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Matt Carpenter Explains His Running Philosophy

May 14, 2026

The Legend Speaks about his training philosophy. Matt Carpenter was the best trail runner of his day and still holds ...

Hydration for Beginners: Half Marathon to Ultra Marathon

May 10, 2026

Hydration mistakes are the most common mistakes runners make. But also one of the most preventable. Everybody is diff...

Solve Muscle Cramping Once And For All

May 04, 2026

Camping is frequently misunderstood. The commonly spoken word is that we cramp because we have low electrolytes or lo...

Take a Break from Ultras to Come Back Stronger...(I am)

April 13, 2026

Why taking a break from long-distance running can help you run further and faster.

About 55 Miles

March 27, 2026

Our goal is simple: help you enjoy running more. 55 Miles was founded by Kramer, a UESCA-certified running coach, tra...

Chasing a Mile PR With a Double-Torn ACL: My Most Painful Track Attempt Yet

December 01, 2025

Running one all-out mile hurt worse than any ultramarathon I’ve ever done. After tearing my ACL twice and carrying ne...

The Weirdest Running Hat That’s Actually Practical

April 13, 2026

An ice hat can save you tons of time when running in the summer. Cool your body, run faster and further.

How I Went from 9 Blisters to Zero: The Ultimate Blister Prevention Guide

December 01, 2025

Blisters don’t have to be a normal part of running. In this guide, I walk through every step I used to go from nine b...

The Ultimate Guide to Blister Blocker: How I Went From 9 Blisters to Zero on My 100K

November 30, 2025

Blisters can turn an amazing run or hike into a painful grind. When friction, heat, and moisture build up, your skin ...

Matt Carpenter Explains His Running Philosophy

Hydration for Beginners: Half Marathon to Ultra Marathon

Solve Muscle Cramping Once And For All

Take a Break from Ultras to Come Back Stronger...(I am)

About 55 Miles

Chasing a Mile PR With a Double-Torn ACL: My Most Painful Track Attempt Yet

The Weirdest Running Hat That’s Actually Practical

How I Went from 9 Blisters to Zero: The Ultimate Blister Prevention Guide

The Ultimate Guide to Blister Blocker: How I Went From 9 Blisters to Zero on My 100K

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