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Active at Altitude, Trail Runner & Running Times Magazines to Host Retreat

Posted April 3, 2008 at 05:17 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Destinations, U.S.A., News, Trail Running, Training

Elinor Fish and Adam Chase, editors at two top U.S. running publications, Trail Runner and Running Times, are leading a unique retreat for trail runners including guided trail runs, training theory and writing about running seminars at Active at Altitude, a residential sports-training centre near Estes Park,…

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Karl Meltzer to Host Utah Ultrarunning Camp in July

Posted March 28, 2008 at 11:42 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Destinations, U.S.A., News, Trail Running, Ultramarathons, Training

The University of Utah and Karl Meltzer will hosting the Utah Ultrarunning Camp on July 9-13, 2008. The camp is focused on the ultra runner looking to expand his knowledge and improve on performance,…

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Live High, Train Low: The benefits of altitude training

Posted November 13, 2007 at 08:17 AM by Jamal Walker

Section: Training

Many endurance athletes utilize altitude training. While it was once a controversial topic, researchers now universally agree that when done correctly altitude training offers many benefits.

So how does altitude training work? When you are exposed to hypoxia (oxygen reduced…

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Bored with your trail running route? The solution may be simpler than you think …

Posted September 3, 2007 at 03:37 PM by Bart Moylan

Section: Motivation, Training

So you’ve just blown through one of your regular trail routes and you are feeling like it’s become too routine, as if you’ve just done your regular 3-mile loop in your neighborhood. As you think to yourself how mundane that loop was the…

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Endurance Relays: A New Spin on an Old Favorite

Posted August 22, 2007 at 03:02 PM by Lisa Cieplechowicz

Section: Motivation, News, Adventure/Relay, Training

Picture this: running hundreds of miles across state highways and trails, sometimes with only the moon to light your way, supported by dedicated teammates who are ready to trade-off with you every 3 miles or so follow along in a decorated…

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Race Recap: Great Midwest Relay (GMR)

Posted July 10, 2007 at 03:34 PM by Perry Romanowski

Section: News, Adventure/Relay, Race Recaps, Training, Training Tips

The following race recap was written by endurance “joggler” Perry Romanowski; a unique and talented athlete who successfully juggles while running marathons and other long-distance events at competitive paces. For more information about Perry, “joggling”, and/or to support his current charity venture, please visit:…

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Switch it up and challenge yourself with a trail running adventure!

Posted May 26, 2007 at 10:00 AM by Martin Kennedy

Section: Training

We’ve all experienced that day when we finally grow tired of seeing the same houses and landmarks along our running route. What’s a runner to do? Fear no more! Add some excitement, change your scenery, enjoy nature and increase your workout intensity by…