Leigh Ryan

“why in the world do you run ultras”

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the best vibes & RDs. I've done Loopy & Frosty, and am volunteering at the Old 6 Day in April. good luck! have fun! I'll be out there for Loopy too, just not sure if I'm running or volunteering + hanging with Women in Ultrarunning.

love endless endurance and their races!!!

10 miles today and 10 more on deck tomorrow.

Big news! Women in Ultrarunning has a Montana chapter now!!!! Go follow us on IG for the announcement (and much much more to come.)

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The most relatable content.

This concept has resonated with me for a very long time now, and when we can acknowledge and respect the "two truths" in most situations...gamechanger.

6 miles in the brief window of gorgeous weather.

And did you hear? Women in Ultrarunning has officially partnered with Hoka! Watch this space. 🧡💜

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Yes! And if the weather is crappy...reschedule. 😂. There's also 2 real bathrooms along the way. 5 star!

I think most of us are half-assed, lol. No aid stations though; my partner is meeting me at 3 points on the trail so he'll have whatever I want (and time to get whatever I'm craving!) I'm also hoping for good weather!!

So with 10 days left to the attempt (not a race, just a 52 mile long run)...would you recommend:

- pack in a few 10 milers until Tuesday then mini-taper
- do one more long run(4-5 hours) on Friday & full week taper
-push it out two weeks to get 2 more solid 4 hour runs

Would love some opinions!

#runsky #runningcoach question! Had to scrap my 100k bc of life conflicts with my kids. Instead, I'm running the Batona, a 52 mile point to point trail in South Jersey on 3/14 (the weekend of the 100k) BUT I missed two peak training long runs (one was icy & the other I fell & banged up my knee).

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This past Saturday long run was supposed to be 4-5 hours…and now I still have dirt caked in my knee. Walked the last bit just to hit 10 miles.

Other than eating ish, it was, physically, a great run, on a gorgeous day before another cold snap.

I’m not a coach but I like reading the coaching perspective and understanding training protocols with my background in the fitness industry. The too Christian part might be an ick but I’m adding it to my list anyway!

really good!! I wasn't expecting all the history of black long distance running in the US, on top of the social justice and anti racism that I knew the book would focus on.

our bookclub is virtual! WIU has an online presence (mainly IG, on our social app Heylo and our website) & we host biweekly mental health focused meetings, monthly book club, etc. come check us out!!

Finishing this (well, the book and the caramel popcorn) for tonight’s Women in Ultrarunning book club discussion. ✨

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negative splits are just so satisfying 👌✨ great work!

good luck!💫

8 dusk into dark miles, half trail.

Still having Ultraspire issues so I’ll take recs for a new waistlight!

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Unpopular opinion but I kinda look forward to the mill at times! Training mental toughness IS important but its also a nice break from traffic dodging, route planning, tripping & falling in the woods, safety concerns...plus controlled/measurable efforts for strides, etc. It has helped me a ton!

Process goals > race goals lately & really loving just training.

Hoping once I get to the start line (you know, at the back of the pack, not like, the ACTUAL start line, lol) it will just be a "yasss, I made it" moment & the race is an eval of everything that went into it.

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Train seriously, but have fun. ✨

Running @ sunset to practice w/ my Ultraspire waistlight for the Rabid Raccoon 100k. Last (& only) two times I've used it, it automatically dims after an hour. I click it off & on to get the brightness back but it only lasts for a few minutes. Anyone else have this issue?

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This! And also, working with people on mindset about it. You don’t need to have a big target goal. Small accumulations are so much more sustainable to •keep• you moving.

Yes! Took too long to finish bc I started in the last semester of finishing my masters…but it was a solid read.

Having a 15 yr old boy is buying the ingredients to make a fresh mozzarella, avocado & cherry tomato salad and coming home to him having eaten, not one, but both boxes of tomatoes.

“Oh. My bad.”

f i n a l l y finishing this on a very windy morning

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#bookworm

We had them in a cooler at our tent!! Super clutch when it was unbearably hot and humid.

Oh these saved my life at a VERY hot ultra in August!

good morning runners! show me your snacks.

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