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    TBT: Remember your first pair of running shoes?

    Mine: Nike Oceanas. I figured that the “heel tread” would be perfect for running through the woods (similar to the footrace at the end of “Meatballs”)

    November 16, 2017June 21, 2018 by troy figgins

    Will Keto Make You Faster or Slower? (Part 2)

    I noticed that after I went low-carb my pace got significantly slower at the same HR.  I mean, MAJORLY slower. 

    November 16, 2017June 21, 2018 by troy figgins

    Great Runs: Trail Running in Palm Desert, CA

    From high above the canyons you can see the entire Coachella Valley: the neighboring snow-covered peak of Mount San Jacinto to the long, craggy range that runs down the southwest side of Joshua Tree National Park. The entire panorama is incredible.

    March 29, 2017November 16, 2017 by troy figgins

    Will getting leaner make you a faster runner?

    Dropping belly fat is a great way to avoid chronic health issues. But getting leaner is also a surefire way to GET FAST.

    March 8, 2017June 21, 2018 by troy figgins

    “Floss One Tooth”: Using BJ Fogg’s behavior model to become a better ultra runner

    Professor BJ Fogg has an incredibly powerful model for understanding behavior – and for figuring what you need to do to make a change

    February 27, 2017June 21, 2018 by troy figgins

    Will doing 15 mins of yoga each morning make you a better ultra runner?

    Just fifteen minutes in the morning is all you need to keep you running your best (and injury free)

    February 24, 2017June 21, 2018 by troy figgins

    Kettle Moraine 100: Training Locked & Loaded

    New training plan locked. Objective: another 100-mile finish, this time under 22-hours

    February 21, 2017June 21, 2018 by troy figgins

    Can a Ketogenic Diet Make You a Better Ultra Runner (Part 1)?

    You might be considering going low carb or even all the way to ketosis – with hopes of improving your performance as an ultra runner. My recommendation: jump right in and try it out.

    February 14, 2017June 21, 2018 by troy figgins

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