Articles by Jason Hodde

Body Basics: Blisters

For many runners, blisters drain energy, cause severe pain, and sometimes stop an ultrarunner in his or her tracks. In fact, blisters are one of the most common reasons people drop out of long distance...

Body Basics: Avoiding Stress Fractures

Stress fractures are a common injury associated with long distance running in general, and with ultrarunning in particular. While everyone seems to know someone who has had a stress fracture (either in the lower leg or i...