The Dopey Challenge Guide

A Coach’s Guide to Running 48.6 Miles at Disney World Every January, thousands of runners head to Walt Disney World to take on one of the most unique endurance events in running: the Dopey Challenge. Four races in four days — a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon — adding up to 48.6 miles. It’s … Read more

Is Running An Ultramarathon For Me?

And why would I want to run an ultra when I hated the marathon? For many endurance athletes (and if you’re reading this, I assume you are one of them) then the thought “Is running an ultramarathon for me?” may have crossed your mind. You also may have just as quickly dismissed it. While road … Read more

GORE-TEX Trans Alpine Run Race Info

Summary: The GORE-TEX Trans Apline Run is a 7 day stage race, comprised of 300 teams of 2 persons, running a total distance of 158.7 miles, starting in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, crossing the Alps via Austria (stops in Nassereith, Imst, Pitztal and Sölden) and Italy. The route continues from St. Leonhard, stopping next in Sarnthein, before … Read more