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TBT: Remember your first pair of running shoes?

By troy figgins November 16, 2017June 21, 2018
Fat as Fuel What to Eat

Will Keto Make You Faster or Slower? (Part 2)

By troy figginsNovember 16, 2017June 21, 2018
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Great Runs: Trail Running in Palm Desert, CA

By troy figginsMarch 29, 2017November 16, 2017
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Fat as Fuel What to Eat

Will getting leaner make you a faster runner?

By troy figginsMarch 8, 2017June 21, 2018
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How to Train Mental

“Floss One Tooth”: Using BJ Fogg’s behavior model to become a better ultra runner

By troy figginsFebruary 27, 2017June 21, 2018
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How to Train Recovery

Will doing 15 mins of yoga each morning make you a better ultra runner?

By troy figginsFebruary 24, 2017June 21, 2018
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How to Train Running

Kettle Moraine 100: Training Locked & Loaded

By troy figginsFebruary 21, 2017June 21, 2018
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My Current Support System

Base System
Road: Altra Torin
Trail: Altra Olympus
Shorts: Brooks Sherpa
Shorts: Patagonia Strider Pro
Shirts: Nike Aeroreact
Socks: Balega
Hat: Headsweats
Sunglasses: Smith

Long Runs
Handheld: Amphipod
Race Vest: Ultimate Direction SJ Ultra Vest 3.0
Calf Sleeves: CEP

Cold/Wet/Dark Weather
Vest: Mountain Hardwear Tech II
Tights: 2XU
Rain Jacket: Patagonia Houdini
Headlamp: Petzl Actik

Ultra Calendar

2018: San Diego 100
2017: Javalina 100
2017: Tahoe Rim Trail 100
2017: Capt’n Karl’s Night 50k
2017: Rocky Raccoon 100
2016: Vermont 100
2015: JFK 50
2015: Grasslands 50
2014: North Face Endurance Challenge (WI) 50
2014: North Face Endurance Challenge (DC) 50

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  • troy figgins
    • TBT: Remember your first pair of running shoes?
    • Will Keto Make You Faster or Slower? (Part 2)
    • Great Runs: Trail Running in Palm Desert, CA
    • Will getting leaner make you a faster runner?
    • “Floss One Tooth”: Using BJ Fogg’s behavior model to become a better ultra runner
    • Will doing 15 mins of yoga each morning make you a better ultra runner?
    • Kettle Moraine 100: Training Locked & Loaded
    • Can a Ketogenic Diet Make You a Better Ultra Runner (Part 1)?
    • Can a massage make you a better ultra runner?
    • TBT: Hi-Tec Adventure Racing Series
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