the best vibes & RDs. I've done Loopy & Frosty, and am volunteering at the Old 6 Day in April. good luck! have fun! I'll be out there for Loopy too, just not sure if I'm running or volunteering + hanging with Women in Ultrarunning.

love endless endurance and their races!!!

The most relatable content.

Yes! And if the weather is crappy...reschedule. 😂. There's also 2 real bathrooms along the way. 5 star!

I think most of us are half-assed, lol. No aid stations though; my partner is meeting me at 3 points on the trail so he'll have whatever I want (and time to get whatever I'm craving!) I'm also hoping for good weather!!

So with 10 days left to the attempt (not a race, just a 52 mile long run)...would you recommend:

- pack in a few 10 milers until Tuesday then mini-taper
- do one more long run(4-5 hours) on Friday & full week taper
-push it out two weeks to get 2 more solid 4 hour runs

Would love some opinions!

I’m not a coach but I like reading the coaching perspective and understanding training protocols with my background in the fitness industry. The too Christian part might be an ick but I’m adding it to my list anyway!

really good!! I wasn't expecting all the history of black long distance running in the US, on top of the social justice and anti racism that I knew the book would focus on.

our bookclub is virtual! WIU has an online presence (mainly IG, on our social app Heylo and our website) & we host biweekly mental health focused meetings, monthly book club, etc. come check us out!!

negative splits are just so satisfying 👌✨ great work!

good luck!💫

Unpopular opinion but I kinda look forward to the mill at times! Training mental toughness IS important but its also a nice break from traffic dodging, route planning, tripping & falling in the woods, safety concerns...plus controlled/measurable efforts for strides, etc. It has helped me a ton!

Train seriously, but have fun. ✨

This! And also, working with people on mindset about it. You don’t need to have a big target goal. Small accumulations are so much more sustainable to •keep• you moving.

Yes! Took too long to finish bc I started in the last semester of finishing my masters…but it was a solid read.