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Preparing to Pace at Badwater 135

July 14, 2021
Team Injinji manager Isabella "IzzyB" Janovick will be pacing Team Injinji's own Jonathan Gunderson in the upcoming race, the Badwater 135. She discusses how she tackled preparation to be ready to crew and pace for 'The World's Toughest Foot Race'.

Badwater 135: Training for the Heat

July 9, 2021
What does it take to run 135 miles in the desert in the middle of summer? Heat training - Lots of it. Team Injinji members Jonathan "Gundy" Gunderson and Amy Costa break down their training routine for racing in the Badwater 135 and the mental challenges that come with racing in the heat of the desert.

Badwater 135: An Introduction to the 'World's Toughest Foot Race'

July 5, 2021
Can you imagine running 135 miles nonstop through the desert in the middle of summer? That's exactly what ultra runners who participate in the Badwater 135 ultramarathon strive to accomplish. Read what makes this run one of the most demanding and extreme races on the planet.

Dave Dial: A 13.5 Year Running Streak and Counting

June 14, 2021
Meet Dave Dial, Team Injinji's longest serving Team Ambassador, who currently has a 13.5 year running streak which consists of running more than one mile a day, consecutively. At 60 years old, he has no plans of stopping until he simply cannot move anymore.

Team Injinji Welcomes Jade Belzberg

June 9, 2021
We are thrilled to announce the newest member of Team Injinji, Jade Belzberg! Although she is fairly new to the sport of running, Jade has picked up the sport rather quickly, with a few major accomplishments already under her belt! Get to know Jade in this latest blog post.

History of the Western States 100

June 3, 2021
Known as the "crown jewels" of races, the Western States 100 attracts runners from all over the world. Read more on why this ultra endurance race has gained so much popularity since its inception.

Team Injinji’s Meghan Canfield Talks Race Day Nutrition

May 12, 2021
Team Injinji's Meghan Canfield discusses what a typical race day meal might look like for ultra-runners such as herself. Is it what you expected?

A Peek into the Life of a Race Director

April 19, 2021
Meet one of Team Injinji's elite runners and Race Director of Bad to the Bone Sports, Francesca Conte. We interviewed her to catch a glimpse into her life as a race director, where she discusses her past, present, and plans for the future.

Warm Up, Stretching, and Mobility Techniques

April 12, 2021
Proper warm-up, mobility, recovery, and rest are essential to reducing the risk of physical injury. Here are a few routines you can implement before and after your run or workout to greatly reduce the chances of getting injured.

Head to Toe with Coach Jeff

April 2, 2021
Team Injinji athlete and endurance running coach, Jeff Browning, takes us through his best tips for strength, mobility, form, and technique in this new series, "Head to Toe with Coach Jeff". Starting at the foundation, Jeff teaches us toe yoga in this first episode of a multi-part series. Watch the video to learn more on how you can keep your feet healthy with Jeff's tips.