They say change is the only constant in life. Switch jobs, move your home, have a baby, get sick. You never know what life will bring, and it’s those who are successful at adapting to the changes that are most successful in life. The same could be said about ultrarunning. You never know what the […] The post Change: A Hellbender 100 Race Report appeared first on Rock Creek Runner ..read more

One never forgets their first training plan. Mine was for a marathon, handed down to me from a friend, who I believe got it from another friend. It had every little detail accounted for — from exactly what pace you should run on every single run, to how to recover, and even what to eat. […] The post Why Training Doesn’t Have to be Complicated appeared first on Rock Creek Runner ..read more

The holidays are behind us, the darkest days of winter are now over, and if you’re like most runners, you’re likely thinking about your first race of the year. It’s typical to take some time off after a busy fall race schedule to relax and recover, and that first race back is always full of […] The post 52 Dos and Don’ts of Running an Ultramarathon appeared first on Rock Creek Runner ..read more

Shopping for a trail runner isn’t easy. Every runner has their own preferences, and for the most part, all the important gear — shoes, pack, etc. — ends up being rather expensive. Socks are probably the main exception … But who wants socks as a gift? This year there are three running related items on […] The post 3 Gifts Under $30 for Trail Runners appeared first on Rock Creek Runner ..read more

As runners — as humans — we yearn for instant progress. … We see a problem, and we immediately want to fix it. … We decide we want to play an instrument, and we expect to pick it up overnight. … We want to run farther or faster, and look for measurable results after just […] The post Celebrating Baby Steps appeared first on Rock Creek Runner ..read more

Imagine standing at the starting line of your goal race, filled with nervous energy and fiery anticipation. Excitement, doubt, adrenaline, all pumping through your veins. There’s nothing like it. Now imagine standing at the same starting line, feeling those same nerves, only the guy next to you gets to start 38 days early. You? You’re […] The post The 2.018 Challenge – Get a Head Start on Your Goals appeared first on Rock Creek Runner ..read more

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