55 Miles Journal
Take a Break from Ultras to Come Back Stronger...(I am)
Why taking a break from long-distance running can help you run further and faster.
Mar 27, 2026
About 55 Miles
Our goal is simple: help you enjoy running more.
55 Miles was founded by Kramer, a UESCA-certified running coach, tra...
Dec 1, 2025
Chasing a Mile PR With a Double-Torn ACL: My Most Painful Track Attempt Yet
Running one all-out mile hurt worse than any ultramarathon I’ve ever done. After tearing my ACL twice and carrying nerve damage for a decade, I set out to break my fastest mile time—on a freezing night, after multiple runs, with my brother pacing me on a bike. This is the funny, painful, humbling story of my PR attempt and what it taught me about speed training, mental toughness, and why fast miles matter even for ultrarunners.
Sep 3, 2025
How I Went From a 3-Mile Max to Actually Enjoying Distance Running
Every time I tried to run farther, it felt impossible. My heart rate would skyrocket, my breathing was out of control, and I’d end up convinced: running long distances just isn’t for me.
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Feb 16, 2025
About Us -Callie Ammons
Callie shares the story behind 55 Miles—how a family rooted in the outdoors, a transformative 55-mile ultra race, and the search for better endurance gear led to building a brand focused on quality, purpose, and pushing past limits.
Meet Our Family | The Founders Behind 55 Miles
Meet Kramer, Callie, and their two boys, Fletch and Arlo. This post shares the family behind 55 Miles, their background in business, and how their complementary strengths—and adventurous kids—shape the heart of the brand.
55 Miles Origin Story
The story behind 55 Miles began with a mountain race, a personal breaking point, and a desire for my wife and me to build something meaningful together. This post shares why we run, why we started 55 Miles, and what the name truly represents.
