ultrarunning
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Every Mountain is Different Vol 3: “There Will Be Another Mountain”
Heather doesn’t let circumstances decide what’s possible. Through every adventure, she has learned that the mountains are only part of the journey. This is a story about resilience, perspective, and trusting that when life changes your plans, there will always be another mountain.
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Every Mountain is Different Vol 2: “Dare to Fail”
Jenn thought becoming stronger meant doing more. What she discovered was that real progress came from trusting the process, embracing recovery, and daring to fail. This is a story about learning that wisdom isn’t always pushing harder—sometimes it’s knowing when to pull back.
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What Am I Really Training For?
We spend so much time training for the thing in front of us: the race, the goal, the milestone. But somewhere along the way, I realized I’m not training just to run 200 miles. I am training to become someone—to become more myself.
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The Loneliest Place I’ve Ever Been
The finish line is supposed to be the moment everything comes together. It’s the celebration after the suffering. But sometimes, after hours of pushing through doubt, pain, and uncertainty, it can feel surprisingly empty. This is the story of learning that endurance isn’t about crossing alone, but having someone help you land.
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Green Beret Fitness Operation CENTURY Part I: Preparation, Training, Gear, and Nutrition
Operation CENTURY is a challenging endurance race in the mountains comprising a 21-mile loop over 48 hours, with a total of 100 miles and 23,000 feet elevation gain. Part I reveals insights into training, travel logistics, nutrition planning, and gear preparation, emphasizing the importance of nutrition for success. Part II will follow.
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A Tale of Grit and Beauty: Green Beret Fitness Operation YOSEMITE MAX Race Report
Operation YOSEMITE MAX is a challenging 22.5-mile route in June Lake, reaching 10,000 ft elevation. The preparation involved extensive training, including multi-day runs. The course features stunning scenery, with a mix of ascents and descents. Despite facing a thunderstorm, the experience emphasized enjoying the journey over purely focusing on outcomes.
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Green Beret Fitness (GBF) Operation OCALA ’24
From the hardest race I’ve done to the hardest I’ve pushed myself to prepare for a race. This is my recap of my second attempt of Operation OCALA.
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