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The Spartathlon 2011
Posted: 22nd January 2012 by Michael in Race ReportsTags: michael arnstein, spartathlon, ultra marathon in greece
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SPARTATHLON 2011
The first time I heard the word ‘Spartathlon’ was from my longtime friend and training partner Oz Pearlman.
Together, Oz and I have shared wild adventures and accomplished extreme challenges. We’ve both had our fair share of crazy ideas that we’ve dared on each other. Ultra running for many years has become the main challenge [...]
The Western States 100 Mile Run 2011
Posted: 9th November 2011 by Michael in Race ReportsTags: 100 Mile Run, 80/10/10, fruitarianism, LFRV, low fat raw vegan, michael arnstein, ultra-runner, Western States
ShareI look at my watch, it’s almost 2am. 93 miles in my legs, more than 20 hours since I left the start line….
It’s very dark now, the heat of the day is completely gone now, there is a slight breeze, it’s a tail wind; as if the forces of nature are cradeling me towards the [...]
Leadville 100 Mile Ultra Marathon 2011, 4th Place in 17:56
Posted: 18th October 2011 by Michael in Race ReportsTags: 80/10/10, Dr. Graham, fruitarianism, Leadville 100 Mile, low fat raw vegan, michael arnstein, running, ultra-marathon
ShareHere's my highlights from the 2011 Leadville Trail Ultra Marathon considered one of the most difficult ultra marathons in the world.
I ran what normally would be a top 1st or 2nd place overall in most previous years — but still happy with 4th overall in 17 hours and 56 minutes.
My fruitarian diet has passed another [...]
The Vermont 100 Mile, My Breakthrough Win!
Posted: 30th July 2011 by Michael in Race ReportsTags: michael arnstein, the fruitarian, vermont 100 mile race, vermont 100 ultra marathon 2011
ShareThis is a LONG report. It's an unofficial chapter/draft in my forthcoming book that I plan on publishing in late 2012.
This is a 45min+ read…
The Vermont 100
Race Report July 2011
Oh wow, I’ve been waiting a long long time to write this race report!
It’s only been 36 hours since I won the Vermont 100, but I’ve [...]
The Fruitarian 2010 Year in Review
Posted: 23rd February 2011 by Michael in Race ReportsTags: 100 mile race, 80/10/10, 811, athletic performance, bodybuilding, fruitarianism, LFRV, low fat raw vegan, michael arnstein, ultra-marathon
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2010 was a year of adventure!
I accomplished so much and never felt so good.
I’m very satisfied with the results of my dedicated training.
The longer I continue to reach new levels of performance on a fruitarian diet the more confidence I have in continuing to eat this way.
In 2011 I will continue to challenge myself to [...]
The 2011 Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile Ultra Marathon
Posted: 7th February 2011 by Michael in Race ReportsTags: 80/10/10, fruitarianism, low fat raw vegan, michael arnstein, racing marathons, Rocky Raccoon, ultra-marathon
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I've had this race on my radar for a number of years for a few reasons.
First, it's not a hot weather race, and I do best in cool temps.
It would force me to get out of the 'off season' sooner than normal and help me get in better shape for the rest of the year.
The [...]
The Leadville 100 Mile UltraMarathon and then winning a marathon 2 days later – My Epic Double!
Posted: 4th October 2010 by Michael in Race ReportsTags: Dr. Graham, fruitarianism, Leadville 100 Mile, low fat raw vegan, michael arnstein, Sri Chinmoy Marathon, ultra-runner
ShareLeadville 100 Mile Race Report + Sri Chinmoy Marathon. My Double!
Leadville Colorado is a very unique place.
The history of this town is legendary. It's the highest city in the United States at 10,200ft. The village dates back hundreds of years ago as a summer hunting camp for native American Indians. Then in the 1860's white [...]
Vermont 100 Mile Race (2010) Report
Posted: 22nd July 2010 by Michael in Race ReportsTags: 80/10/10, 811, athletic performance, Dr. Graham, fruitarianism, LFRV, low fat raw vegan, michael arnstein, running, ultra-marathon, vermont 100 miles race
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Vermont 100 Mile Race Report (great video footage below)
Trying to keep cool at mile 40
Photo by Tom Sperduto Photography
http://www.tomsperduto.com
I was worried about 2 things going into this race: sleep and hyponatremia. If I could get solid sleep the night before the race and no hyponatremia issues like I had at Western States 3 weeks earlier [...]
Western States Endurance Run: Race Report
Posted: 27th June 2010 by Michael in Race ReportsTags: 811, athletic performance, bodybuilding, endurance, fruitarianism, high water, low fat raw vegan, michael arnstein, muscles, natural hygiene, organicathlete.com, race, racing marathons, running, ultra-marathon
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Ready to run across the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range (1/2 way across California)
My buddies: Oz, Jamil and Me at the Start
Running the Western States 100 mile race has been on my to-do list for quite a long time.
I knew it was a race and distance I didn't want to mess around with until I had [...]
Race Report: A life changing race at The North Face Bear Mt. 50 mile
Posted: 9th May 2010 by Michael in Race ReportsShareRace Report: A life changing race at The North Face Bear Mt. 50 mile
Today I ran the North Face 50 Mile Ultra Marathon in Bear Mountain and Harriman State Park (New York). It is one of the most difficult technical 50 mile trail races in the country. I really can’t describe the conditions in words. [...]