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Sep 24, 2018

Mind Over Matter: The Importance of Building Mental Fitness

Mental and emotional fitness, in my opinion is greatest attribute that an endurance athlete, or any other for that matter, can develop....

Jul 9, 2018

Sea to Summit: Top 5 Lessons for Flatlanders Racing at Altitude

For those living close to sea level and wanting to race at altitude, there are many struggles that you could possibly face that those...

Dec 28, 2017

Nutrition 101: Proper Fueling for Endurance Events

Proper fueling is essential for achieving peak performance. Without it, no amount of fitness or training will help. With that said, there...

Nov 27, 2017

Pinhoti 100 Recap

I can’t say that running my first 100 miler was exactly what I thought it would be. In many ways, I was more than prepared physically,...

Aug 1, 2017

The Piney Woods Ultra

Jul 24, 2017

Oktoberfest Trail Run

The trail races are on the converted Chaparral Trail. The trail was used as the railroad right-of-way and now converted to a multi-use trai

Feb 10, 2017

Coming Full Circle: The History of Caprock Canyons State Park

As I crested the canyon walls a stiff wind kicked up to greet me. The scramble up the red rock surface was rewarded with panoramic views...

Nov 5, 2016

Drink Up: 10 Reasons Why Bottles Are Better Than Bladders

When it comes to hydration, for the most part there seems to be two distinct camps, those that prefer bottles and those that prefer...

Nov 3, 2016

Race Report: Oktoberfest Trail Run Festival 2016

Finding the Chaparral Trail What started out as a complete passion for us turned into managing a race and sharing our passion with over...