Running and Trail running Journal

A beginner trail running plan by Max Keith, co-founder of Vert.run. Go from your first run to your first trail

A practical way to choose a repeatable loop time, protect your reset window, and adjust your backyard ultra pace as

StairMaster workouts can help trail and ultra runners build climbing strength when hills are unavailable For trail runners, the best

Quick answer: Your road-running fitness gives you a useful aerobic base, but trail running asks for different pacing, footwork, climbing

Learning how to adjust an ultra training plan after missed runs, travel or a demanding week can prevent one disruption

How long does it take to run 100 miles? For many runners, a 100-mile ultramarathon takes roughly 20 to 36

Ultramarathon recovery starts when you finish, not when you feel ready to train again. Finishing an ultra does not mean

Build stronger climbs and durable descents with hill workouts, power hiking, downhill training, and a practical four-week plan for trail

Build stronger climbs and durable descents with hill workouts, power hiking, downhill training, and a practical four-week plan for trail

Train for a 50-mile ultramarathon with a practical 16-week plan covering long runs, weekly structure, hills, nutrition, strength, night running

Signed up for a trail race and want to know what finish time to expect? This guide covers what actually

A practical guide 200+ mile ultramarathons, covering multi-day blocks, night running, sleep, nutrition, foot care, crew, pacing and tapering.

How long does it take to run a 50K? Most trail runners need 5 to 8 hours. See realistic finish

A practical beginner guide to trail running, including how to choose your first trail, pace by effort, handle hills, pick

A practical beginner guide to trail running, including how to choose your first trail, pace by effort, handle hills, pick

Thinking about your first ultramarathon? Start with the right distance, train with patience, fuel well, and arrive at the start

Do you want to optimize your training, avoid overtraining and injuries? Discover how with this guide for trail running and

A backyard ultra training plan for runners preparing to repeat steady loops, manage fueling, recover between starts, and stay mentally

Signed up for a trail race and want to know what finish time to expect? This guide covers what actually

A training plan for busy athletes that fits your real life, by UESCA-certified coach Steve Krenn.

My first trail marathon nearly broke me. And I was fit. Here’s everything I wish I’d known before that race,

The 100k is a different animal. This guide covers the full specific training block for a 100k ultramarathon — intensity