Henry Howard
@henryhoward.bsky.social
Plant-based 45X ultra/marathon runner. I run to find joy, inspire others & redefine what's possible.
Experienced & passionate running coach who has guided athletes to achieve BQs, PRs, 1st-time marathons & ultras etc. Coaching spots open.
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Experienced & passionate running coach who has guided athletes to achieve BQs, PRs, 1st-time marathons & ultras etc. Coaching spots open.
RunSpirited.com
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MONDAY MOTIVATION How to build a thriving run club
Happy Monday, runner friends! Karen Henderson started running at age 58, first in a local gym, before heading out on the roads and eventually finding trails. Like many runners, she then entered a seri...
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My #MondayMotivation newsletter is out! Highlights:
• How to build a thriving running club. 🏃
• Who would you pick for the most inspirational ultra runners of the year? 😎
• Is your oral health at risk? 🪥
• Mobility boosts performance. 🧘
• Try Previnex and save 15%! 😋
runspirited.com/so/4cPfjVNSe...
• How to build a thriving running club. 🏃
• Who would you pick for the most inspirational ultra runners of the year? 😎
• Is your oral health at risk? 🪥
• Mobility boosts performance. 🧘
• Try Previnex and save 15%! 😋
runspirited.com/so/4cPfjVNSe...
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After trail running and ultra running for almost a decade, China’s Miao Yao has reinvented her relationship with the sport.
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"No Life Defined:" Watch China's Miao Yao Redefine Her Relationship With Running
After trail running and ultrarunning for almost a decade, China's Miao Yao has reinvented her relationship with the sport.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
After trail running and ultra running for almost a decade, China’s Miao Yao has reinvented her relationship with the sport.
www.irunfar.com/no-life-defi...
www.irunfar.com/no-life-defi...
There’s no need to think of ultramarathons as sufferfests. Run ultras for your own reasons and suffer less! By Bryon Powell, via @irunfar.bsky.social
www.irunfar.com/suffer-less-...
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Suffer Less: Run Ultras for Your Own Reasons
There's no need to think of ultramarathons as sufferfests. Run ultras for your own reasons and suffer less!
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November 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
There’s no need to think of ultramarathons as sufferfests. Run ultras for your own reasons and suffer less! By Bryon Powell, via @irunfar.bsky.social
www.irunfar.com/suffer-less-...
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www.irunfar.com/suffer-less-...
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8 easy miles that were faster than expected. Not sure where that came from after a long day of travel and late night.
Keep showing up.
Dream big.
Smile every mile.
Keep showing up.
Dream big.
Smile every mile.
November 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
8 easy miles that were faster than expected. Not sure where that came from after a long day of travel and late night.
Keep showing up.
Dream big.
Smile every mile.
Keep showing up.
Dream big.
Smile every mile.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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New documentary — "Run Terry Run" — presents lost footage of the 1980 Marathon of Hope, bringing new depth and perspective to Terry Fox's journey.
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New Terry Fox documentary reveals his true heroism - Canadian Running Magazine
"Run Terry Run" presents lost footage of the 1980 Marathon of Hope, bringing new depth and perspective to Terry Fox's journey
runningmagazine.ca
November 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
New documentary — "Run Terry Run" — presents lost footage of the 1980 Marathon of Hope, bringing new depth and perspective to Terry Fox's journey.
runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/ne...
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Who are the most inspirational ultra runners of 2025? I'm now working on my honorees for my 8th annual compilation — one list for women and another for men. Let me know who you recommend.
Some themes for this year's list ...
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#runchat #ultrarunning
Some themes for this year's list ...
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Who are the most inspiring ultra runners of the year?
Who are the most inspirational ultra runners? RunSpirited will unveil its eighth annual list of the most inspirational ultra runners of the year in December.
www.runspirited.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Who are the most inspirational ultra runners of 2025? I'm now working on my honorees for my 8th annual compilation — one list for women and another for men. Let me know who you recommend.
Some themes for this year's list ...
www.runspirited.com/single-post/...
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#runchat #ultrarunning
Some themes for this year's list ...
www.runspirited.com/single-post/...
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#runchat #ultrarunning
Just over two months after being found guilty for cutting a switchback in Grand Teton National Park while setting a fastest known time on Wyoming’s Grand Teton, ultra runner Michelino Sunseri was pardoned by President Donald Trump, clearing him of the charges.
www.irunfar.com/michelino-su...
www.irunfar.com/michelino-su...
Michelino Sunseri Pardoned By President Trump in Grand Teton Switchback-Cutting Case
Michelino Sunseri cleared of switchback-cutting charges by presidential pardon.
www.irunfar.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Just over two months after being found guilty for cutting a switchback in Grand Teton National Park while setting a fastest known time on Wyoming’s Grand Teton, ultra runner Michelino Sunseri was pardoned by President Donald Trump, clearing him of the charges.
www.irunfar.com/michelino-su...
www.irunfar.com/michelino-su...
Overall, these look pretty tasty but I'd make a few modifications.
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The best easy breakfasts to power your next run - Canadian Running Magazine
Quick, balanced recipes that pair carbs and protein to keep you strong from the first step
runningmagazine.ca
November 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Overall, these look pretty tasty but I'd make a few modifications.
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9+ miles around DC with 4x5x1, last speed workout before race day.
Felt good to get the legs moving in the quiet stillness of the city.
Keep showing up.
Find joy.
Carpe the hell out of this diem.
#runchat #keepshowingup #ultratraining #wednesdaywisdom
Felt good to get the legs moving in the quiet stillness of the city.
Keep showing up.
Find joy.
Carpe the hell out of this diem.
#runchat #keepshowingup #ultratraining #wednesdaywisdom
November 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM
9+ miles around DC with 4x5x1, last speed workout before race day.
Felt good to get the legs moving in the quiet stillness of the city.
Keep showing up.
Find joy.
Carpe the hell out of this diem.
#runchat #keepshowingup #ultratraining #wednesdaywisdom
Felt good to get the legs moving in the quiet stillness of the city.
Keep showing up.
Find joy.
Carpe the hell out of this diem.
#runchat #keepshowingup #ultratraining #wednesdaywisdom
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Ultra runners love lots of miles and time on their feet, often in wild spaces with unpredictable weather, so their passion for the sport comes with specific gear needs. 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️
Thanks to @irunfar.bsky.social here are some gift 👀 ideas for ultra runners. 😀
www.irunfar.com/ultrarunning...
#runchat
Thanks to @irunfar.bsky.social here are some gift 👀 ideas for ultra runners. 😀
www.irunfar.com/ultrarunning...
#runchat
Gifts for Ultrarunners
We've pulled together some of the best gifts for the ultrarunner in your life.
www.irunfar.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Ultra runners love lots of miles and time on their feet, often in wild spaces with unpredictable weather, so their passion for the sport comes with specific gear needs. 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️
Thanks to @irunfar.bsky.social here are some gift 👀 ideas for ultra runners. 😀
www.irunfar.com/ultrarunning...
#runchat
Thanks to @irunfar.bsky.social here are some gift 👀 ideas for ultra runners. 😀
www.irunfar.com/ultrarunning...
#runchat
According to a pelvic floor expert, here's a simple routine to get things moving literally.
runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/ho...
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How to guarantee your pre-run poo - Canadian Running Magazine
According to a pelvic floor expert, here's a simple routine to get things moving–literally
runningmagazine.ca
November 11, 2025 at 8:55 PM
According to a pelvic floor expert, here's a simple routine to get things moving literally.
runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/ho...
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In his new memoir, “The Running Ground,” Nicholas Thompson — CEO of The Atlantic, a cancer survivor, the 50K men’s 45+ age-group world record holder and a lifelong runner — examines his sometimes complicated personal history of the sport throughout his life.
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'The Running Ground:' A Review of Nicholas Thompson's New Memoir on Running, Relationships, and Mortality
A review of 'The Running Ground,' a new memoir by Nicholas Thompson.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
In his new memoir, “The Running Ground,” Nicholas Thompson — CEO of The Atlantic, a cancer survivor, the 50K men’s 45+ age-group world record holder and a lifelong runner — examines his sometimes complicated personal history of the sport throughout his life.
#runchat
www.irunfar.com/the-running-...
#runchat
www.irunfar.com/the-running-...
My review of the Ibex Men’s Nomad Jogger, which features ultra-light merino wool construction, temperature regulation and odor resistance.
Discover why these joggers excel for post-workout recovery, travel and everyday comfort.
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#runchat #ibex
Discover why these joggers excel for post-workout recovery, travel and everyday comfort.
www.runspirited.com/single-post/...
#runchat #ibex
Ibex Men’s Nomad Jogger Review: post-workout recovery loungewear
Review of the Ibex Men’s Nomad Jogger, which features ultra-light merino wool construction, temperature regulation and odor resistance.
www.runspirited.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
My review of the Ibex Men’s Nomad Jogger, which features ultra-light merino wool construction, temperature regulation and odor resistance.
Discover why these joggers excel for post-workout recovery, travel and everyday comfort.
www.runspirited.com/single-post/...
#runchat #ibex
Discover why these joggers excel for post-workout recovery, travel and everyday comfort.
www.runspirited.com/single-post/...
#runchat #ibex
7 miles with a smattering of hills.
A good easy run around the memorials in D.C.
Happy Veterans Day to all veterans and a special shoutout to all my friends who served.
#runchat #veteransday
A good easy run around the memorials in D.C.
Happy Veterans Day to all veterans and a special shoutout to all my friends who served.
#runchat #veteransday
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
7 miles with a smattering of hills.
A good easy run around the memorials in D.C.
Happy Veterans Day to all veterans and a special shoutout to all my friends who served.
#runchat #veteransday
A good easy run around the memorials in D.C.
Happy Veterans Day to all veterans and a special shoutout to all my friends who served.
#runchat #veteransday
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Many patients with IBS-like symptoms are actually lactose intolerant or have small intestinal microbial dysbiosis, not necessarily bacterial overgrowth, but an imbalance in gut bacteria types.
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Fiber or Low FODMAP for SIBO? | NutritionFacts.org
nutritionfacts.org
November 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Many patients with IBS-like symptoms are actually lactose intolerant or have small intestinal microbial dysbiosis, not necessarily bacterial overgrowth, but an imbalance in gut bacteria types.
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Looking for something special for that runner 🏃♂️ in your life - or yourself? 😊
Here is the @irunfar.bsky.social compilation of gift recommendations for runners. 🎁
www.irunfar.com/the-best-gif...
#runchat #mondaymotivation
Here is the @irunfar.bsky.social compilation of gift recommendations for runners. 🎁
www.irunfar.com/the-best-gif...
#runchat #mondaymotivation
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Looking for something special for that runner 🏃♂️ in your life - or yourself? 😊
Here is the @irunfar.bsky.social compilation of gift recommendations for runners. 🎁
www.irunfar.com/the-best-gif...
#runchat #mondaymotivation
Here is the @irunfar.bsky.social compilation of gift recommendations for runners. 🎁
www.irunfar.com/the-best-gif...
#runchat #mondaymotivation
Love this article from Melissa Londry.
"Women have reported being followed, catcalled, grabbed, or dismissed when they spoke up. ... That’s not endurance or sport. That’s a sign of traumatic experiences and more likely places runners in a state of survival."
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"Women have reported being followed, catcalled, grabbed, or dismissed when they spoke up. ... That’s not endurance or sport. That’s a sign of traumatic experiences and more likely places runners in a state of survival."
trailrunner.com/trail-news/r...
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Running Toward Safety: How Trail Running Is Confronting Harassment and Becoming Trauma-Informed
The following article was written by Melissa Londry and features the topic, Running Toward Safety: How Trail Running Is Confronting Harassment and
trailrunner.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Love this article from Melissa Londry.
"Women have reported being followed, catcalled, grabbed, or dismissed when they spoke up. ... That’s not endurance or sport. That’s a sign of traumatic experiences and more likely places runners in a state of survival."
trailrunner.com/trail-news/r...
#runchat
"Women have reported being followed, catcalled, grabbed, or dismissed when they spoke up. ... That’s not endurance or sport. That’s a sign of traumatic experiences and more likely places runners in a state of survival."
trailrunner.com/trail-news/r...
#runchat
Commuters like me will spend more time riding home in the dark.
For mountain bikers and gravel and road riders, it’s a great opportunity to clip on some lights and enjoy cycling at night!
Here are some tips for having a great time cycling at night.
trainright.com/cycling-at-n...
For mountain bikers and gravel and road riders, it’s a great opportunity to clip on some lights and enjoy cycling at night!
Here are some tips for having a great time cycling at night.
trainright.com/cycling-at-n...
Cycling at Night: Skills, Tips, and Recommended Headlights for Night Riding - CTS
Cycling at night is a fun way to train with fewer daylight hours. Ride your favorite trails, gravel roads, and cycle paths with these tips.
trainright.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Commuters like me will spend more time riding home in the dark.
For mountain bikers and gravel and road riders, it’s a great opportunity to clip on some lights and enjoy cycling at night!
Here are some tips for having a great time cycling at night.
trainright.com/cycling-at-n...
For mountain bikers and gravel and road riders, it’s a great opportunity to clip on some lights and enjoy cycling at night!
Here are some tips for having a great time cycling at night.
trainright.com/cycling-at-n...
My #MondayMotivation newsletter is out! Highlights:
• How to build a thriving running club. 🏃
• Who would you pick for the most inspirational ultra runners of the year? 😎
• Is your oral health at risk? 🪥
• Mobility boosts performance. 🧘
• Try Previnex and save 15%! 😋
runspirited.com/so/4cPfjVNSe...
• How to build a thriving running club. 🏃
• Who would you pick for the most inspirational ultra runners of the year? 😎
• Is your oral health at risk? 🪥
• Mobility boosts performance. 🧘
• Try Previnex and save 15%! 😋
runspirited.com/so/4cPfjVNSe...
MONDAY MOTIVATION How to build a thriving run club
Happy Monday, runner friends! Karen Henderson started running at age 58, first in a local gym, before heading out on the roads and eventually finding trails. Like many runners, she then entered a seri...
runspirited.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
My #MondayMotivation newsletter is out! Highlights:
• How to build a thriving running club. 🏃
• Who would you pick for the most inspirational ultra runners of the year? 😎
• Is your oral health at risk? 🪥
• Mobility boosts performance. 🧘
• Try Previnex and save 15%! 😋
runspirited.com/so/4cPfjVNSe...
• How to build a thriving running club. 🏃
• Who would you pick for the most inspirational ultra runners of the year? 😎
• Is your oral health at risk? 🪥
• Mobility boosts performance. 🧘
• Try Previnex and save 15%! 😋
runspirited.com/so/4cPfjVNSe...
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There has been renewed interest in strength training for muscular endurance for ultra runners.
It was a factor as a key training component for winners at UTMB.
So, if you’re headed to the gym or designing your at-home strength routine, what should you focus on?
trainright.com/muscular-end...
It was a factor as a key training component for winners at UTMB.
So, if you’re headed to the gym or designing your at-home strength routine, what should you focus on?
trainright.com/muscular-end...
Muscular Endurance for Ultrarunners: Does High-Rep Strength Training Work? - CTS
Muscular endurance matters in ultrarunning. Coach Cliff Pittman examines whether science supports developing it with high-rep strength training.
trainright.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
There has been renewed interest in strength training for muscular endurance for ultra runners.
It was a factor as a key training component for winners at UTMB.
So, if you’re headed to the gym or designing your at-home strength routine, what should you focus on?
trainright.com/muscular-end...
It was a factor as a key training component for winners at UTMB.
So, if you’re headed to the gym or designing your at-home strength routine, what should you focus on?
trainright.com/muscular-end...