Running Wild

I must admit, running's my thing. Obvious. But I do other things...so I can run. I'd prefer to just run a few hours a day, but to prevent injuries, I mix it up. People always ask me, knowing that I run ultras, "How are your knees?" My answer: "Spectacular."

Here's what I do:

• I run 5-6 days a week.
• I cross-train -- elliptical and rowing machine. I'd like to do 3 times a week, but time usually puts me at just 1-2 times per week.
• I lift weights. Boring. But my iPod, and the fact that I can lift more with my legs than most people at the gym, pushing me along.
• I do some barefoot running. I mix it up. My form is heaps better now due to barefoot running. Winter makes it hard, but since I incorporated regular barefoot running into my routine (Vibrams in the city, barefoot when I can hit the beach), I'm a forefoot runner and feel a lot stronger. 

 What else I need to do:

• More core training
• More yoga
• More sleep
• More speed workouts
• Run daily runs at a faster pace