This is one of Scott Jurek’s tried-and-true favorites for eating on the run. The tamari and olives provide much-needed salt for long runs or rides, and the carbs in the garbanzo beans and tortillas will help you go the distance.…
We caught up with world-class ultrarunner and bestselling author Scott Jurek to talk about food, mental strength, and, of course, Leadville. World-class ultrarunner and bestselling author Scott Jurek is famously powered by plants. After a year promoting his book, Eat…
By Dave Wiens Injuries are high on the list of things that foil the plans and can crush the motivation of athletes of all kinds: young or old; pro or amateur; dedicated trainer or weekend warrior. Getting hurt can change…
Crystal Anthony pushed the pace all day and surprised herself with the win at her second Wilmington Whiteface 100. You've established yourself as a top cyclocross racer, but on Sunday you came over to the mountain bike side. Do you…
Accomplished climber and road racer Cameron Cogburn took on Whiteface and came out on top. You’re mainly a road racer. Tell us a little about your mountain biking background and why you decided to do this race. I had been…
By Trish Coffman These flourless, sugarless morsels are a cross between banana bread and chocolate chip cookies — all the flavor, but without any ingredients that will hold you back on the trail. They make great training snacks, and even…
By Trish Coffman When faced with summer's abundance of berries, we like to make chilled soup. It may be a little unconventional, but we say don't knock it 'til you try it. It's reminiscent of your favorite smoothie, but with…
By Rebecca Rusch I still vividly remember my first Leadville Trail 100 MTB. I was quite unprepared for the adventure that lay ahead of me, but I loved it and obviously keep coming back for more. There are a few…
Paul Thomas returned to Barn Burner this year and took the win in 6:30:32, but he says he wasn't there to clock the miles or earn accolades. Instead, Paul came to be a part of something big. Last year you…
Good things happen to Lauren Mulwitz when she follows friends to bike races. Good things like buying her first mountain bike, racing her first Leadville Trail 100, and earning the top spot on the female podium at Barn Burner. You…