Training for Ultra Running

This is a great short video on what it takes to be an ultra runner.

ULTRA RUNNER from Cedar Wright on Vimeo.

Q&A with Craig Weller of Barefoot Fitness

“I’ve always gravitated towards the development of physical fitness. The body is the physical manifestation of one’s state of mind, so a strong mind equals a strong body and vice versa. Being fit, healthy, strong… whatever you want to call it; it’s so much more than some superficial aspect of life. It’s one of the most important things there is.”

On becoming a superhero

Once upon a time there was a boy who dreamed he could be a superhero. By the time he was five, he knew he couldn’t be super strong and he was afraid of being bitten by a radioactive spider, but he knew he could be super fast. Because he was super fast. He was faster than all of the neighbor kids and his father proudly told him that he must have inherited his speed from the Old Man because he used to be the fastest kid on the block too. The boy would challenge all who dared enter his back yard to a 100-yard dash from the apple tree to the back porch. Of course, the boy won each race because he was the fastest runner in the world and was soon going to save the world from evil with his amazing speed.

How to not train for the half marathon & other updates

I’m dropping back in to give y’all some updates on what I’ve been up to and to share my training secrets on how to run the slowest half marathon of your racing season. Plus, some other updates including the latest article from our sister blog, The Cycling Siren.

Updates

Since it’s been a few weeks since I’ve provided any updates, here’s the latest of what’s happening on the home front, with training and this blogzine.

Race Report: Third Annual Mutts ‘n Masters 5K

Local 5Ks are turning out to be great learning opportunities on gear selection, pacing, pre-race nutrition, canine (lack of) fitness, and most of all, lessons on how to lead a life with integrity and honor.

Q&A with John MacLaren: Fitness guru and former SEAL - Part II

This is the second installment of my interview with John MacLarren. We discuss how he transitioned from Navy SEAL to his work with triathletes and even the amazing physique work he did with actor Thomas Jane.

Q&A with John MacLaren, fitness guru and former SEAL - Part I

John MacLaren is a personal trainer and coach based in Los Angeles, California who has developed a reputation for working the asses off of his clients and helping them get the results they want. He is perhaps most well known for his work with the actor Thomas Jane, helping him lose fat while simultaneously bulking up for his lead role in the 2005 film “The Punisher.”

So what does physique transformation have to do with endurance athletes? Well, MacLaren is also a former U.S. Navy SEAL.

Got your attention now?

Why my heart exploded at the Las Vegas Half Marathon

The Las Vegas Marathon was in early December, just a wee bit over two months ago. So why in the hell am I writing my race report now?
Shortly after the race, I came across a car accident that involved a fully engulfed charter bus filled with nuns and orphans. Apparently they were on their way [...]

How to not get your ass kicked while running

My objective is not to scare the piss out of you. I don’t want to present gloom and doom scenarios, although there are plenty to be found in your morning paper, and have you believing that there are rapists behind every bush along your running trail. There aren’t. But, sometimes, just maybe once in your life time, you might bump into that one freak who has decided that your iPod is more valuable than your life. Short of having Chuck Norris bike or jog with you, how do you avoid getting mugged?