If you’ve ever been told your asthma means you can’t compete, train hard, or push your limits—you’re not alone. I was that kid. At age four, my doctor sat me down and told me I’d never play the sport I loved most: soccer. My lungs were supposedly too weak. I should find something “less intense.” But...
When I was four years old, I was told I shouldn’t play soccer—and definitely shouldn’t run—because of my asthma. Fast forward 30 years, and I’m an elite ultrarunner who runs trails six days a week and lives right next to one of my favorite dirt trails. If you’re just getting into trail running—or...
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As an ultra runner, I’ve learned that pounding out mile after mile isn’t enough—cross-training is the secret to elevating performance, dodging injuries, and staying strong. After years of marathons and ultras, I’ve nailed down the best cross-training exercises for ultra runners, and I’m shar...
