Sea Level to Summit: 5 Tips for Flatlanders Training for the Mountains
It has been my experience that as an endurance athlete you either love or hate the mountains. Typically, that is determined by where you...
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Jason Gates
Mar 5, 2019
The Texas Trail Running Eco Series: Explore the World’s Ecological Regions Within One States Borders
The sport of trail running and ultra-marathoning are unique in that they focus on exploring the world’s natural wonders. Individuals who...
Jason Gates
Sep 24, 2018
Mind Over Matter: The Importance of Building Mental Fitness
Mental and emotional fitness, in my opinion is greatest attribute that an endurance athlete, or any other for that matter, can develop....
Brendon Voelker
Aug 19, 2018
10 Things To Consider When Purchasing a GPS Watch
With all the advances in technology over the past few years, chances are most runners carry with them some type of watch or device with...
Jason Gates
Jul 9, 2018
Sea to Summit: Top 5 Lessons for Flatlanders Racing at Altitude
For those living close to sea level and wanting to race at altitude, there are many struggles that you could possibly face that those...
Jason Gates
Mar 16, 2018
It's All About Heart: How to Calculate Training Intensity Through Heart Rate Zones
When setting goals for training many athletes will take a random approach rather than a realistic fact based approach. This might be...
Brendon Voelker
Nov 27, 2017
Pinhoti 100 Recap
I can’t say that running my first 100 miler was exactly what I thought it would be. In many ways, I was more than prepared physically,...
Ultra Expeditions
Aug 1, 2017
Ultra Expeditions
Apr 27, 2017
The Wild Canyon Ultra
Experience the rugged terrain, vibrant red earth tones, desert flowers and stunning views of Caprock Canyons State Park. The trails offer ad
Brendon Voelker
Feb 15, 2017
The Grand Canyon R2R2R: What You Need To Know
Ask any ultra runner about their bucket-list runs, and the Grand Canyon will likely top all of their lists. There’s just something epic...
Jason Gates
Feb 10, 2017
Coming Full Circle: The History of Caprock Canyons State Park
As I crested the canyon walls a stiff wind kicked up to greet me. The scramble up the red rock surface was rewarded with panoramic views...
Jason Gates
Nov 5, 2016
Drink Up: 10 Reasons Why Bottles Are Better Than Bladders
When it comes to hydration, for the most part there seems to be two distinct camps, those that prefer bottles and those that prefer...
Jason Gates
Nov 3, 2016
Race Report: Oktoberfest Trail Run Festival 2016
Finding the Chaparral Trail What started out as a complete passion for us turned into managing a race and sharing our passion with over...
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