Fight to the Finish

Two Sunday’s ago my partner Abby and I road-tripped down to Southern California for the Orange County Marathon, so I could run my first ever road marathon. Leading up to the race I felt a mixture of emotions. I felt excited to finally run a road marathon, but also a little worrisome because it was […]

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Commit to the Fight

December 13, 2015 by Coach Hammond Articles Educated Running Coaches Recent Posts

Coach Hammond recaps the North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile Championship race. It’s easy to become overwhelmed by the mental and physical challenges of ultra running. When faced with such challenges it’s important to focus your mind on a simple task, and to take one step at a time. Remind yourself why you chose to […]

Running With It: How Educated Running Came to Be

October 22, 2015 by Coach Hammond Articles Blogs Educated Running Coaches Press Releases Recent Posts

Three years ago I was riding on the F train to Prospect Park with my new friend Jose Miranda. We were on our way to run a 10 mile relay together. On the subway Jose explained that he was not done improving as a runner. He then proceeded to asked me if I wanted to […]

Breaking Down the Mountain

May 13, 2015 by Coach Hammond Educated Running Coaches Recent Posts

With no more than a headlamp to lead the way I embarked on my second ever North Face Endurance Challenge 50 mile race at Bear Mountain. As I began my ascent up the mountain I found reassurance in the fact that I had once before completed 50 miles. I knew physically I could do it. […]

Tips for Trail Running

April 28, 2015 by Coach Hammond Recent Posts

OutdoorFest a New York city organization, which strives to “connect urban dwellers to local outdoor resources to encourage healthier , active, and more adventurous lifestyles”, interviewed me, Coach Hammond, on “Tips for Trail Running”. Read the interview transcript below or visit the OutdoorFest Blog to see the original post. You clicked yes on the registration form for a trail […]

The Birth of an Ultrarunner

December 15, 2014 by Coach Hammond Articles Blogs Educated Running Coaches Recent Posts

In the seven months leading up to the North Face Endurance Challenge 50 mile race I accomplished three unexpected milestones. At the beginning of the year, I had no idea I would run my first marathon, 50K, and 50 miler. After a very hard fought 2nd place finish at the Endurance Challenge 50k in Wisconsin, […]

Marathon Race Day Advice

September 24, 2014 by Coach Hammond Articles Educated Running Coaches

With the NYC Marathon right around the bend, it’s only natural to feel a little nervous about your race. My tips below ease such anxiety. Shoes If you plan on buying new shoes before the your race, make sure you do so at least five weeks in advance. Most shoes last 400-500 miles. If you’re […]

Redemption Run in Wisconsin

September 19, 2014 by Coach Hammond Blogs Educated Running Coaches

This past weekend I went to Wisconsin with my wife Abby to see family, hang with friends and run my first ever 50k trail race as part of the North Face Endurance Challenge Series. I started this series with a first place finish in the Bear Mt. Half Marathon. Then in Washington D.C. I finished my […]

Coach Hammond at ECSDC

June 15, 2014 by Coach Hammond Educated Running Coaches

When a race does not go as planned one can either dwell on mistakes or learn from them. On Friday, June 6th I and two other runners loaded up a car for a four hour drive to the second race in the North Face Endurance Challenge Series in Sterling, Virginia. After winning the Bear Mountain […]

Coach Hammond’s Win at Bear Mountain

May 8, 2014 by Coach Hammond Blogs Educated Running Coaches

After a second place finish last year, the goal for this year’s half marathon at Bear Mountain was to finish first. If you have never raced at Bear Mt., it is considered one of the toughest and most technical courses in the U.S. My training leading up to the half had been going well, but it’s […]