Have you ever finished a particularly hard run and found yourself covered in a fine layer of salt? Ever wonder what's up with that? Sweat is made up of mostly water and sodium. The more you sweat, the more you lose. When your body is low in sodium, you are more likely to experience muscle cramping. This gets exponentially worse as your levels...

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Before anyone goes and assumes I'm saying this because I didn't get an education, let me say this: I have my Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Psychology. I have three academic publications and have attended several Psychology conferences showcasing my research from the last six years. I have been very successful in academia. I feel very fortunate to have an education in a...

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Photo Credit: Luis Escobar Let me start this post off by saying I am extremely biased when it comes to running in sandals. Over the last few years, I have transitioned from running in regular running shoes, to minimalist running shoes, and now 100% in sandals. People are always shocked when I say I run in sandals, which makes my day because then...

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Photo Credit: Samantha Lovett Photography Marathons are an entirely different ball game than ultras. Although a few miles difference doesn't seem like that much, marathons have several major differences than ultras. Here are ten reasons to run a 50K instead of a marathon: 1. It's only a couple more miles and you get some serious bragging rights. A 50K (31 miles) is only...

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Tyler and Cat channeling their inner dirtbags in Bryce Canyon. (Photo Credit: Molly Nugent). Chances are, if you're reading this, you are or suspect someone you know to be a dirtbag trail-runner. I'm here to set the record straight and throw some of my awesome dirt-bag friends under the bus a bit (sorry guys, it's for the greater good of the dirtbag community)....

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The 2014 Born To Run Beer Mile  Photo Credit: Samantha Lovett When most people hear the name Born To Run, they think of the best-selling book by Christopher McDougall.  When I hear it, I think of an ultramarathon directed by Luis Escobar, held on a cattle ranch in Los Olivos, California.  Born To Run, for many, now brings to mind images of rolling hills and large sycamore trees. Cowboy hats and loud...

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