Fueling for ultrarunning workouts is a choice between whole foods and energy gels and bars or a combination of them. After 58 years of running and over 40 years as a distance runner always experimenting, I have found that whole foods work best for me. Scroll down to read about […]
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The Tarahumara iskiate energy drink has been consumed by the people in the Copper Canyons of Chihuahua, Mexico for centuries. I found out about it the first time that I read “Born To Run” and know its benefits from years of drinking it. Scroll down to learn more about it […]
I discovered the power of Jeffing out of necessity. Running at 74 doesn’t come easily when the mind is willing but the body is not. I tried adapting the Japanese interval walking technique of walking easily for 3:00 and then fast walking for 3:00 but it didn’t adapt to running […]
“Finding Ultra” by Rich Roll is the book that I read that convinced me to become vegan and developed a passion in me for ultrarunning. I bought the Kindle version on Amazon and then got it on Audible. I am currently listening to it for the third time. Scroll down […]
How long age-wise can a person run? At 74, I don’t think that I am even close to stopping as long as I don’t put pressure on myself. I can’t run anywhere near as fast obviously, so I run for the joy of running and because I love running in […]
Using ChatGPT to create a training plan is not only easy but also interesting. Here is the plan that I got for a 20 mile week in answer to the request, “Create a training plan for a 74-year-old running 20 miles a week”. Staying Strong at 74: A 20-Mile-a-Week Running […]
Running and caffeine go hand in hand. The benefits include lower perceived effort, better pace maintenance, and delayed fatigue. Since blonde roast coffee generally has more caffeine per cup than darker roasts, that is my personal preference! The Surprising Relationship Between Caffeine & Running Performance 1. Why Runners Love Their Coffee Rapid […]
The benefits of collagen for runners are underrated but are becoming better understood as a training and recovery aid. I didn’t know what they were when I started using collagen, but I am convinced now of the benefits from my research and first-hand experience. The Vital Vitamins collagen is vegan, […]
My training log for the week of April 12th 1982 shows some signs and the impact of coming back to running after months of recovering from surgery on my right wrist. I had injured it playing soccer in Guatemala and after seeing the hand specialist for the Jets in New […]
Running in the heat boosts your fitness by conditioning your cardiovascular system and improving your body’s ability to cool itself. In this article by Elizabeth Millard on BODi Fitness, she discusses how to properly prepare for running in the summer’s heat and what to look out for in case you […]
Yoga can benefit runners in many ways, including lung function, body awareness, better body balance, flexibility, and recovery. In this post from the Asics Blog each benefit for runners is explained. How Yoga Can Benefit Runners March 2, 2023 If you’re passionate about running, chances are you’re always looking for […]
The importance of core strength for runners cannot be overstated because it improves running form, balance, and stability, reduces injury risk, and leads to a more powerful stride. This morning, I did the Day 3 Core Fuerte workout from 30 Day Breakaway from trainer and runner Idalis Velazquez, and it […]
My “backyard ultra” was just a test run for creating a real backyard ultra course for here in Albuquerque. The distance has to be 4.167 miles per loop so I ran today to measure a loop course. The backyard ultra is an event that was created in 2012 by Gary Cantrell […]
Running for mental health is a great choice because of the time to think and clear the mind and because of the effects of endorphins. It is appropriate to post about it on National Self-Care Day in the United States (it is July 24th internationally). Talkspace is one of the […]
The benefits of running versus walking are based on fitness level and whether your body can handle the rigors of running. Walking is an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise so that makes the choice personal. Scroll down to learn more about the benefits of running versus walking in this article […]