Articles by Darcie Murphy

Darcie Murphy began coaching with CTS in the early 2000s at the same time she was racing bikes semi-professionally. She transitioned her focus to trail and ultrarunning after starting a family, and weaved ski instruction and a NASM strength certification into the mix. Her curiosity to expand the limits of the human mind and body combined with her enthusiasm for mentoring new-to-the-sport athletes drives her commitment to her craft as a coach and athlete. You can find her coaching information at trainright.com.

Layering Basics for Ultrarunners

With a wise approach to layering, it’s possible to stay warm and dry and avoid concern for hypothermia or frostbite. Empower yourself to be confident, comfortable and safe in a wide range of weather conditions. Fine-tune your system using these basic suggestions as a starting point and test your layering tactics against whatever the elements deliver and enjoy what winter running has to offer.

Essential Gear for New Ultrarunners

The holidays are here. Is your wish list complete? For those of you who may be new to ultrarunning or are transitioning from a road background to the off-road scene, there are a few items that can help make the shift easier.