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Ultra Marathon, Workout Routines

My First Ultra-Marathon (Attempt): 3 Ways to Mountain-Proof Those Chicken Legs

Here are 3 ways I’ve been training for the mountains in my 60k: 1. Plant-based Nutrition I eat a strictly plant-based diet, because Herbivores don’t get as sore as Omnivores I went to this intense gym class in my twenties. The goal of the class was to torture its victims by taking individual exercises and doing them for entire songs at a time. So if … Continue reading My First Ultra-Marathon (Attempt): 3 Ways to Mountain-Proof Those Chicken Legs

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My First Ultra-Marathon (Attempt): The Break-up (I’ll Run When I Want to!)

Check out my new Facebook group for ultra-runners who weigh over 200lbs, otherwise known as Clydesdales! Find fellow husky runner’s weight-specific gear recommendations, injury mitigation strategies, fueling options, and more! Dear Training Schedule, You suck. Sincerely, – Nate P.S. I hope you end up in a van down by the river. From now on, I’m going rouge. I’m play my own song, and I’m dance … Continue reading My First Ultra-Marathon (Attempt): The Break-up (I’ll Run When I Want to!)

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My First Ultra Marathon (Attempt): 30 Minute Indoor Total Strength Workout

A 30 min workout that won’t be affected by a quarantine? What!? Check out my new Facebook group for ultra-runners who weigh over 200lbs, otherwise known as Clydesdales! Find fellow husky runner’s weight-specific gear recommendations, injury mitigation strategies, fueling options, and more! I’ve gathered these exercises to attack all the muscle groups used in ultras while strategically limiting the amount of rest required between moves. … Continue reading My First Ultra Marathon (Attempt): 30 Minute Indoor Total Strength Workout

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