Nothing like being on the tail end of a flu and the starting line of an UltraBeast. With the Spartan World Championship coming up in Tahoe next weekend and after having taken a few sick days with zero training, I thought getting back to normal with a long run in the mountains would doContinue reading “Sun Peaks UltraBeast 2015”
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The Red Deer Hurricane Heat, Super and Sprint
Who knew that packing for one weekend could be so involved? Three events, two kiddos, one kid’s race and a special Hurricane Heat pack list will certainly do that. The Hurricane Heat For those of you who don’t know, the addition of the Hurricane Heat started in 2011 when Hurricane Irene threatened the cancellation ofContinue reading “The Red Deer Hurricane Heat, Super and Sprint”
How to Recover Fast Between Races
On the last two Spartan Race weekends I managed back-to-back wins (Ottawa Super and UltraBeast and Red Deer Super and Sprint). And I have been getting a lot of questions as to how I recover. Here’s my Top Five List: Training – I train hard and long days back to back so my body isContinue reading “How to Recover Fast Between Races”
That Which her Body and Mind is Capable
We were huddling on the still warm pavement, shivering and sopping wet, at the end of the Red Deer Hurricane Heat. We were cold, tired and hungry. Three people pulled out the 500 word essay on “why we race” as we were asked to bring. The first two essays were amazing. The third warmed meContinue reading “That Which her Body and Mind is Capable”
The Ottawa Super and UltraBeast
I was really hoping to get a double win this weekend in Ottawa: the Super and the UltraBeast. The Super started out up the side of the mountain on single track. Jostling for position was tricky and it ended up being a nice warm up. The obstacles and course were awesome with some funContinue reading “The Ottawa Super and UltraBeast”
BattleFrog New England
It’s been a while since I’ve been afraid to not finish a race. But when you’re racing as an elite at BattleFrog, it’s entirely plausible. And it’s kind of exciting. At the start, they give you an elite band, which is taken away should you fail to complete any obstacle. And the obstaclesContinue reading “BattleFrog New England”
Toronto Spartan Sprint and Super
After a sleepless red eye and several attempts at nighttime sleeping with a baby who is cutting molars (and who is not very good at sleeping in the best of occasions)… we knew this weekend was going to be one of those “pull-up-your-boots” and STFU kinda scenarios. The Toronto Spartan courses are on aContinue reading “Toronto Spartan Sprint and Super”
How to Run Better without Running
As a running and strength and conditioning coach, I often run into problems with poor lateral alignment and the profound effect that has on power, efficiency and injury. I wanted to do a quick post elaborating on this rampant runner problem. And I would know, because every photo of me post accident looks like I’m melting under myContinue reading “How to Run Better without Running”
The Vancouver Spartan Sprint
There are many good things about a hometown race. First off, you know the terrain… so you can fly on in. Second, people know you and cheer using your name. Some people: some people yell “Go Ellie” but whatever… good enough. Third, you just might have a babysitter and be able to race yourContinue reading “The Vancouver Spartan Sprint “
Spartan Gladiators Video
Who misses these guys?
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