Is It Possible to Finish a Full Marathon with 100% Walking? I Did it in 5:17:53!
I have always LOVED walking and noticed the benefits of fast walking right away when I started running ultras. While other people were...
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Dr. Jamie Blumentritt, PT, DPT, CSCS
- Jan 22
- 7 min
Which is the safest and best option for winter running: Indoor track, treadmill, or running outside?
The short answer: Most of the time, running on a treadmill is the better option from a performance, biomechanics, and injury-prevention...
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Dr. Jamie Blumentritt, PT, DPT, CSCS
- Aug 3, 2023
- 5 min
Superior 100-miler advice from 2021 winner, Tom Carr
I had the privilege of coaching, crewing, and pacing (or at least attempting to pace) Tom Carr to his Superior win in 2021! He currently...
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Dr. Jamie Blumentritt, PT, DPT, CSCS
- Jul 10, 2023
- 5 min
Expert Tips for Tapering: The Do's and Don'ts of Preparing for a Race
Here are six tips on what to do and what NOT to do when you are taping for a race!
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Dr. Jamie Blumentritt, PT, DPT, CSCS
- Jul 4, 2023
- 4 min
4 Reasons Why Running Slow Will Make You Faster
Are your easy miles slow enough? Keeping your easy miles TRULY easy is the key to getting fitter and faster.
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Dr. Jamie Blumentritt, PT, DPT, CSCS
- May 26, 2023
- 6 min
Should you become a run streaker? Here are 3 tips for doing it right.
Are you thinking about starting a running streak? FUN! I am currently on a 3.5+ year running streak and I absolutely love it, but it is...
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Dr. Jamie Blumentritt, PT, DPT, CSCS
- Apr 14, 2023
- 9 min
Unleash Your Full Potential: The Impact of Hill Hiking Training on Trail and Ultra-Race Performance
“You are only as fast as your slowest mile.” – Ian Sharman This quote has stuck with me since I heard Ian say this on the Science of...
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Dr. Jamie Blumentritt, PT, DPT, CSCS
- Mar 15, 2023
- 3 min
Maximize Your Spring Training: 4 Mistakes to Avoid
Springtime is a common time to see more running-related injuries. This is partly because training errors are the number one cause of...
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Dr. Jamie Blumentritt, PT, DPT, CSCS
- Feb 17, 2023
- 6 min
When Life Throws You a Curveball: Coping Strategies for Temporary Running Hiatuses
Due to experiencing a syndrome that impacts my nervous system functioning, I have not been able to exercise a whole lot for the past 6...
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Dr. Jamie Blumentritt, PT, DPT, CSCS
- Jan 12, 2023
- 4 min
Are You Ready to Race? 5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself First
This weekend, I listened to the Hidden Brain podcast episode called “Who do you want to be?” Although this isn’t a “running podcast,” I...
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Dr. Jamie Blumentritt, PT, DPT, CSCS
- Dec 8, 2022
- 5 min
How cognitive distortions are leading to poorer performance and less happiness with your running
First, what are cognitive distortions? Cognitive distortions are negative and unhealthy thought patterns that are based on your...
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Dr. Jamie Blumentritt, PT, DPT, CSCS
- Nov 17, 2022
- 3 min
Mastering the Cold: A Guide to Thriving in Winter Runs
1. Don’t focus on pace: When you run on snowy and/or icy paths, your pace is going to be slower. The uneven footing and softer...
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Dr. Jamie Blumentritt, PT, DPT, CSCS
- Oct 11, 2022
- 2 min
10 tips to improve your sleep hygiene
Sleep hygiene involves practices you can incorporate into your daily life order to have "clean" sleep. Sleep is important for physical...
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Dr. Jamie Blumentritt, PT, DPT, CSCS
- Sep 7, 2022
- 8 min
Overtraining Syndrome – Is it Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for Athletes?
Training involves a delicate balance between loading the body enough to get fitter and improve performance, but also allowing enough time...
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Dr. Jamie Blumentritt, PT, DPT, CSCS
- Jul 29, 2022
- 5 min
The 6 Biggest Mistakes Ultra-Marathon Racers Make on Race Day
Training isn't the only thing that is important to help you do your best during an ultra-marathon! Avoid these 6 common mistakes on race day
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Dr. Jamie Blumentritt, PT, DPT, CSCS
- Jul 8, 2022
- 4 min
The secret to completing back-to-back 100-mile races
Two 100-mile races in 9 days. In this blog, I provide tips on how to complete back-to-back long races.
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Dr. Jamie Blumentritt, PT, DPT, CSCS
- Jun 22, 2022
- 12 min
Bighorn 100 recap
Bighorn 100… My pacer from mile 48 to 82 summed up my race the best when she told me at the finish line, “You just kept having things...
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Dr. Jamie Blumentritt, PT, DPT, CSCS
- Apr 22, 2022
- 8 min
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Running Shoes for Your Needs
Want to find the right shoe for you? This blog provides all the information you need about running shoes!
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Dr. Hayley Russell
- Mar 16, 2022
- 5 min
Three Easy Strategies to Keep Your Running Motivation High
Note from Dr. Jamie: Although I have my degree in Clinical Psychology, this is NOT the same as sports psychology. My friend, Dr. Hayley,...
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Dr. Jamie Blumentritt, PT, DPT, CSCS
- Feb 14, 2022
- 8 min
Black Canyon 100k Recap
A midwesterner's experience of a February desert race Black Canyon 100k…Yikes. 😬😬😬 <- This is what my face looks like when people ask...
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