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May/June Issue of Endurance Racing Magazine

May 18, 2013

The May/June Issue of Endurance Racing Magazine is online. Covered in this issue: Nutrition: Daniel Ballin and Crystal Witte Information on the IUTA Feature Stories: Ghislain Marechal and Dr. Jessica Deree The Newbie Ironman: Vicki Chernin Competing with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Angela Durazo Hard Core Iron: Kale Poland Middle of the Packers: Paul Corderoy and Earl Furfine Ironwomen: Laura Brandon Long Distance Cycling: Wounded Warrior’s Soldier Program. Visit Http://EnduranceRacingMagazine.com to download the issue. Tweet

Lisa Smith-Batchen on Running Badwater One Last Time

March 3, 2013

By Alix Shutello

By Lisa Smith-Batchen What does retired mean? As you know I retired from running races and I was graciously inducted into the hall of fame. I am full of gratitude for this honor. I wanted to be the first women to do 10 Badwater races, however my last try did not turn out the way I had planned and dreamed about. I was taking Celebrex for my foot pain, out of shape and needless to say “the perfect storm” hit me. I spent 6 days in the hospital in Lone Pine, and accumulated an extra 38 pounds of fluid. I…

Runners Illustrated Sponsors Ragnar Team

October 16, 2012

By Alix Shutello

It was our pleasure to be able to sponsor part of the cost for team Running on Empty for the Ragnar Relay Washington DC September 21-22, 2012. The Running on Empty team consisted of: Elizabeth Bircher Robert Clardy Alison Russell Danny Russell Beau Benedict Nicole Mittendorff Rob Haldeman Jamie Campbell Joey Gish Sarah Gish Josh Neufelder Corey Johnson Nicole Mittendorff provided the following commentary on the race. “Ragnar really was an amazing experience for all members of Running on Empty. The team was composed of 12 runners (3 returners to DC Ragnar, and 9 new to Ragnar all together) many…

Michele Santilhano—DECA IRON finisher

September 29, 2012

By Alix Shutello

With the Lake Anna Double and Triple IRON coming up next week (Oct 4-8) this seemed like a good time to showcase Michelle Santilhano, who ran a DECA IRON. Yes, that ten IRON distance races non-stop. ERM: How do you have time to train and compete in these epic distance races? Santilhano: My athletic endurance activities are done during my vacation time or on odd long weekends. I was introduced into endurance racing during my experiences with Outward Bound in South Africa during high school. The lesson of the tortoise and the hare was made very clear during this…

Running – Post Accident

September 5, 2012

By Alix Shutello

Team USA’s Lisa Buohler has been given a second chance. By Alix Shutello Lisa Buohler, the number 1 ranked female duathlete in the US, went out on her bike one day and didn’t come back. After being hit by an SUV traveling 60 MPH, Buohler woke up in the hospital with multiple spinal fractures, a lacerated liver, a fractured sternum, fractures in her foot, hand and knee, and a lung contusion. She had been literally stitched and stapled together – but despite this, Buohler asked when she could get up to go to the World Championships, only a few days…

Challenge des Montagnes F4 – First Ultra Trail Race of Central Africa

July 28, 2012

By Alix Shutello

Challenge des Montagnes F4the first ultra trail of central Africa Cameroon, Africa November 17th – 25th 2012 The Challenge des Montagnes F4 is a 4-day self-sufficient ultra trail race with 4 stages of 40 kilometers (total of 160 km) each through the beautiful landscape of the west Cameroon. The race is along a dirt track that links various villages in Cameroon. The races ebbs and flows through mountains and will provide a challenging yet geographically-beautiful race experience. The cultural experience of this race is also a strong reason to consider testing your endurance. Consider how interesting it would be…

The Badwater Ultramarathon

July 17, 2012

By Alix Shutello

By Alix Shutello Few will ever say that they ran in the Badwater Ultramaraton, but those that do are part of a special community of people. The race, which started Monday at 8am with three start waves, continues on as Tuesday comes to a close. So far, we have our winner, Mike Morton of Florida. As of right now, 27….no, now 28 as of a few seconds ago, have finished the race. The 28th was the 4th female, Hannah Robbers (25) of Hawaii. About an hour before her, 27th place finisher, Alan Webb (70) years old, who’s done Badwater 10 times,…

Ferg Hawke – The Running Man

May 12, 2012

By Alix Shutello

By Alix Shutello In four years, Ferg Hawke went from fat to fit to famous. He’s renown for his epic 2nd place finishes at Badwater, a record-breaking finish at the Marathon De Sables and has competed in hundreds of races including Western States and other international races. Now, after a few years off, he’s coming back better than before. In 1987 Ferg Hawke was 30, overweight and according to his doctor, on the road to destruction with “dangerously high blood pressure.” He was prescribed blood pressure medication and informed that he was at high risk for heart disease, stroke, and…

Runners Illustrated Partners With Mila

April 5, 2012

By Alix Shutello

Runners Illustrated is excited to introduce their newest advertising partner, Mila, which is not only FDA approved, but it’s also a FOOD. Mila is used by athletes such as Badwater competitor, Scott D’Angelo and has been a boon to athletes looking to use a food product to support their diets. Look for Mila’s ads in the newsletter, on the websites, and in the upcoming issues of Endurance Racing Magazine. Thank you Mila! Tweet

From Accident Victim to Endurance Runner

March 4, 2012

By Alix Shutello

By Anne McClain (Stallworth) In 1997, my life came to a sudden halt when a terrible car accident left me in a coma for three weeks and in a hospital bed for nine weeks, with a very long road to recovery afterwards. The diagnosis at first was terrible. I was basically told I wouldn’t walk again and I would need constant care for the rest of my life. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing! I was a runner, super active and now I was being told I would never run again…This couldn’t be happening! It was bad enough that…

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