Want to learn the best way to train for a race at high altitude? What steps to take when you arrive? Pitfalls to avoid? Join Endurance Planet's Kevin Patrick and Assistant Professor Scott Drum of Western State College of Colorado and the Gunnison Endurance Project for this FREE webinar sponsored by AltoLab Read More

The Western States Endurance Run is one of the oldest ultra trail events in the world and certainly one of the most challenging. But the 100-miler scheduled for June 26th is also, essentially, a research lab. Dr. Marty Hoffman is the medical director for Western States. He’s a multiple-time finisher who has Read More

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March 30, 2010

The Endurance Planet Hour

If you’re a trailrunner or ultrarunner you know that Gordy Ainsleigh is a legend. Back in 1974---as the story goes---Ainsleigh’s horse came up lame prior to the 100-mile Western States trail ride. So Gordy did it on foot. Now the Western States 100 is the premier ultra trail-run and draws some of Read More

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My Story is an audio profile of an age-group triathlete with an interesting or inspirational story to tell. And Dr. John C. Taylor’s story certainly fits the bill. The Georgia man has been competing in triathlons for 28 years and has no intention of stopping now. What’s even more inspiring is that Read More

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"It felt like an elephant had jumped out of a tree onto my shoulders." That's how Dick Beardsley described hitting "The Wall" at the second marathon of his career. Most of us know what Beardsley spoke of but author and runner Sara Latta says that if you understand the scientific reasons behind "The Read More

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March 25, 2010

The Week in Multisport

It's time again for a Week in Multisport edition of Endurance Planet with Barry Siff of Daily Triathlon. Each week Barry joins us from his perch in Boulder, Colorado to bring us the latest news from the world of triathlon, duathlon, and adventure racing. This week Barry discusses Ironman Singapore, plus he gives Read More

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Today we’re beginning a series of podcasts profiling participants in this year’s Western States 100. We’re calling it “The Road to Western States 2010.” Western States is one of the oldest ultra trail events in the world and one of the most challenging. It starts in Squaw Valley, California, and ends Read More

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March 23, 2010

The Endurance Planet Hour

People have been butchering Matt Chrabot's last name for years. He's been called everything from "Shar-bow" to "Crabpot." But after his win at the Miami International Triathlon, Chrabot (pronounced shär-bòt) will be a recognizable name to professional triathletes everywhere. Today on the Endurance Planet Hour, we talk to the 26-year-old up-and-comer. Read More

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This week's Marathon & Beyond Monday is about one runner's search for meaning in age-group road racing. Written by Thomas Hart, it's entitled "Going for the All-Geezer Team." Read More

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March 19, 2010

The Week in Multisport

Every Friday on Endurance Planet we check in with Barry Siff of Daily Triathlon to get the latest on the world of multisport: race results, upcoming events, and what's happening behind the scenes. This week Barry discusses the outcome in Abu Dhabi, China, and Miami. Plus he gives us the latest Read More

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