Jason GatesSep 24, 2018Mind Over Matter: The Importance of Building Mental FitnessMental and emotional fitness, in my opinion is greatest attribute that an endurance athlete, or any other for that matter, can develop....
Jason GatesJul 9, 2018Sea to Summit: Top 5 Lessons for Flatlanders Racing at AltitudeFor those living close to sea level and wanting to race at altitude, there are many struggles that you could possibly face that those...
Ultra ExpeditionsDec 28, 2017Nutrition 101: Proper Fueling for Endurance EventsProper fueling is essential for achieving peak performance. Without it, no amount of fitness or training will help. With that said, there...
Brendon VoelkerNov 27, 2017Pinhoti 100 RecapI 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,...
Ultra ExpeditionsJul 24, 2017Oktoberfest Trail RunThe 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
Jason GatesFeb 10, 2017Coming Full Circle: The History of Caprock Canyons State ParkAs 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...
Jason GatesNov 5, 2016Drink Up: 10 Reasons Why Bottles Are Better Than BladdersWhen it comes to hydration, for the most part there seems to be two distinct camps, those that prefer bottles and those that prefer...
Jason GatesNov 3, 2016Race Report: Oktoberfest Trail Run Festival 2016Finding the Chaparral Trail What started out as a complete passion for us turned into managing a race and sharing our passion with over...