In this episode, I take a look at strength equipment and resources I have found and collected over the past 18 years. Which items I consider prioritizing purchasing before others and why. Again, I have no affiliation with any of these products, and I do not endorse their use without consulting a strength training coach like Will Frantz or your Physical Therapist. My hope is to get you thinking about your strength training and if you can do it at home, the starting point to make that happen! Please forgive me if I forgot anything in the shows notes. Reach out to me if I did, & I'm happy to provide what information I can.

Books:

Quick Strength for Runners by Jeff Horowitz

Running Rewired by Jay Dicharry

Podcast:

Strength Running Podcast - https://strengthrunning.com/2024/02/periodized-strength-training/ - How To Schedule & Balance Strength Training With Your Running Episode 336

Websites:

https://www.moboboard.com/

https://thenordstick.com/

Videos:

Dicharry's Hip Circuit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SubFlwNpUHE

Dicharry's Performance Prep Lift - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5ls39vOoRU

David Roche's Ultra Legs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LV905EEKAM

Equipment mentioned:

Resistance Bands

Cables

TRX

MOBO Board

Nordic Stick

Exercise Ball

Bosu Ball

Plyometric Boxes

Dumbbells

Kettlebells

Pull Up Bar

Barbell (& weights)

Medicine Balls

Ab Wheel

Flat Bench

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Here are my gear choices & why I have them for the Hellbender 100. I hope it sparks thoughts to your gear choices. 

Topo Mountain Racer 3 - https://www.topoathletic.com/mens-mtn-racer-3?quantity=1&color=218

Topo Atmos - https://www.topoathletic.com/mens-atmos?quantity=1&color=223

Altra Olympus 5 – https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/men/mens-olympus-5-al0a7r6p?variationId=280

Altra AltraFWD Experience - https://www.altrarunning.com/shop/men/mens-altrafwd-experience-al0a82c8?variationId=110

Salomon ADV Skin 12 - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/adv-skin-12-lc11657.html?CMPID=ps%7Csb%7Cgoogle%7CSLM_ProductsClothing-ONG-ECM-USA_SEA_B_LW_EXM%7CAdvanced+Skin+12%7Csalomon+adv+skin+12%7C656246446992&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_content=aa106308934516-cc656246446992&utm_keyword=salomon+adv+skin+12&utm_campaign=SLM_ProductsClothing-ONG-ECM-USA_SEA_B_LW_EXM&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA_OetBhAtEiwAPTeQZ-RbcqzJcuJhqLFed3MI5g6iPSDjwpPvW13vaVKTK92bwuJ3QJ97MhoCSg8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#color=66310

Salomon Poles Quiver - https://www.salomon.com/en-us/shop/product/custom-quiver-lc12576.html#color=81904&size=29062

Petzl Swift RL headlamp - https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/SWIFT-RL

UltrAspire Lumen 850 Duo Waist Light - https://ultraspire.com/products/lumen-850-duo-waist-light/ Dual Charger

Petzl Bindi headlamp - https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/Headlamps/BINDI

NiteCore nu25 headlamp - https://flashlight.nitecore.com/product/nu25

Xoskin Xotoes Crew Sock - https://www.xoskin.us/Trail-Running/50-Toe-Sock/

Xoskin Xounderwear Seemless Liner ¾ Shorts - https://www.xoskin.us/Trail-Running/30-XOUNDERWEAR-Liner-Shorts-34-with-2-Way-Stretch-XO-Waist-Band/

Dirty Girl Gaiters - https://dirtygirlgaiters.com/

Rabbit FKT 2.0 7” Short - https://www.runinrabbit.com/collections/mens-shorts/products/fkt-2-0-7

Mont-Bell Rain Trekker Jacket - https://www.montbell.us/products/disp.php?p_id=2328241

Leki Trail Running Poles - https://lekiusa.com/collections/trail-running

Nordic Breeze Shark Short Glove - https://www.leki.com/pt/en/Nordic-Breeze-Shark-Short/653703303070

Patagonia Ridge Flow Shirt - https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-ridge-flow-running-shirt/23565.html?cgid=sport-trail-running-mens

SealSkinz Goves - https://www.sealskinzusa.com/products/waterproof-all-weather-ultra-grip-knitted-glove

YouTube Video of Glue Velcro on for Gaiters - https://youtu.be/N9pdU5z173I

YouTube Video of Packing your Running Vest - https://youtu.be/0iJq30jT2Nw

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When we align our values with our running, we clear a path for ourselves to be free to run with less inhibitions and anxieties. This episode dives into finding our own core values and aligning them with our races, the brands we support, and finding a coach with similar values. 

Resources:

Addie Bracy's book "Mental Training for Ultrarunning"

Damian Hall's book "We Can't Run Away from This"

Jason Koop's Research Essentials for Ultrarunning - https://www.jasonkoop.com/research-essentials-for-ultrarunning

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We've all made training mistakes. Myself included! But we should recognize these mistakes and try not to make them again. In this episode, I hope to bring to light some of these common pitfalls and how we can avoid them. I hope this makes you consider what you're doing and what changes you can make to improve your training!

Here are my notes:

1. Not enough variation in training. No intention to the training.

Please let me know if you have any questions or would like me to dive deeper into any of these topics. 

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Flame Bearers (according to their website - www.flamebearers.com) is a global storytelling platform, that shares stories of female Olympic and Paralympic athletes so that other females can know what is possible and that change is possible. Change not only of the individual, but for the community of which they are a part. Jamie Mittelman is the host of the Flame Bearers Podcast https://flamebearers.com/the-podcast/ and Founder of Flame Bearers. Our conversation dives into some of these stories as well as that of other females in the sport of running that hope to inspire others by their actions both on and off their respective competitive fields. Thank you Jamie for all you do and for being such a wonderful guest!

To connect with Flame Bearers:

@Flame_bearers on TikTok and Twitter (X) 

Flame Bearers on Facebook

www.flamebearers.com

Caster Semenya's book is titled "The Race to be Myself" 

You can listen to Ms. Semenya's Flame Bearers Podcast Episode here - https://flamebearers.com/caster-semenya-south-africa-who-decides-whos-female-and-why/ 

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• https://www.facebook.com/MRRUNNINGPAINSCOACHING

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In this Episode I take a deep dive into creating a pacing plan using ultrapacer.com to assist you in making a plan for nutrition & hydration for race day. Here's the YouTube video to accompany this - https://youtu.be/xp3mnTdDBgw

Resources:

www.ultrapacer.com

Podcast w/ Danny of ultrapacer.com - https://runningislifepodcast.podbean.com/e/learning-to-use-ultrapacercom-w-creator-danny-murphy-episode-152-see-youtube-for-video-httpsyoutubeihbtj82zv4g/

Video of Podcast w/ Danny of ultrapacer.com - https://youtu.be/IhBtJ82zV4g

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Rob Simmelkjaer is doing amazing things with the New York Road Runners (NYRR)! The Non-Profit Organization puts on the largest marathon in the world, the New York City Marathon. They have amazing programs to get everyone running, from young kids to elderly adults. This conversation goes through so many of these incredible things. Enjoy our conversation!

Resources:

• NYRR website - https://www.nyrr.org/

Connect with Rob on Instagram - @rtsimmel

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In this Episode Coaches Faith Raymond, Gordon Collins, & I take a deep dive into things to consider when searching for a coach. We hope this helps provoke some thought and questions for you in your search!

To connect with Coach Faith, please visit her website www.runlongrunstrong.com or follow her on Instagram @RunLongRunStrongEndurance

To connect with Coach Gordon, follow him on Instagram @TrailLegsRunCoaching or Facebook as Gordon Collins.

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In this episode I talk about some of the items that has made our sport what it is today. I provide resources that can help us be better runners and people.

Resources:

Books -

• Daniel's Training Formula by Dr. Jack Daniels

Online Resources:

• https://skepticalinquirer.org/authors/nick-tiller/

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Here's my breakdown or outline of my training plan for the Hellbender 100. I talk about each block, what I'll be focusing on, how much volume, planned races, my why & goals, & the team of people I'm surrounding myself with to help me through race day. At the end I answer a great question submitted by Keith about just how much zone 2 running we should incorporate into our training. Thank you for the question Keith. Keep these questions coming everyone!

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