Running
Ultra Running Nutrition Tips
You do get to eat more calories in ultra running. I need to have reserves and fat protection on my body. Physiologically, for a woman, it’s perfect.
Why Run Ultra Marathons
Sometimes we wonder if ultra endurance athletes are a little wacky. But maybe they know something we don’t. Women’s Adventure got to the bottom of it and asked these women, “Why?”
Run Well and Be Well
Trail running, yoga classes, gourmet food, and natural hot springs—it’s the recipe for the Run Wild Trail Running and Wellness Retreat, August 16-19, in Carbondale, Colorado.
Women’s Empowerment Workshop
When I arrive for the Women’s Empowerment Workshop, I wonder why it seemed so difficult to get away and why I had second thoughts about leaving. Hmm, work, or go to the mountains for a women’s retreat designed to rejuvenate and nourish mind, body, and spirit? The answer suddenly couldn’t be simpler.
Adventure Racing Advice
When I asked for some adventure racing tips last week, you all stepped up to the plate and offered up your best advice and encouragement. Your suggestions were simpler than I expected, and this seeming simplicity made me wonder whether the race is more straightforward or, on the contrary, tougher than I imagine.
Polar Bottle Special Back-to-School and 9/11 Bottles
Polar Bottle has added several new limited edition bottles to its online store.
UltraMom
Okay, so the title is a little much considering any woman who conceives a child is automatically considered an endurance athlete, but I figured since I am working my way into the Ultra Running world it would fit for now.
Tough Mudder
One in five runners at Colorado’s Tough Mudder challenge last weekend were female. And they conquered the nine-mile course that featured a 4,250-foot elevation gain and obstacles every mile. Sad you missed out? No worries. There’s ample opportunity to get down and dirty at a Tough Mudder event near you.
Barefoot Running
Barefoot running’s key benefits: more efficient form, plus strengthened and lengthened muscles.
10-minute Sports Makeover
Runner Stella Peterson balances motherhood, a home office, and rescuing her favorite breed—meet 4-year-old Ollie, a German short-haired pointer and the newest addition to her family. She’s also training through the winter for her first triathlon.
Fall 2010 Editor’s Choice Awards
Whether you’re running 26 miles or just one, backpacking just one night or five, we’ve got you covered.
