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Since Moab, I’ve been taking some significant time to let my body and mind recover. I’ve been active, but my running has been scaled back. As ultrarunners, we often find ourselves caught up in the thrill of racing, pushing our physical and mental limits in pursuit of new challenges. However, the importance of taking an off-season should not be underestimated. In this week’s newsletter, we’ll explore the benefits of embracing a well-deserved break from racing and…
Greetings, my friends!I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with food and good times with those you love. I was told that the calories don’t count on holidays, so we’ll just go with that and not worry about all the food we ate!
Things have been busy so on this week’s newsletter I just wanted to share a couple of quick things with you.
First, I mentioned that I was a guest on another podcast a few weeks ago. It’s been released and I think you’ll really enjoy it. It’s the…
This week we get to sit down and chat with Chad Hetrick. Chad just placed 2nd at the Arkansas Traveller…
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I hope you are doing well and enjoying some cooler weather!
I had the chance to be a guest on another podcast recently, and I can’t wait to share it with you once it’s live! The conversation revolved around mindset, a topic close to my heart. Unsurprisingly, we spend some time delving deep into the power of gratitude – a theme that resonates strongly with me.
As we approach Thanksgiving week, it feels fitting to reflect on this. I genuinely believe that running with a heart full…
In this episode, we catch up with Nicole Laughton! Nicole takes us on a journey through some of her…
One Month Post-Moab 240: Time to Recover and Reflect
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Wow, it’s hard to believe that a month has already passed since the Moab 240! My blisters are finally healing, and my body is getting back to its happy state. After the race, we had a much-needed afternoon and night of rest before embarking on the 14.5-hour drive back home. A massive shoutout to Jennifer, who drove the entire way while I sat in the passenger seat, a bit too tired to sleep. My legs were sore, my feet hurt, and my…
Jennifer and I discuss my finish at the 2023 Moab 240! Destination Trail Moab 240, October 2023, by Sarah…
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Ultramarathons are eating and drinking contests with a little exercise and scenery thrown in” – Chris McDougall
To run far, you’ve got to keep your body fueled. Many of you know the struggle of keeping food down during an ultra.
I thought I’d share some of what is working for me now for fueling and what I plan on using for the Moab 240. The plan is to consume around 60g of carbs and 200-250 calories an hour mostly from the nutrition below.
However, I will be eating a lot of real…
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Have you been there? You’ve done the work. You’ve put in the time. You’ve put in the miles. (So many miles!)
Weeks and weeks of training. Sweat, tears, and even blood…
You are tired. Your body needs the break. Mentally, you need the taper. You embrace it.
Then, a few days into it you start to feel something wrong with that knee. That right foot feels kind of funky. Why does my back hurt? Am I getting sick? Did I train enough? Do I need to run more? Question after question….