Downhill Technique Addendum: Training Plan

Alison NaneyOctober 11, 2017training plans, downhill, strength training, core, techniqueComment

The Rut Mountain Runs Recap

I absolutely LOVE calling Mazama and the PNW home, but there is something about Montana that will always whisper sweet nothings in my ear to pull me back.

Alison NaneyOctober 6, 2017Big Sky, Run The Rut, mountain runningComment

Ski Clinic Recap

Thanks to everyone who joined us, and we look forward to hearing about the fun adventures everyone has planned.

Alison NaneyOctober 3, 2017ski traininig, skiing, backcountry ski, skimoComment

Downhill Running Technique

You work really hard to get up a hill, and then it's easy, right? I used to be shocked hearing that not everyone loves downhill running as much as I do.

Alison NaneySeptember 26, 2017technique, downhill, coreComment

Ready for Winter? Part 2

Now that you’ve begun your practice of ski-imitation training in the dryland season (see our first article on “Ski Walking”), you’re ready to move forward into moosehoofing.

Sam NaneySeptember 18, 2017ski traininig, skimo, backcountry ski, skiingComment

Cutthroat Classic Recap

Congrats to all the runners who took on this challenging race, and thanks to Methow Trails for creating such a fun event.

Alison NaneySeptember 11, 2017Cutthroat, Group TrainingComment

Two Easy Foam Rolling Moves You Should Be Doing

As endurance athletes we often become caught up in the latest and greatest workout, technique, or training tool to get an edge while missing simple routines to enhance our recovery and enable us to quickly and more nimbly train again.

Alison NaneySeptember 7, 2017foam rolling, recoveryComment

Backcountry and Ski Mountaineering Training Clinic

Want to be ready the second the snow falls in the mountains to get out for big days and then be able to get back out the next day?

Alison NaneyAugust 24, 2017ski traininig, skimo, quad goalsComment

Why Metabolic Testing?

Raise your hand if you’re an endurance athlete who gets frustrated by one of the following: not losing weight despite training a lot; struggling to keep your heart rate/breathing/fatigue in control while running uphill; bonking during every long run; etc.

Sam NaneyAugust 18, 2017testing, Base Building, efficiencyComment

Wonderland Trail in Three Days: Guest Writer

Cascade Endurance runner Michelle and friend Claudia tackled the 93 mile route around Mt. Rainier last weekend, completing the tough trail in three long, glorious days. What follows is Michelle's account. Great job, you two!

Alison NaneyAugust 1, 2017adventure run, wonderland, trip reportComment