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I'm training for a 100-mile trail ultramarathon. This road shoe has been my go-to tool.

Welcome to Trail Tested, a new monthly column from entrepreneur and athlete Jack Espy as he trains for the grueling Leadville 100 ultramarathon this August. Trail Tested will follow Jack along his ...
Runner's World

What Western States 100 Training Data Reveals About How to Maintain Performance Late in a Race

Training for a 100-mile race can seem almost mythical from the outside, as if the only way to finish is to stack endless miles, check off monster long runs, and possess a willingness to suffer more ...
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I'm About to Run a 100-Mile Race. I Only Trust This Hydration Vest on the Trail.

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." HYDRATION IS A crucial factor for anything longer than a 5k, and that's intensely magnified for a 100-mile ...
Runner's World

Do Runners Really Need Race Pace Workouts in Marathon Training?

When you’re training to run a faster marathon, it pays to get to know your goal pace. Marathon pace workouts give you an opportunity to practice that speed and simulate how you’ll feel on race day.
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I’ve run many marathons and completed even more 100-mile rides: Which is harder?

Marathons might inflict greater impact, but riding a century requires a lot of fuel and some mechanical know-how. Steve ...