Ultra Trail Running Daily News | Wed, Jan 10

Shad lays down 25 excellent points when training for any ultra trail race.

Ultrarunning Magazine’s 9th best ultrarunners of the year announced right this way.

Cheating and PEDs are hot topics in this community, sure, but nothing compared to discussing the proper way to make the perfect cup of coffee.

Happy 69th birthday to my dad! We went on our first trail run together 30+ years ago and well, I wouldn’t be here without him.

Looking for a fueling option that doesn’t cause GI distress and uses zero sugars? Hop on over to S-Fuels and look at the science and testimonials.

Intersted in reading more poetry, science, and novels about nature…by female authors? Here’s a list of 25 women to check out.

Trail guy Andres Skurka turns his BS filter to the Nike Vapor Fly 4%. What did his first impressions uncover?

Interesting look at the financial decline of the Under Armour brand. What do you think?

Ah, a trend I’m anxious to see disappear: The (nonexistent) hierarchy of dirtbaggers.

The Angry Jogger writes about stuggling with weight loss and weight gain while training and racing ultras. As always, some pretty salty language.

The importance of remembering local running successes and stories. 

If there’s one thing I’ve learned recently, it’s to not ever, ever tell a blind athlete that they can’t do something.

Great stuff: Dakota writes about the mental and physical aspects of recovery.

Two new episodes coming your way soon. Sarah and I are interviewing two new guests tomorrow.