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Health and Nutrition

[In Health & Nutrition]
Overtraining a Concern for Ultrarunners
Runners are generally perfectionists, capable of pushing themselves to their limits, and usually totally incapable of knowing when to slow down or even stop.
 
Hydration Needs Do Not End With the Cooler Temperatures
During the fall and winter months, athletes can be tricked into performance declines associated with dehydration. As the cooling effect of air and rain sometimes mask our sense of fluid loss, many athletes fail to take into account the significant amount of water loss that is still occurring.
 
What it Takes to Complete an Ultra
 
 
"Marathon Mice" A Sign of the Future in Sports
Tucson Citizen: Researchers yesterday unveiled genetically engineered mice that can run farther and longer than their naturally bred brethren, bringing the "genetic" doping" of elite athletes a small step closer.
 
Proper Running Technique Critical to Success
Active.com: We tend to copy winners, and as a result ignore what could be a more effective technique for each individual.

Around the World

[In Around the World]
UltraRunning Interview: Comrades and World Champion Bruce Fordyce
At this year’s Comrades Marathon 89 Km, the world’s biggest and most famous ultramarathon, Mark Bloomfield had the opportunity to talk with Bruce Fordyce, a nine-time champion, as well as the world record-holder at 50 miles.
 
How the Western States Was Won
 
 
Patagonia: A Trail Runner's Heaven
 
 

Photos

[In Photos]
Himalayan Trek 2000
 

Runners' Diaries

 
Ian Torrence's Diary - Part 2: Elation and Frustration
  By Ian Torrence
 
Ian Torrence's Diary - Part 1: Grand Slam Dreams
  By Ian Torrence
 
On the Trail to Western States and Leadville:
  By Chad Ricklefs' Diary
 
First Person: On the Road to Cleder, France
  By Anne Riddle
 
Middle of the Pack: Grand Slam Lite
  By Gary Dudney

Profiles

 
Ted Corbitt: An Ultrarunning Pioneer
 
 
Shannon Farar-Griefer
 
 
Jim Garcia
 

Training and Racing

[In Training & Racing]
Developing a Strategy
  By Kevin Setnes
 
Lights & Bites
  By Ed Tyanich