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Training Tips for Hiking with a Heavy Pack

Training Tips for Hiking with a Heavy Pack

ByKristen Czudak February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Training for a big hike is challenging enough.  Now add a heavy pack into the equation, and you need…

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6 Steps to Build Endurance and Speed for Long Distance Runners

6 Steps to Build Endurance and Speed for Long Distance Runners

ByKristen Czudak October 15, 2025

When you first start out as a long distance athlete, it’s natural to focus on one building block at…

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Stay on Pace: Free Mileage Trackers for Runners

Stay on Pace: Free Mileage Trackers for Runners

ByKristen Czudak February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

If you’re committed to your running goals, one of the best things you can do right from the start…

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10 Key Training Principles For ANY Long Distance Race

10 Key Training Principles For ANY Long Distance Race

ByKristen Czudak June 30, 2025June 30, 2025

The internet is flooded with examples of training calendars and plans for just about every type of race and…

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Ultimate Mountain Hiking Training Plan (Plus Training Calendar)

Ultimate Mountain Hiking Training Plan (Plus Training Calendar)

ByKristen Czudak February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Training for mountain hiking in particular is’t just a walk in the park – it’s a unique beast that…

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15K Training Plan for Beginners

15K Training Plan for Beginners

ByKristen Czudak February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

The 15K race – right at 9.32 miles in length – fits snugly right between a 10K, or 6…

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How to Build Endurance for Hiking in 10 Steps

How to Build Endurance for Hiking in 10 Steps

ByKristen Czudak March 12, 2025

If you’ve got big hiking goals, one of the main things you should be investing in is how to…

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10 Simple Ways to Prevent Burnout in Athletes

10 Simple Ways to Prevent Burnout in Athletes

ByKristen Czudak February 24, 2025February 24, 2025

It’s often not race day or event day itself that is the hardest.  It’s the months of training leading…

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Training Plan for How to Hike Downhill

Training Plan for How to Hike Downhill

ByKristen Czudak December 17, 2024

When you pose the question “which part of hiking is the hardest”, many people will respond that it’s the…

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20 Week Half Marathon Training Plan for Beginners

20 Week Half Marathon Training Plan for Beginners

ByKristen Czudak February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

As someone who has trained for half marathons with a variety of timeframes and timelines, I find that the…

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Kristen Czudak

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