The Crib Blog Blogs
Q&A with Ultra Runner Tim Tollefson
Feb 08, 2017 / Visit Mammoth Staff
Not only is Mammoth Lakes local, Tim Tollefson a physical therapist at the Mammoth SPORT Center and Performance Lab, he’s also a professional runner for Hoka One One, GU Energy and DryMax. Tim is the 2014 USATF 50K Trail National Champion, the 2016 3rd Place UTMB (Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc) winner,... MORE
Winter Training Opportunities
Jan 17, 2017 / Monica Prelle
Even when the snow is falling, the wind is howling, and the air is cold, Mammoth Lakes is uniquely situated in close proximity to a range of elevations 4,800 feet to 8,900 feet, which means the town is ideally situated to train-low and sleep-high, and there is always somewhere to... MORE
New Year’s Resolutions from Mammoth Lakes Crib Alumni
Jan 06, 2017 / Visit Mammoth Staff
Ah, the good ol’ New Year’s resolution. You know, it’s that ambitious goal we set every New Year’s Eve and if we’re incredibly motivated we can count ourselves among those who achieve them. Whether it’s to lose weight, save more money, or the one that most of us will probably... MORE
Alternative Winter Cardio Training for Endurance Athletes
Dec 19, 2016 / Monica Prelle
Waiting for the sun to warm up the world outside as you pour yourself another cup of coffee? The ground is slick and it’s dangerous for road bike tires. Your running shoes have nice traction, but the breathable mesh fills with snow as soon as you step outside. One cup... MORE
Sara Hall Returns to Mammoth Lakes to Prep for NYC
Oct 24, 2016 / Visit Mammoth Staff
Professional runner and former Mammoth Lakes resident, Sara Hall, returned to town recently for a high altitude training stint at the Crib in preparation for the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon. We caught up with Sara to find out how things were going and to wish her well. Crib:... MORE
For Athletes, Sleep is a Common Thread
Oct 17, 2016 / Visit Mammoth Staff
What happens when elite athletes interview one another? Hint: there’s a lot of conversation centered on the importance of sleep. The following is a chat between Cribmates, ultra runner Jenn Shelton and Olympian Alexi Pappas about the similarities and differences in their training routines. Fellow elite runner, and Mammoth Lakes’... MORE
Mammoth Lakes Olympians Race Strong at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics
Aug 31, 2016 / Monica Prelle
The 2016 Rio Olympics were nothing short of dramatically awe-inspiring and the athletes who trained in Mammoth Lakes stepped up to the challenge of performing their best on the world’s biggest athletic stage. The nine male and female athletes who made Mammoth Lakes their high altitude training camp represented five... MORE
Q&A with Coach Jesse Moore on the Benefits of High Altitude Training in Mammoth Lakes
Jul 06, 2016 / Visit Mammoth Staff
Coach Jesse Moore trains elite endurance athletes of all stripes, several of whom have spent time in the Mammoth Lakes Crib. His athletes include cyclists Andrew Talansky and Jack Bauer (Cannondale Pro Cycling), Evan Huffman (Rally Cycling) Chris Jones (United HealthCare) and Brendon Rhim (Holowesko-Citadel Racing Team). An accomplished bike... MORE