By Coach Chantelle Erickson I get it. The change of season from fall to winter is so much harder than spring to summer. The skies are getting darker and the temperature is plummeting. It becomes harder and harder to roll out of bed. Fortunately, this is where the tough stuff grows. There is no better […]
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It is with deep regret that we announce that the release of the Quarantine Backyard Ultra documentary has been delayed, and we will all have to wait just a little longer until we can relive the magic from April. We will be releasing the documentary as soon as possible. We know all of our race […]
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By Dave Robertson Doug Borthwick isn’t a trail runner or even an “endurance athlete” for that matter. Canadoug (that’s his trail name) is a good, old fashioned thru-hiker. When I ask him about the MTU™ Showdown, he tells me, “I think it’s great. I’m gonna be a competitor.” I’m a little surprised to hear that […]
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Personal Peak regrets to announce that Matt Shepard has officially resigned as a Personal Peak coach for personal reasons. Matt has been with Personal Peak since February of 2019, when he hired Personal Peak to coach him for his first Backyard Ultra. He went on to win the Outrun Backyard Ultra that June in 32 […]
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By Physiologist Travis Schiller-Brown As a runner, I always struggle to try to balance my love of new gear, with the available space in my gear closet, which means, I can be very picky when it comes to buying new gear. That said, these are my 5 favorite products from the past year. Organized from […]
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By Physiologist Travis Schiller-Brown Optimal Training is about repeated cycles of stress and recovery. You stress a system, allow time for your body to supercompensate, and as a result you improve that system. However it is a delicate balance between training and recovery. You need to stress the body enough that you get a training […]
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Make your own Suspension Trainer – Cheap and Easy! A suspension trainer is one of the most versatile pieces of gym equipment, and better yet they are super compact and easy to travel with, however they can be pricey! Name brand models like TRX can cost over $200, and knock offs still range from $80 […]
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Innovative format allows road runners and trail runners to compete anywhere in the world on an equal footing CALGARY, AB– Personal Peak Endurance Coaching, organizers of last April’s Quarantine Backyard Ultra launch registration of the MTU™ SHOWDOWN. The MTU™ Showdown is a free event that begins on January 1st, 2021, and racers will have […]
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Delicious, easy 'cheese' cake. Sure to satisfy the pickiest crowd!
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Update 12/31/2020: While making a decision about how to proceed with this Documentary, we went back to the primary intention of our company, and of the QBU. Which is to support athletes. After thoroughly analyzing our options through this lens, it was clear to us that Fabien Duflos of Tangram films, with his extensive experience […]
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