Weekly RunDown #3 (Sept. 23, 2016)

Here are 11 Plank Exercises to help work on your core

Jeff Browning is a beast, as he just got 4th in the Run Rabbit Run 100 Miler in Steamboat Springs Co. (9/16-17/2016).  On top of that here are some results for him this year:

• HURT 100M (HI) - 1st - Jan 16th, 2016
• Free State Trail Run 100k (KS) 1st - April 16th, 2016
• Western States 100M (CA) 3rd - June 25th, 2016
• Hardrock 100M (CO) - 4th - July 15th, 2016

As some of you may, or may not know, Jeff utilizes Optimizing Fat Metabolism and here are some great resources:

• Primal Endurance Podcast #46 – Jeff Browning
• Podcast - 09: Jeff Browning, Ultrarunner Extraordinaire on OFM
• Article on his website  -  Hurt 100: Experiment of One and OFM

If you live in Kentucky, as I do, here is a source to look up local races: John’s Run/Walk Shop

Phil Maffetone writes on The Running Trifecta :  Better Training, More Racing and Getting Faster and the added benefit of Improved Health

Here is a great resource for Ultra Running information: IRunFar

A good article by Peter Defty (President VESPA) on The Emerging Science on Fat Adaption

Nice video on The Bob Graham Round.  If you have not read about this run that covers 66 miles and taking in 42 of the highest peaks in the Lake District area with an ascent total of 27,000ft and a time limit of 24 hours you can read about it here: The Round: In Bob Graham's Footsteps

Highlights of Lavaredo Ultra-Trail race 2016 – Dolomites-Italy

Highlights of the Madeira Island Ultra-Trail race2016 – Off the coast of Portugal and Morocco