If you’ve ever hit mile 40 and couldn’t stomach another gel, you’re not alone. It’s also typically where the stomach issues hit if you haven’t eaten real food. There’s only so much sugar sludge a runner can handle before your taste buds (and gut) wave the white flag. That’s where tortellini comes in! Fuel your …
Coach’s Corner: A little advice from one of CBM’s coach! Alright, ultra runners, let’s talk about the real beast of an ultra: your brain. Sure, your legs gotta churn out those 32, 50, 100, or more miles, but it’s your headspace that’ll make or break you when the trails get gnarly. Welcome to the CBM …
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The Other Side of the Aid Station | The Crew Survival Guide Written by: Amy Krueger, CBM Crew Didn’t read part one? You should! Find it here. The Crew Survival Guide: Ok, so now you’re intrigued but how to survive your first crewing gig? → Navigate Google Maps Offline What supplies should you never forget? …
The Other Side of an Aid Station | Crewing & Pacing an Ultrarunner | Written by: Amy Krueger, CBM Crew Imagine the start line of any race. Hopeful runners carb loaded, super shoes tied tight, dressed for efficiency, warmed up, and focused, awaiting the countdown. Now make it an ultra race: hopeful runners with full bellies, …
Last week on Varsity Blues…. Protein is a runner’s best friend. It is crucial for everyone, but especially as training ramps up. Last week, we kicked off this topic, and if you missed it, catch up here. This week, we’re doubling down with seven high-protein snacks to fuel recovery and keep you strong. As mileage climbs, hitting your daily protein goal …
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Protein is key for every runner, we all know this. For everyone, really. But we also know, it’s really hard to hit that daily protein goal, especially as training increases. Protein powder is a great way to hit the missed protein goal, but sometimes even that isn’t enough. Below I’m going to detail out some …
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