Mindful Ultra Running: A Simple Secret To Endurance
Welcome to part two of the mindful ultra running series. Let’s consider the idea of awareness when running this long. First of all, you can expect self-doubt on race day. We’ve all been ...
Mindful Ultra Running: Make It Worth The Sacrifice
Allow me to give it to you straight—this ultramarathon journey of yours will be a challenging endeavor, and it can be downright brutal at times. I offer many inspiring insights in my ...
Long Runs – How To Develop A Strong Mindset For Ultra Distances
I have many memories from long runs; however, I'll never forget the time when I forgot who I was while running. I was frightened. I felt alone. It was marathon race day ...
Virtual Race: Running A 24-Hour Ultramarathon On Lock-Down
It was five minutes until race-start, and I was standing in my living room! Wait...no, I wasn't late. In fact, I was right on time. That's because the starting line wasn't across ...
Ultra Running in The Heat: 10 Summer Ultramarathon Tips
It was mid-July, and I was running a 100-mile ultramarathon with a heat index above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. I was still relatively new to ultra running in the heat. With that said, ...
What Is Mindful Ultramarathon Running?
It was two in the morning. I was in the middle of a 31-mile training run before work. As an ultramarathon running dad, this was nothing new. I've run 31 miles (50k) ...
The Ultramarathon Pattern: 3 Stages Every New Ultrarunner Needs To Know
"Ultramarathon running? What in the world did I get myself into?" This common thought creeps into the mind of many first time ultrarunners-- as well as those who attempt a longer ultra ...
Ultra Running: 5 Ways To Run Longer Mindfully
Are you an ultramarathon runner who wants to run longer? Do you want to start running ultramarathon distances but don’t know if you’re up to the challenge? The following mindful ultramarathon running ...
50 Ultra Marathon Quotes To Inspire Your Ultra Running Journey
Are you ready for 50 ultra marathon quotes to inspire your ultra running journey? If so, then buckle up. I've jam-packed this page with enough quotes, tips, and encouragement to keep your ...
Ultra Running: How To Run Faster Mindfully
Before we dive into how to run faster mindfully, please understand this: Running an ultramarathon, for me, is not an athletic competition, but instead, a spiritual journey. I think to myself, “Why ...