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Nutrition and Hydration Ideas
I have done a lot of thinking and research on some questions runners have asked me over the past year or so. Seeing all the crazy reports of 120 carbs (not calories) an hour – and realizing that is 3-4 gels got me thinking and reading/listening. I think we all realize that getting calories into your system is important, just like hydration, but we can overdo both. I think most of us start out by trying to do a gel or so every hour but that falls apart quickly due to a coup
Darrin Denny
6 days ago4 min read


Using Poles 101 and a little on RPE
Many of you have asked about poles, how to use them, etc. Additionally, I have done some work thinking more about RPE and how to frame that for you all and how it connects (or doesn't) to heart rate. Types of poles - several major types, some telescope, some break down into three segments, etc. What type of poles do you like is the same as asking someone what type of shoes do you like? Everyone is different. Good brands - really any brand works. The gold standard based
Darrin Denny
6 days ago4 min read


Ground Hog Day Primer
I know I always come back to something I learned as a Marine during thirty years of service – it’s hard not to when the essence of being a Marine never leaves you. In addition to thirty years as an active-duty Marine I have spent the last 24 years as part of the ultra-running adventure community. I found over the years doing extreme endurance events that there are so many things I find similar to the Marine experience. The elements never seem to be perfect. You want it t
Darrin Denny
Oct 16, 202510 min read


Adventure Up! Ultra 101...for Veterans or anyone else
Disclaimer. This is meant as an overview for people, especially veterans who are interested in ultra-sports. If you are not sure how to do these types of events, get a coach. Make sure you are healthy (see a doctor) and start slow. This is not a coaching guide, just hoping to convince you all to try the sport or give you some ideas on how to improve if you are fairly new. Ultra-Endurance Events and VETs Overview. First off, anyone can run any distance. Let’s get that o
Darrin Denny
Dec 11, 202416 min read
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