Answers to your questions on Lucho and Tawnee’s 2013 race schedules as well as what are their bad habits in their own training, etc., that they would never advise to other athletes, how many more 20-milers when  you’re about 8-10 weeks out from a race, how much should you strength train a week for it Read More

Lucho joins the show to answer your questions on how to fit in ultra training with a new baby in the house, appropriate recovery time between races when trying to do well, tattoos for ultrarunners, fuel ideas for an ultra where you have to bring your own nutrition, tips to prevent severe cramps, our top Read More

Lucho joins to answer your questions on recovery for back-to-back weekends of long run races, tweaking MAF to get the most from your HR training zones with the goal of faster racing, how to deal when you know you won’t sleep before a race, and insight on a new study looking at training and nutrition Read More

Lucho joins the show to answer your questions on how to approach the offseason when you want to maintain some fitness for next year but “let go” and recover to prevent mental/physical burnout, recovery tips for back-to-back marathon races, lottery and qualifying systems for ultraraces, importance of strength training, transitioning from triathlon to ultra, would Read More

Lucho joins to answer your questions on whether a guy should enter an women’s half marathon, doing a 60k and marathon on back-to-back days, pacing for downhill portions of a marathon, workouts to increase FTP on the bike  (as well as how to find FTP, measuring progress, how it applies to running, LT relationship, etc.), Read More

A special “Ask the Ultrarunner” with Lucho where he gets personal about his race experience at the Leadville 100 Trail Run, as well as his overall victory in the Leadman Race Series. He answers your questions on the Leadville 100, including details on his nutrition, pacing, the highs and lows, his pacer, grabbing the Leadman Read More

Lucho gives us an update on his recent races at the Leadville 100 MTB and 10k run and where he’s at in Leadman, as well as a little talk about the Olympics, and answers to your questions on setting goals for a sub-3:00 marathon, insight on a 100-miler and how you’re going to feel, help Read More

This article is part of Endurance Planet’s ultrarunning article series. If you have questions, comments or feedback about “What You Should Know About Multiday Races”, please leave it below in the comments section… The challenge in typical ultramarathons like 50 or 100 milers is obviously how to conquer the distance and reach the finish line. Read More

Lucho joins to answer your questions on training for a ultra relay event and when to cut back before the race, maintaining bone density in the offseason, stay at MAF or increase intensity as race nears, run workout ideas for when it’s scorching hot, preparing for hilly ultras, how to not overdo it with marathon Read More

This article is part of Endurance Planet’s ultrarunning article series. If you have questions, comments or feedback about “Tips for Running a 24 Hour Race”, please leave it below in the comments section… A 24-hour race is a type of ultramarathon. Instead of a set distance, there is a set time. The ultrarunner’s goal in Read More