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Your source for trip reports, training articles and general banter.
Why Fueling & Hydration Matters
Simply put, endurance is the ability to sustain prolonged physical activity and fueling allows us to sustain a higher rate for longer. Proper hydration allows us to better tolerate the fuel while allowing for better thermoregulation (heat management) and better resource distribution during activity.
RPE & Heart Rate: Understanding Effort and Deciding What to Use For Trail Running
Trail running involves changing terrain, shifting grades, varied footing, and unpredictable conditions. Because of that, measuring effort is more nuanced than simply looking at pace. Two common methods to attempt to quantify effort are RPE (Rate of Perceived Effort) and HR (Heart Rate).
Using The RPE Scale in Climbing Training
The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale is a numerical value system used to express how hard somebody feels they are working during exercise. The Swedish researcher Gunnar Borg invented it in the 1960s and it’s been widely used in strength and weight training ever since. But what is it?
The Great Debate - 4x4's vs Intervals
“I know it’s because of the 4x4s, that’s definitely what did it” they told me. Um, was it? Are you sure it wasn’t one of the many other training facets we’ve been working on? “What about the interval boulders, those seemed to really suit you well?” I asked.
Why Strength and Mobility Training Is a Game Changer for Trail Runners
Discover why strength and mobility training are essential for trail runners who want to improve performance, prevent injuries, and stay strong on the trails for years to come.