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Pamela Chapman Markle Sets World & USATF Records at Six Days in the Dome & the Icarus Ultrafest
Meet Pamela Chapman-Markle ,64, whose goal is to become the most accomplished ultrarunner over 60 in history.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jan 11, 20205 min read


Dean Karnazes On Getting Slower, Getting the Job Done & Chicken Soup for the Soul - Running for Good
Ultramarathon Man Dean Karnazes reflects on getting older, running slower, writing, family, and Chicken Soup for the Soul - Running for Good

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 1, 20196 min read


Review of Rob Steger's Training for Ultra
In his self-published book, Training for Ultra, first time writer Rob Steger shares what propelled him to start running and to take on trail
Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Apr 1, 20193 min read


The Joy of Running Keeps Gene Dykes Pumped at 70 and Beyond
"I don't feel old," says Gene Dykes, 70. He'll soon be running his 114th marathon/ultramarathon - the 2019 Delirious W.E.S

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Feb 16, 20195 min read


Camille Herron's First Pair of Nikes, Night Running, Toenails, and Desert Solstice
Ultrarunner Camille Herron talks setting a 24-hour track ultra world record, her first pair of Nikes, her 2019 goals, and more.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jan 21, 20196 min read


Charlie Engle Talks Writing, Running, Sobriety, Prison Reform and 5.8
Charlie Engle on writing, running, sobriety, advice for parents of children suffering from drug addiction, and prison reform.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Dec 14, 20187 min read


Review of Charlie Engle's Memoir: Running Man
Running Man is a compelling page-turner chock-full of
jaw-dropping harrowing stories of addiction and the saving grace of running.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Dec 1, 20183 min read


Faster with Age: Pamela Chapman-Markle Sets Another Ultra Record
Running faster with age, Pamela Chapman-Markle talks about her new ultra record at the 2018 Kansas Rails-to-Trails 100 and more.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Nov 14, 20184 min read


Don't Feel Like Running? Rake Leaves!
Take a break from running. Use raking leaves to give your legs a break, exercise your upper body, cross train, meditate and much more.
Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Nov 11, 20182 min read


Review of Kara Goucher's Strong and Emelie Forsberg's Sky Runner
Lacking running confidence? Read Kara Goucher's Strong. Want to freely train and move your running body? Read Emelie Forsberg's Sky
Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Sep 14, 20183 min read


Review of Scott Douglas's Running is My Therapy
A mix of memoir, research based evidence, and personal anecdotes from runners, Running is My Therapy just might help you to conquer depressi

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Aug 15, 20183 min read


Running Inspiration in the Bible
Find running inspiration in the Bible. Scripture passages related to running provide great encouragement and hope.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Aug 6, 20185 min read


Three Uplifting Books
These three books have a special place in my heart. They guide us in times of adversity, uncertainty, trials and tribulations, and even joy.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jul 10, 20184 min read


How to Enjoy the National Parks: Plan and Hike Safely
There are 63 national parks.This is how we planned and enjoyed our hiking trips to 23 of them so far. Follow these tips for a fun time.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jul 3, 20186 min read


Easy To Make Paleo Running Food
Paleo smoothies, salads, sandwiches, pizza, snacks, and drinks make tasty, filling, and healthy running food before and after training runs.
Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 26, 20183 min read


Be A Fanatic About Your Running Gait and Heal Your Plantar Fasciitis
Don’t let plantar fasciitis keep you off course and from your next marathon or ultra! Here's how I treated my painful plantar fasciitis.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 20, 20185 min read


How Rescuing and Running With Books Has Expanded My Book Collection
I love books so much that I rescue them from people’s curbside trash during my training runs.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 18, 20184 min read


When Your Garden Gives You Strawberries, Make Strawberry Shortcake and Strawberry Jam
What to do with all those sweet, delicious garden strawberries? Make strawberry jam!

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 10, 20182 min read


Reborn on the Run: Review of Ultrarunner Catra Corbett's Memoir
"I had to be a drug addict to become an ultrarunner. I had to find a passion to overcome my addiction," writes Catra Corbett in he
Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 8, 20183 min read


Review of Scott and Jenny Jurek's North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail
What makes Scott Jurek's new memoir North unique is that it's co-authored with his wife Jenny. North is a story of overcoming advers

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
May 21, 20183 min read
