There are many muscle pains and fatigue that occur with long multi-day distance endurance races; however be aware and prepare yourself for the various minor nuisances that can be a nagging pain throughout the event.

  As trail running continues to grow and become extremely popular after all the recent press, race growth and injury prevention articles it still shocks me how many runners won’t consider running on trails.  I hear all the time “because it’s “slower” than roads”.   Yes, you may run a bit slower by not having [Read the Rest...]

Race Review: and commentary by RaceTwitch.com Pro-Team member and ultracyclist - Leslie Holton Web site: http://www.davisbikeclub.org/annual_events/ultra_distance_events/12-24_challenge The Davis 24 hour race (with a 12 hour option) starts in Winters, CA near Davis. This race is a good early spring challenge which starts with a 163 miles day loop with over 8000 feet of climbing, and then turns to [Read the Rest...]