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Training Builds You Up, Racing Breaks You Down, Injury..

May 29, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
Racing Breaks You Down

They say that training builds you up and racing breaks you down. Each training session is a small deposit into a piggy bank of fitness; each race a withdrawal.

This seems especially true with ultra running which usually requires at least a short amount of time off after a race. But many ultra runners are in the habit of racing so frequently that it could almost appear they ‘race to train’ instead of the other way around, treating their ‘B’ races like nothing more than a catered training run. “It’s just a training run” and “I’m just going to take it easy” are pretty commonly heard expressions during a race. Nothing wrong with that!

I’ve always found it hard to stick to my plans to take it easy during a race though. Once in the heat of the moment I always want to put my fitness to the test and leave it all out on the course. Even so, there’s still plenty of room for racing in my training.

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10 Great Motivational Quotes About Running (and Life)

May 20, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments
Inspirational Running Quotes

Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for motivational quotes; the ones that have images of mountains and runners that fill so many Tumblr feeds. Over the years, I’ve collected a bunch of my favourite motivational quotes about running and life – is there a difference? 😉

Below are 10 of my favourites, but if you have any to add, let me know in the comments!

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April Training Recap: What Training? and Looking for the Silver Lining

May 12, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier No Comments

After just starting my racing season in March, April was supposed to be about starting to really build volume leading up to this month’s Sun Mountain 50 miler, but not before racing Diez Vista 50k which was to be my first ultra distance race of the year. I’d been feeling faster and stronger than ever and ready for an amazing season as a new member of Salomon Flight Crew.

I managed to finish Diez Vista in 5:04:37 for 9th place overall, but the race was far from a success, having stupidly spent the last half hobbling in pain.

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Trail Running in Nepal on the Annapurna Circuit [VIDEO]

April 21, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier 1 Comment
Trail Running in Nepal

The Annapurna Circuit in Nepal truly is a trail runner’s dream, with untold miles of trails that wind through valleys, along ridges, and over mountains.

While trekking the AC this winter over 2 weeks, I managed to get out for a run every couple of days to explore the trails above the main trekking route a little further. That is, up until about 4,000 metres when running became a little difficult.

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Diez Vista 50k Race Report; or What Should Have Been my First DNF

April 9, 2014 by Jeff Pelletier 5 Comments
Diez Vista 50k

This weekend’s Diez Vista 50k was my first ultra distance race of the season. I’d done much of my training over the past couple of months right on the course itself. I felt prepared and felt stronger and faster than ever.

My ‘A’ goal was to finish in under 5 hours, but I decided I’d be content with closer to 5:15 in case it wasn’t my day. Aside from a technical section along the ridge early on, the course was very runnable, with some good climbs, and right up my alley.

I managed to finish in 5:04:37 for 9th place overall, but the race was far from a success.

I’m writing this as I sit in the emergency room the day after the race, waiting for the results of an x-ray on my ankle. I’m on crutches, unable to put any weight on my left foot since having sat down after the race.

I’ve thought the race through moment by moment as I rationalized continuing to run in pain that only worsened and it seems so obvious now what decision I should have made. Here’s what was going through my mind at the time.

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I’m a trail runner and filmmaker born and raised in Vancouver, BC Canada. Member of Salomon Canada and CLIF Bar Ambassador.

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A beautiful, crisp morning on the trails today. My A beautiful, crisp morning on the trails today. My hamstring feels great as I continue to rehab my tear from a few weeks back. So nice to be back at it! 📷 @audreelafreniere
The Rockwall Trail is a 55 km route in the Canadia The Rockwall Trail is a 55 km route in the Canadian Rockies that follows a massive limestone cliff wall. While it’s possible to run the trail in a day, we decided to fastpack the route over two days in mid-August.

Watch the full length documentary from our adventure on YouTube 📽 (link in profile).
I’d take a little house on a hillside in the Alp I’d take a little house on a hillside in the Alps like this any day. Wouldn’t you?

Photo taken while crewing for @audreelafreniere during TDS. I just had to pull over to get my drone up in the air for a few photos and a bit of footy.
I can’t wait to share my latest film about the R I can’t wait to share my latest film about the Rockwall Trail in the Canadian Rockies! We fastpacked the trail over two days this summer, and not only was the trail just incredible, but the footage I managed to capture is beautiful as well 🙌. 

I’ll be publishing it Friday morning, so be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel if you haven’t already. #rockwalltrail #fastpacking
I put together a video with a list of my 21 favour I put together a video with a list of my 21 favourite trail running gear tips & hacks. Thanks to @nicola.gildersleeve and @mjmuir for no. 14 and 18! Watch the video on YouTube 📽(link in profile).

Note: This photo was taken during summer and doesn’t reflect current conditions.
It feels so good to be able to run again! This wee It feels so good to be able to run again! This week marked the first time I've been able to run on the trails and my longest run in over 5 weeks.

Two weeks before that, I had strained my hamstring during a run so I took a week off to let it rest. I obviously should have taken it more seriously as the following week I suffered a grade 2 hamstring tear while running in the snow. I ended up with bruising and couldn’t walk more than a few steps without pain.

If you follow me on Strava, you've no doubt noticed all of the rehab runs and strength training I've been dutifully doing as I work weekly with a physio on a rehabilitation program. I believe the injury was actually not the result of overuse, but likely due entirely to mobility issues in my hips and hamstrings. I'd put in a half-dozen days on skis in the two weeks prior and hadn't been doing a lot of running, but I had been doing a lot of sitting. 

So I've got lots of work to come as I continue to address the underlying issues, to slowly rebuild volume, and to ensure that I come back even stronger so that I can set myself up for success for the rest of the season and beyond! 🚀
Overwhelmed by all the positive feedback that @gar Overwhelmed by all the positive feedback that @garyrobbins and I have received about The Big Chill over the past few weeks. Over 170,000 cumulative views and counting, and so many comments, shares, and reviews. Thank you! 🙏
They say, “a plan is just a dream with a deadlin They say, “a plan is just a dream with a deadline”. It’s hard to make plans with any kind of certainly at the moment, but it’s always a good time to work on your bucket list! Mine seems to be growing at an exponential rate as of late 🧐. What kind of experiences are you dreaming of?
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