The North Face: 'Three Things You Should Never Start an Ultra Without'

Who wouldn't want some advice from a guy who has run over 120 Ultra-marathons and just recently won the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run...

Hoka One One Stinson B Evo, Review With Update!

After reading the glowing recommendations from ultra-running icons Karl Meltzer, Dave Mackey and Marshall Ulrich about the Hoka One One, my curiosity was aroused and several days later, I had a pair of the Hoka One One Stinson B Evo shoes at my door step...

Two Marathons for Asheville in 2013

Calling all marathoners! For first time marathoners, veteran marathoners and all our friends in the 50 states marathon club, here's your chance to run a marathon in Asheville, NC!  In 2013, Asheville will have not just one marathon but two! This news makes us :-)

CW-X Compression Wear Review

Several weeks ago during a visit to our favorite running store, Foot Rx Asheville, I mentioned to Scott Sosha my concern over a nagging muscle spasm in my abdomen that would not go away in spite of regular stretching and yoga exercises.  Scott felt I could benefit from compression wear and suggested I give them a try.  He gave me a brief (no pun intended) orientation regarding the physiology of compression wear, and how it is designed to relieve muscle tension...

Hydration & Nutrition For The Long Run

Susanne (left) finishing a half marathon and not bonking!

One of the most challenging aspects of training for any long distance event  is finding a balance of maintaining proper hydration and nutrition.  Nobody likes to bonk, and once it happens, it makes the run extremely unpleasant to say the least, and it takes a much longer time to recover...