogie.JPG|right|thumb|500px|A picture of me running at the midnight boogie race wearing a Jimbo bandana.]]
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  • Running Hats
    ...s, and it's not something I'd recommend for typical runner doing a typical race. However, if you're doing an ultramarathon where you expect to spend a sign
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  • Caffeine
    ...wn in laboratory conditions, these are not likely to be seen in real world race conditions<ref name="CaffMeta"/>. That ~2% represents 3.5 minutes on a 3 ho ...DeFizz"/>. This is something to practice in training before using during a race.
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  • Timed Race Chart
    ...me that has elapsed. You will then see what your projected pace is for the race. ...xlength="2" size="2" name="duration" value="24"></td><td>The length of the race in hours</td>
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  • 2012 Poland 24 Hour World Championships
    ...dness preventing me from moving for a couple of hours half way through the race. The team as a whole won several medals: ...on a 24 hour race with 117 miles, which would only get 132nd place in this race.
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  • 2012 Hinson Lake 24 Hour
    Hinson Lake is a 24 Hour race around a 1.52 mile sandy trail loop. The first half is quite flat, and the ...raine-headache/DS00120 migraine] while running once, and never before in a race. I rapidly ate several gel packs and 200mg of [[Caffeine]] to see if I coul
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  • Vespa Gel
    ...athoners it is recommended that one VESPA is taken 45 minutes prior to the race and another at the half marathon mark". Each run was performed in the morni
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  • Fixing problems in Ultramarathons
    ...ions, never forget [[The Golden Rule of Racing]], "Never do something in a race you have not practiced in training". <!-- __strippedalt__ __stripped__ --> * Have a higher fat pre-race meal
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  • Morton Stretch
    ...2 World Championships]]. I saw Mike do this stretch repeatedly during that race, and I've since emulated it. I've found that it refreshes my legs in everyt
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  • Endurance Adaptations
    ...Similar results were seen post-marathon, with a decrease immediately post-race, then rising to a peak after 3 days and returning to the baseline after 5 d
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  • Hoka Shoe Review
    * '''Speedgoat'''. This shoe is named after Karl Meltzer and his race, the [http://karlmeltzer.com/speedgoat-50k/ Speedgoat 50K]. It's a true tra
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  • Toggle Upgrade
    ...wstring, and is much less likely to get tangled. Having to stop during the race is bad enough without the added hassle of dealing with and knotted drawstri
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  • Gifts for Runners
    ...fer to crew'''. A different gift is to offer to crew your runner through a race or training run. Crewing an ultra is a big undertaking, so don't make this ...ugh on the feet, so a pedicure can help restore them. (A Pedicure before a race can help prevent blisters by making sure the toe nails are trimmed and roun
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  • The Science of the Long Run
    ...finish times and metrics from the final two months of training before the race<ref name="Slovic-1977"/>. There is an obvious correlation between the finis ...o their long runs as a faster than race pace. Also, ultrarunners typically race frequently enough for the races to contribute to their overall training.
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  • 2012 Table Rock Ultra
    ...ckNC.JPG|right|thumb|400px|Table Rock Mountain, the last high point of the race.]] ...+ mile race in Virginia. There is a great description of the course on the race's web site, so I won't repeat the details, but I will give some highlights.
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  • Best Running MP3 Player
    ...12 hours, which is long enough for most people. If you're doing a 24 hour race or a 100 miler, you may need a spare.
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  • 2012 Freedom Park 24 Hour
    =Race Recap= ...oblems had turned to nausea, so around the 12 hour mark I dropped from the race. The nausea persisted for about 6 hours after I finished running, peaking a
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  • 2013 Sultan 50K
    ...tan 50K.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A few of us hanging out at the finish of the race.]] ...inor traction problems in the early part of the race. Other than that, the race was a wonderful opportunity for some solitude in the Appalachian and some g
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  • Ultramarathon Training Plans
    ...nning" is also worth a read to get some insight into how the elites train, race, and cope with problems. ...on of Marathon Training Plans| Marathon Training Plan]] for use with a 50K race.
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  • vVO2max
    ==Estimating vV̇O<sub>2</sub>max from race performances== ...[[VO2max|V̇O<sub>2</sub>max]]. The predicted times for a 5K and marathon race are included for comparison.
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  • Tabata
    ...most runners, [[VO2max| V̇O2max]] corresponds roughly with their one mile race pace, so the Tabata pace would be 1.7 times as fast. The Tabata workout ter
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  • 2013 Graveyard 100
    ...00 was unpredictable, with the final course being decided 5 hours into the race. The organizers and the runners both rose to the challenge, and the event w =Race Overview=
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  • Post Race Recovery
    [[File:NC24 Recovery.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Recovering from a 24 hour race. Notice the hoodie and warm blanket, the comfortable slippers, the drink, a ...ower half marathons. This advice applies to those simply recovering from a race, but also to those [[Racing 2 Marathons]], doing [[Back to Back Marathons]]
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  • Foot Strike
    ...owed no relationship between pace and foot strike, but the runners in this race did not have the faster elite runners. ** In a 50K trail race 85% were RFS at the 8KM point<ref name="KasmerLiu2013"/>.
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  • 2013 Umstead 100
    For the 2013 Umstead race I was planning on running 5 laps (62 miles), working the aid station for 10 ...major effort. I'd rather put that level of effort into a straight 100 mile race.
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  • Lacing
    ...a run is something you do regularly without thinking about it. However, on race day, this simple task can often seem impossibly tricky. The act of forming ..., learning and remembering exactly how much tension to apply, so that come race day we can replicate the feat easily.
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  • 2013 Pacing Badwater 135
    ...It also slowed Chris down so that he had to work harder to stay within the race cutoff time of 48 hours. =The Race=
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  • Potassium
    ...need urgent medical attention because they attempted to complete 100 mile race soon after a serious digestive tract upset. The nausea and vomiting the pre ** If you're competing in a race where your fluid intake is very high, then potassium supplementation may be
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  • A Comparison of Marathon Training Plans-Include
    ! style="background-color: #DDD9C4;" |16 To<br/>Race ! style="background-color: #DDD9C4;" |Max To<br/>Race
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  • 2013 Hinson Lake 24 Hour
    ...[Nausea| nausea]] and my race was terminated after 47 miles. However, this race gave me some interesting indications of what may be causing my nausea. Here * Before the race, I was feeling strong and my [[Three Phase Taper]] had gone well, hitting 1
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  • GPS Accuracy
    ...surements of races, especially marathons record a longer distance than the race. This is partly because the USATF technique for measuring the distance take
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  • Running Frequent Marathons
    ...g|right|thumb|500px|Running the marathon can be fun rather than an all out race.]] ...2 Marathons]], where the intent is an all-out, maximum performance in each race. Instead, the frequent marathoner is looking to stay healthy and continue f
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  • The Science of Ketogenic Exercise
    ...udies and the results of the study are somewhat ambiguous. A 2016 study on race walkers has provided more insight, and I've covered both studies in some de =Burke's Study of Race Walkers=
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  • Non-Ketogenic Low Carbohydrate Diets
    ...re than enough body fat to provide the Calories to run a 100 mile (161 Km) race without needing any fueling. Even if it's not possible to exercise while ju
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  • 2013 Croatan 24 Hour
    I ran the 2013 Croatan 24 hour race in Eastern North Carolina, finishing in third place with 106.8 miles. =The Race=
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  • Negative Splits
    ...s a big impact on marathon performance]].) The results were grouped within race location using name and age so that multiple finishes by the same individua ...e is based on a comparison with the average for that runner in that city's race. The color on the chart represents the density of results, as do the contou
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  • 2014 Graveyard 100
    ...s will mentally corrosive and deeply lonely. In many ways this part of the race was remarkably like treadmill running, with no sense of progress or change. As always, I like to document the successes and failures of each major race. This time around I am combining the successes and failures into a single l
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  • 2014 Umstead 100
    ...showing the [[Under Armor Heat Gear Top]], [[Race Ready Shorts and Tights| Race Ready Shorts]] and my handheld bottle. Picture by Ben Dillon, used with per ...drop out. It was a close call, but I decided to suck it up and finish the race. I picked up the pace slightly on the final three laps to around 2:30, most
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  • 2014 Keys 100
    ...runs the length of the Florida Keys. This is the second time I've run this race, and you can read about the details of the course in my report on the [[201 =The Race=
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  • Shoes-table
    | [[Salming Race | Salming Race Review]] | Race
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  • 2014 Badwater 135
    ...Pacing Badwater 135| pacing at Badwater last year]], the difficulty of the race still managed to surprise me. The race went well given the difficulty, and I ran conservatively to maximize my cha
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  • Why Run Ultras
    .../ Six Days in the Dome]", a 6 day indoor track ultra. At this point in the race Connie is apparently having back spasms and Valmir has a stopped to check o ...e of us do shorter races that are not so challenging. If you're trained to race 100 milers, then running a 50 miler without pushing the pace can be remarka
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  • Blood Glucose
    For runners who race marathon or ultramarathon distances it is important to optimize fueling. Th
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  • Firstbeat
    ...had a higher Training Effect values from a 3 mile easy run than a 100 mile race! Training Effect is based Activity Class, which is a representation of how ...OC that results in a Training Effect of 2.4, slightly less than a 100 mile race.
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  • 24 Hour Races
    ...h mileage at a 24 hour race, then these suggestions are for you. A 24 hour race can be used in many ways, but aiming for 100 miles or more creates some uni ...ps]], [[Sleep Deprivation in Overnight Events]], and [[Your First 100 Mile Race]]. Remember to drink to thirst and eat what appeals.
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  • The Science of Running Economy
    ...a 10 year period<ref name="Jones2006"/>. Over that time Paula Radcliffe's race performance dramatically improved even though her [[VO2max|V̇O<sub>2</sub>
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  • Injury Prevention and Recovery
    * Should you [[Racing while injured| race while you have an injury?]] The answer of course is "it depends", but it's
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  • Nutrition
    ** [[Fellrnr's Go Juice]] What I drink when I train and race
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  • Product Reviews
    * [[Race Ready Shorts and Tights]]
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  • Racing
    * [[Pre-Race Meals]] * [[Post Race Recovery]]
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  • Running Marathons
    * [[The Last 10K]] The marathon is a 10K race with a 20 mile warm up * [[In a race, walk before you have to]]
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    * [[In a race, walk before you have to]] * [[Training for your first 100 mile race]]
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  • Software
    * [[Timed Race Chart]] (online) Generate a pace chart for timed races, such as 24 hour rac
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  • Garmin 610
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal
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  • Garmin 310XT
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal
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  • Garmin 910XT
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal
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  • Suunto Ambit2
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal ...should be a very rare issue, but if it happens to you on or just before a race, you're screwed. (To shut down, press the "Back/Lap" and "Start/Stop" butto
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  • Motorola Motoactv
    ...your pace, but if you need to hit a specific pace for a training run or a race, you're better off with one of the Garmin 310XT/910XT/610 and a [[Footpod]]
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  • TomTom Cardio Runner
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal
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  • Garmin 620
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal ...a workout as it takes place, which is nice for folks tracking you during a race, though it means wearing the watch and the phone together.
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  • Garmin Fenix 2
    ...a workout as it takes place, which is nice for folks tracking you during a race, though it means wearing the watch and the phone together.
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  • Garmin 10
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal
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  • Polar V800
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal
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  • What to Look for in Running Shoes
    ...m to stay tied while you're running. A shoelace that comes undone during a race can be disastrous. Generally, I find that flat laces work well, and round l
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  • Shoes-metric-table
    | [[Salming Race | Salming Race Review]] | Race
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  • Ketogenic Experiment
    ...maintain my training regime without difficulty. However I was not able to race successfully on the Ketogenic Diet and I found the Ketogenic Diet difficult ...ucose is a little odd. I drank my [[DIY Electrolyte Drink]] throughout the race.
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  • Polar M400
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal
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  • Ultramarathon Training Plans-table
    | data-sort-value="62"|50 Mile or 100K Race | Prerequisite of sub 10hr 100K race, 2 week taper
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  • Garmin 920XT
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal ...a workout as it takes place, which is nice for folks tracking you during a race, though it means wearing the watch and the phone together. If you plug the
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  • Connect IQ
    ...1.jpg|center|thumb|200x200px|There's additional functionality on "Peter's (Race) Pacer" which includes a target pace for a distance, and will adjust the ta |[[File:Peter's (Race) Pacer VHR.jpg|center|thumb|200x200px| The racer pacer on the Vivoactive HR
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  • Calculator Results
    ...es can also be looked at as a percentage of the difficulty of the marathon race. =Predicted Race Times=
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  • Asics Gel Hyper Speed
    ...ger distances I'd probably use the [[Hoka Clifton]], either for the entire race or for the last portion.
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  • New Balance RC5000
    ...ce in the RC5000, but I'd probably want more cushioning for a road 50 mile race. If I wanted to run my best to time in the marathon, this would be the shoe
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  • Nike Zoom Streak LT 3
    ...ger distances I'd probably use the [[Hoka Clifton]], either for the entire race or for the last portion.
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  • Puma Faas 100 R
    ...ger distances I'd probably use the [[Hoka Clifton]], either for the entire race or for the last portion.
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  • 2015 West Highland Way
    This is not a race report, but a pictorial guide to the West Highland Way, the 96-mile long di [[Category:Race]]
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  • Saucony Type A6
    ...a [[Maximalist]] shoe when they run a 5K, while others will run a 100 mile race barefoot. Most people find that as the distance increases, they want a litt
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  • New Balance RC1600
    ...a [[Maximalist]] shoe when they run a 5K, while others will run a 100 mile race barefoot. Most people find that as the distance increases, they want a litt
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  • Garmin Epix
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal ...a workout as it takes place, which is nice for folks tracking you during a race, though it means wearing the watch and the phone together. If you plug the
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  • Tempo Runs
    ...Mental fortitude]] this is not supported by the science that has looked at race performance. Note that performing intervals at Tempo, Threshold, or other s ...empo runs, though less time spent at Tempo pace was correlated with better race performance<ref name="Billat-2003"/>. (See below for a more detailed analys
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  • Lactate Threshold
    ...effectiveness of your training and provides an objective estimate of your race pace. Unfortunately, measuring an athlete's Lactate Threshold is time-consu Lactate Threshold is important as it is an excellent good predictor of race performance<ref name="Billat-1996"/><ref name="Palmer-1999-perform"/><ref n
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  • BSX
    ...ar to me if it does a better job than simply using an estimate of your 10K race pace. (This review is for the second generation BSX; for results of the fir ...dea of your Lactate Threshold then you may be able to validate your target race pace. If your goal pace is faster than your Lactate Threshold indicates, th
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  • Suunto Ambit3
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal ...should be a very rare issue, but if it happens to you on or just before a race, you're screwed. (To shut down, press the "Back/Lap" and "Start/Stop" butto
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  • Asics TartherZeal
    ...less you're concerned with the weight because you're choosing a shoe for a race, I'd recommend going for whichever is cheaper.
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  • Asics Tarther Kainos
    ...less you're concerned with the weight because you're choosing a shoe for a race, I'd recommend going for whichever is cheaper.
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  • Second Dawn
    ...ay endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." For ultramarathons a race can last all day, all night, and through the following dawn. This "second d
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  • Leikr
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal
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  • Garmin 225
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal
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  • Asics Piranha SP
    ...a [[Maximalist]] shoe when they run a 5K, while others will run a 100 mile race barefoot. Most people find that as the distance increases, they want a litt
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  • Jack Daniels Running Formula-ToFinish
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  • A Comparison of Marathon Training Plans-ColumnNotes
    ...Race. '''The number of weeks from the first run of 16 miles or more to the race itself. * '''Max To Race. '''The number of weeks from the longest long run to the race itself.
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  • Jack Daniels Running Formula-2Q
    ! style="background-color: #DDD9C4;" |16 To Race ! style="background-color: #DDD9C4;" |Max To Race
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  • Jack Daniels Running Formula-4Week
    ! style="background-color: #DDD9C4;" |16 To Race ! style="background-color: #DDD9C4;" |Max To Race
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  • Jack Daniels Running Formula-PlanA
    ! style="background-color: #DDD9C4;" |16 To Race ! style="background-color: #DDD9C4;" |Max To Race
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  • Jack Daniels Running Formula-Elite
    ! style="background-color: #DDD9C4;" |16 To Race ! style="background-color: #DDD9C4;" |Max To Race
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  • Jack Daniels Running Formula-EliteScaled
    ! style="background-color: #DDD9C4;" |16 To Race ! style="background-color: #DDD9C4;" |Max To Race
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  • Galloway-Include
    ! style="background-color: #DDD9C4;" |16 To Race ! style="background-color: #DDD9C4;" |Max To Race
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  • Waitz
    ** The plan is only 16 weeks long, so if you don't have many weeks before the race this is a good option.
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  • Hanson
    ...if it is true, then the Hanson Long Run is going to be as damaging as the race itself. If we take this as hyperbole, and assume their idea of cumulative f ** An all-out marathon race tends to cause significant damage, especially in those that have not traine
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  • Galloway-Paces
    ...next columns are the times for run/walk to hit the target training pace of race pace plus 2 minutes per mile. I've included a third set of columns that use ! colspan="4"|Race
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  • Galloway
    ...with [[Walking Breaks]]. So even if you don't take Walking Breaks in your race, I'd recommend considering doing some of your [[Long Run]]s this way. ** The standard plan uses a fixed time offset from race pace of 2 minutes/mile to get training pace. I believe that a percentage of
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  • A Comparison of Marathon Training Plans-Characteristics
    ! style="background-color: #DDD9C4;" |16 To<br/>Race ! style="background-color: #DDD9C4;" |Max To<br/>Race
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  • A Comparison of Marathon Training Plans-LongRuns
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  • Lydiard-LongRuns
    ! style="background-color: #DDD9C4;" |16 To<br/>Race ! style="background-color: #DDD9C4;" |Max To<br/>Race
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  • Garmin 235
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal
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  • Garmin Fenix 3
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal ...a workout as it takes place, which is nice for folks tracking you during a race, though it means wearing the watch and the phone together. If you plug the
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  • Marathon Survey
    * If you used a plan and didn't get to start the race, or started the race and didn't finish, I'd still love to have your results. Knowing what doesn' ..., "hitting the wall" is simply described as a dramatic slowdown during the race, rather than attempting any more specific definition.
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  • New Balance RC5000v2
    ...tance in the RC5000v2, but I might want more cushioning for a road 50-mile race depending on how fast I was intending to be. If I wanted to run my best to
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  • Garmin Vivoactive
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal
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  • Salming Race
    {{DISPLAYTITLE:Salming Race R21 Review}} ..., a problem that all too common with modern shoes. Overall, I consider the Race as "Worth Considering." {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}}
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  • Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6
    ...ger distances I'd probably use the [[Hoka Clifton]], either for the entire race or for the last portion. ...uts in the midsole can trap stone, and digging them out in the middle of a race would really slow you down. If you think you can manage the ultralight RC50
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  • Nike Zoom Streak LT 2
    ...ger distances I'd probably use the [[Hoka Clifton]], either for the entire race or for the last portion.
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  • BSX Gen1
    ...ar to me if it does a better job than simply using an estimate of your 10K race pace. ('''Important: This review is for the first generation BSX. For the l ...dea of your Lactate Threshold then you may be able to validate your target race pace. If your goal pace is faster than your Lactate Threshold indicates, th
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  • Epson SF-810
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because GPS never really provides the level of accuracy you ne
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  • Altra Instinct 2
    ...ned shoes I've tested. It's too heavy for it to be considered as a shoe to race in at any distance, but as a shoe for some gentle running, it stands out fr ...stinct is welcome. I'd never choose the Instinct over the Hyper Speed in a race (of any distance), but as a shoe for an easy training run, it's worth conte
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  • Epson SF-510
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because GPS never really provides the level of accuracy you ne
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  • Saucony Fastwitch
    ...a [[Maximalist]] shoe when they run a 5K, while others will run a 100 mile race barefoot. Most people find that as the distance increases, they want a litt
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  • Suunto Spartan Ultra
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal ...be configured more specifically. There are modes like "interval running", "race running", "track running", etc. This is an interesting approach as it allow
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  • Moxy
    ...his is partly because [[Lactate Threshold]] has shown to be a predictor of race performance, but measuring lactate threshold is problematic at best. A seco
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  • Running Power Meters
    ...n training. More importantly, it can allow for more even pacing on a hilly race, which would be great for things like the Boston Marathon. This could be mo * You can [[Running Calculator| estimate your V̇O2max from a recent race time]].
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  • Stryd
    ...u'll have to do by trial and error. Simply run a course of the mirrors the race terrain and compare your average pace to your target pace. If you're too sl ...r watches that support Connect IQ, there is the option of using the "Stryd Race" app which will record GPS data along with Stryd data, but the features are
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  • Garmin Fenix 5X
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal ...e race predictor is a little optimistic, and you're far better off using a race result to predict performances at other distances.
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  • Charge On The Run
    ...-24 hours, and that's under optimal conditions. Most runners in a 100-mile race will need a little longer at least. One option is to reduce the GPS polling ...e makes it easy to carry in your hand and it will slip into the pockets of Race Ready shorts. It holds 3,350 mAh, which is way more than you need, rechargi
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  • Saucony Endorphin 1
    ...an the Endorphin, but I'd probably want more cushioning for a road 50 mile race. .
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  • Garmin 935
    ...e race predictor is a little optimistic, and you're far better off using a race result to predict performances at other distances.
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  • Breath Acetone Meters
    ...of the AlcoHAWK works well for me, as it will slip into the pocket of my [[Race Ready Shorts and Tights]], making it a little easier to use while out for a
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  • Polar M430
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal
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  • Nike Vaporfly 4%
    ...in running economy can be the difference between success and failure in a race, but I doubt you'd ever be able to perceive the change. The carbon fiber pl
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  • VKTRY Insoles
    ...be hard to perceive, though it could make an important difference to your race performance. Personally, I found too many problems with the VKTRY insoles f
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  • Garmin Vivoactive 3
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. The poor GPS accuracy and lack of [[Stryd]] support means the
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  • Suunto Spartan Trainer
    ...'re running can be a nice to know, or it can be vital for your training or race performance. Because of the nature of GPS, watches that rely on GPS signal ...be configured more specifically. There are modes like "interval running", "race running", "track running", etc. This is an interesting approach as it allow
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  • Muscle Oxygen Saturation
    ...your lactate threshold may be overstated. While it's a useful predictor of race performance, the majority of research suggests that [[Tempo Runs]] are inef
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  • Long run
    * It is assumed that a marathon race (marathon distance at marathon pace) uses all available [[Glycogen]]. ...e dramatically reduced if the training runs are continuous running and the race uses a walk/run pattern.
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  • Cycling HIIT For Runners
    ...y else's as there are lots on the Internet.) You'll need to enter a recent race performance, though you could use a 5K time trial from training. For instan ...[[VO2max|V̇O2max]] test, or perhaps from a finishing kick during a short race, this is another approach to consider. Simply warm-up, and then perform an
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  • Self Supported Runs
    ...n you will actually need, as you don't have the safety net of an organized race and other runners. The risk of a self-supported ultra distance run should n ...natomica-Briefs-Midnight/dp/B01NH0J37X icebreaker briefs], [[XOSKIN]] top, Race Ready tights, and compression boxers (which I've come to love.)
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  • Ultimate Direction Hardrocker
    ...go on the pack might put some people off. I would wear a race T-shirt to a race I'd never done, but I think for this pack it's innocuous enough that I'd fe
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  • Altra Escalante Racer
    ...d cushioning. One minor downside to the Racer is that it comes in Marathon Race editions, currently Chicago or Boston, which might put some folks off if th
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  • Training Log-Strava
    ...ts – this can frustrate those who want to join Strava after completing a race goal. However, they can still add the activity using a GPX file. ...hich is great for when you forget to stop your watch at the finish line on race day.
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  • Critical Power
    ...inutes). An ideal pace will be one in which you deplete W' evenly over the race, reaching near zero at the end. For longer races, other factors beyond W' d <ref name="Mandell2019"> Mandell, Paul K., "Effects of a race timer on the three minute all-out test for critical power" (2019). Theses a
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  • Vitamin C
    ...ness you experience after a marathon involves muscular weakness during the race. There are various ways of reducing the muscle damage and treating the sore ...hill running was a key component in my training for ultras, allowing me to race 100 miles with little muscle soreness the next day. Unfortunately, I found
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  • HrPwr
    ...r HrPwr, as can heat stress. Likewise, my HrPwr is lower at the start of a race because of increased stress, though it settles down as I relax into things.
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  • Book Review - Running On Empty
    ...lantar fasciitis, and more. Many of injuries would have caused me to end a race without any qualms, as I would expect these injuries would lead to permanen ..., Marshall is the first runner I’ve come across that spent time before a race practicing and perfecting this type of fantasy life, working with a friend
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  • Goal Setting
    ...ght be to run your first 5K, qualify for the Boston Marathon, run 100-mile race, or get a Strava segment crown. (A rationale of improving your health or lo * '''Race Times'''. By focusing on better race times, we can measure real world fitness, which makes this seem like a grea
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