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Running Your First 100 Mile Trail Race

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Q) Ray, I have my first 100 mile ultra trail race next weekend and was wondering if you could give me any last minute tips. Mike Kendig

a) Mike, I hope that you have your training miles in and are ready to face the challenge ahead of you. My advice at this point is never give up. The mantra from the Leadville Trail 100 is “You are better than you think you are, and can do more than you think you can”. You have an endless

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Ultra Trail Race Shoe Selection: New Balance MT101s

ShareUltra Trail Race Shoe Selection: New Balance MT101s

Q) Ask Ray: Hi Ray, I’ve noticed you have ran the Rocky Mountain Double Marathon in the past and notice you’ve been wearing the New Balance MT101′s. Are you planning on wearing these shoes for this race?

A) Since this ultra trail race is not at all technical, most likely I will wear my New Balance MT 101s. My back-up shoes will be the Vasque Blurs.

Calculating Power Exertion for Exercises

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Q) Ray, can you calculate the amount of power it takes to perform the following exercises: squat, Deadlift, Push-Press and Biceps Barbell Curl?

A) I sure can. Answering this question takes me back to my Physics 101 days. To be able to perform the calculations of how much power each of these exercises takes, let me give you a Physics 101 refresher.

Physics 101: Power and Work

Power is defined as the work (W) done in a unit of time (t): P = W/t.

Work is defined as Force (F)

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Twin Mountain Trudge

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Q) Ray, how come with all the experience that you have, you didn’t take matches and a lighter on the trudge? That’s like going skiing and not taking your skis. Also, you might want to think of doing 1 lap next time. You must not have been thinking clearly toward on your second lap.

A) I Know, I know. I actually had them in my hands and left them behind. A bad oversight on my part. Next year I will be doing two laps again and will be even better prepared.

Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race: Way to go RAY!

ShareRocky Raccoon 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race: Way to go RAY!

Q) Way to go Ray! I have no question to ask, but just kudos for a race well run.

A) Thank you so much. The Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile Ultra Trail Race went very well for me. I finished in 22 hours 9 minutes 9 seconds which in my new PR for 100 mile trail run.

IT Band Pain when Running

ShareI have been having IT Band Pain when Running, what do you suggest?

Michelle) Ray, for my training for the Boston Marathon (my very first marathon) I have to admit this is the hardest week I have had so far… weather didn’t help it much as all of my runs were on a treadmill (barf!) It could stop snowing now I think we are good (we may never see the grass or roads again). My knee bothered me all week, tired, unmotivated but pulled through and just got it done. Hoping to relax tomorrow and

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