2025 Umstead 100- Relentless to 100 : 500 Miles Club
This past weekend, I completed my 5th 100-mile event at Umstead100. This year was a special 100-mile event as I was able to enter the… continue reading.
Relentless to 100:Week 1 RDY for U100
With the event coming up next weekend, this week, the focus is on recovery, mental, and prep items. The training work is already done, and… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 2
This is part of a series of posts regarding how we prepare, plan, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Relentless to… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 3
This is part of a series of posts regarding how we prepare, plan, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Relentless to… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 4
After the last week of the InsaneRunners getting in the peak week mileage, after the back-to-back-to-back long runs, this week will provide an opportunity to… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 5
Once again, our training moved to focus on the adjusted course and the changes to the execution plan. The additional out and back, which gives… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 6
This week, we were able to continue previewing the adjusted route for our event in April. The course is similar to last year’s race, given… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 7
It was a big week this week; hopefully, you survived the 1st peak week and were able to learn a lot about pushing close to… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 8
This week is the start of the next sequence of longer back-to-back-to-back long runs. The purpose of these runs is to simulate a few key… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 9
This past week, although it was close to a 60-plus miles week, we are just getting started with back-to-back-to-back long runs. This coming week, it… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 10
Basically, with ten weeks to showtime, let’s do a quick review of how we got here. But 1st, let us also take some time to… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 11
This week is the last recovery week and the prep work for the start of a couple of peak and racing weeks. The main focus… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 12
We are more than halfway there, just 12 more weeks to showtime. This is the perfect time to do an assessment around the progress, relative… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 13
If you have been following the weekly plan and updates by now, you probably just realize that there is going to be not only lots… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 14
This is part of a series of posts regarding how we prepare, plan, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: In the… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 15
Running long distances can be tasking to the body in multiple ways. One of these ways comes in the form of chafing. You might ask… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 16
This past week was a recovery week, although we are tackling back-to-back miles; these were lower mileage long runs to allow for recovery. This week,… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 17
Hopefully, in the past few weeks, you have been able to take advantage of the events/races. Also able to test your performance and logistics. As… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 18
This coming week, we have this season’s last back-to-back-to-back race weeks with Shakori 40 miles. This 40-mile event provided nine excellent opportunities to learn and… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 19
This is part of a series of posts regarding how we prepare, plan, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Relentless to… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 20
As we have discussed in earlier posts, a 100 mile in under 24 hours is a very demanding event that pushes the limits of physical… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 21
Last week, we started talking about fueling. We have not touched on glycogen, timing, or the fuel quality yet, that will come later. Before we… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 22
For multi-hour events, fueling is not just very important but crucial to the success of finishing an Ultramarathon event. Even in a marathon, you most… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 23
With this coming weekend being the City of Oak Marathon, this week will continue taper week. My left knee is improving every day. I felt… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 24
This week is the Bull City Run Fest half, and in two weeks is the City of Oak Marathon, so after this week’s race with… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: Week 25
Here we go!!! This is the official 1st training week. The past couple of weeks were just warm-up with casual running to get the legs… continue reading.
Relentless to 100: The Plan
Whether you have not completed anything past 26.2 miles, a marathon, one ultra, or you are a distance veteran, now you have decided to tackle… continue reading.
2024 Umstead 100- In Pursuit of 24
This past weekend, I completed my 4th 100 miles event at Umstead100. This year was a special 100-mile event. What made it super special was… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 1
With the event coming up this weekend, this week, the focus is on recovery, mental, and prep items. The training work is already done, and… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 2
Final training week. Very low mileage to let the body recover. Even the stretches and gym sessions are going to be very light in intensity…. continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 3
This is part of a series of posts regarding how we prepare, plan, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: In the… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 4
This week is the last week for the InsaneRunners to get in peak week conditions. With back-to-back-to-back long runs, this will provide the last opportunity… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 5
Once again our training move to focus on the adjusted course and the changes to the execution plan. The additional out and back which is… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 6
This week, we were able to preview the adjusted route for our event in April. As this is a recovery week and we have individuals… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 7
By this time, I want to start thinking about your support team (crew and pacers) as we are getting close with just seven weeks to… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 8
This week is the start of the next sequence of longer back-to-back-to-back long runs. The purpose of these runs is to simulate a few key… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 9
This week, although it was a 60-plus miles week, we are this week running just back-to-back long runs. It is another 60-plus weeks, but even… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 10
Basically, with ten weeks to showtime, let’s do a quick review of how we got here. But 1st, let us also take some time to… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 11
This week is the last recovery week and the prep work for the start of a couple of peak weeks. The main focus is to… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 12
We are more than halfway there, just 12 more weeks to showtime. This is the perfect time to do an assessment around the progress, relative… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 13
If you have been following the weekly plan and updates by now you probably just realize that there is going to be not only lots… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 14
This is part of a series of posts regarding how we prepare, plan, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: In the… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 15
Running long distances can be tasking to the body in multiple ways. One of these ways comes in the form of chafing. You might ask… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 16
This past week was a recovery week, although we are tackling back-to-back miles; these were lower mileage long runs to allow for recovery. Hopefully, during… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 17
Hopefully, in the past few weeks, you have been able to take advantage of the events/races. You are testing your performance and logistics. Even if… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 18
This coming week, we have this season’s last back-to-back-to-back race weeks with Shakori 40 miles. This 40-mile event provided nine excellent opportunities to learn and… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 19
This is part of a series of posts regarding how we prepare, plan, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: In the… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 20
This coming week, we have Skinny Turkey Thanksgiving day, and on Saturday, we have Derby 50k. As we have discussed in earlier posts, a 100… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 21
Last week, we started talking about fueling. We have not touched on glycogen, timing, or the fuel quality that will come later. This week, we… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 22
For multi-hour events, fueling is not just very important but crucial to the success of finishing an Ultramarathon event. Even in a marathon, you most… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 23
With this coming weekend being the City of Oak Marathon, this week will continue taper week. My left knee is improving just a tad every… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 24
This following week is the City of Oak Marathon, so this week is a taper week. Although I am not pacing this time, and I… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 25
Part of training for long-distance running and a key element is to find and have a clear why? A clear reason. From now on, every… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: Week 26
We are already in the second week of our plan, two weeks down, and a few more miles to go. Like any good initial plan,… continue reading.
In the Pursuit of 24: The Plan
Whether you have not completed anything past 26.2 miles, a marathon, one ultra, or you are a distance veteran, now you have decided to tackle… continue reading.
2023 Umstead 100- Journey to 100
This past weekend I completed my 3rd 100 miles event at Umstead100. Many things went according to plan, and many previous lessons were applied to… continue reading.
Journey to 100: Week 26/26 Race Week
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and training to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Journey… continue reading.
Journey to 100: Week 25/26 Final touches
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and training to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Journey… continue reading.
Journey to 100: Week 24/26 Tapering
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and training to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Journey… continue reading.
Journey to 100: Week 23/26
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and training to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Journey… continue reading.
Journey to 100: Week 22/26
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and training to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Journey… continue reading.
Journey to 100: Week 21/26
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and training to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Journey… continue reading.
Journey to 100: Week 20/26: Aid Stations
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and training to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Journey… continue reading.
Journey to 100: Week 19/26
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and training to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Journey… continue reading.
Journey to 100: Week 18/26
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and training to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Journey… continue reading.
Journey to a 100: Week 17/26: Supporting team
This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.
Journey to a 100: Week 16/26: 10 more weeks to showtime
This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.
Journey to a 100: Week 15/26: Pacer Profile
This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.
Journey to a 100: Week 14/26: Pacer Profile
This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.
Journey to100: Week 13/26 Strength Training
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I prepare, plan, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Journey to… continue reading.
Journey to 100: Week 12/26 – Happy Holidays
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I prepare, plan, and train to complete another 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Journey to… continue reading.
Journey to a 100: Week 11/26: Runner Profile
This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.
Journey to 100: Week 10/26
This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.
Journey to a 100: Week 9/26: Runner Profile
This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.
Journey to a 100: Week 8/26: Runner’s Profile
This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.
Journey to 100: Week 7/26
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and training to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.
Journey to a 100: Week 6/26 Thinking about the mileage
This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.
Journey to a 100: Week 5/26 Fueling plan hone your strategy
This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.
Journey to a 100: Week 4/26 Chafing
This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.
Journey to a 100: Week 3/26 Fueling plan strategy
This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.
Journey to a 100: Week 2/26 Adjustments
This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.
Journey to a 100: Week 1/26 Assessment and Planning
This is part of a series of posts regarding how the InaseRunning group prepares, plans, and trains to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100:… continue reading.
Mid Level 100 Mile Event Plan
Looking for a 100-mile Ultramarathon training plan to use as a baseline? Look no further, below you can find a basic, intermediate plan to achieve… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: Couch to 100, is it possible?
This is part of a series of posts regarding how to prepare, plan, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon. For all the ultrarunning… continue reading.
Tackling another 100 miles Ultra: Umstead 100
Yesterday morning I completed my 2nd 100 miles event. Once again, an amazing experience it was to tackle the 100 for the second time. Although… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Race Week
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 16/16 Final touches & Pacers
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 15/16 Tapering
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 14/16
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 13/16 Peak Mileage
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 12/16 Recovery week
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 11/16
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 10/16
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 9/16 Strength Training
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 8/16 Halfway there
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and training to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 7/16
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and training to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 6/16
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 5/16 Honing some of the fuel intake
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 4/16 Chafing
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 3/16 Fueling plan strategy
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 2/16 Feeling the effort
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: Road to 100: Week 1/16 Assessment and Planning
This is part of a series of posts regarding how I am preparing, planning, and train to complete the 100 miles Ultramarathon Umstead 100: Road… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: How I fuel for it
This is part of a series of posts regarding how did I trained and successfully completed a 100 miles Ultramarathon in under 24 hours. Training… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: It is all about the details
Running 100 miles takes a lot of you, physically and especially mentally. While doing your research about it, you read a lot about that after… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: It is part a mental game
A few months ago I completed my 3rd Ultra and 1st 100 Miler, Umstead 100 and I had a blast. But one of the main… continue reading.
Training for 100 miles: One, Two and Three of a 100
I have to admit that when I signed up for my 1st 100 miles event I paused in disbelief of what I just did. Insanity… continue reading.
My 1st 100 miles Ultra – Umstead 100
Yesterday morning I completed my 1st 100 miles race. What an amazing experience it was. All the training, paying attention to the minor details paid… continue reading.
