Guest post by Drew Roberts “Conquering the mind” sounds like some motivational poster on the wall of a corporate boardroom. A mantra that speaks to being smarter than you already are, or perhaps the ability to see enlightenment happen in real time. A dogmatic concept that blends the existential and spiritual realms of time and […]
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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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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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