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Wed 22nd Apr 2020

The Science Behind Detraining

We look at the science behind detraining and assess how likely you are to lose fitness by not training during the Coronavirus lockdown.

Written by: Chris Taylor
Reading Time: 10 minutes
News Performance
Tue 21st Apr 2020

Back To Basics: Ultra Running Isolation Tips

Some advice on keeping motivated during Covid-19 isolation and tips to ensure you come out the other side stronger than ever.

Written by: Sam Heward
Reading Time: 5 minutes
Performance
Mon 2nd Dec 2019

Preparing To Race At Altitude: Ultra X Mexico 2019

Marina Ranger (first female finisher at Ultra X Mexico 2019) writes about her experience training at The Altitude Centre in preparing for the race.

Written by: Guest Author
Reading Time: 8 minutes
Performance
Fri 13th Sep 2019

How To Train For Running Hills On The Flat

Living on flat lands can be considered an obstacle to mountain training, yet it needn’t be. Check out these top hill training workouts to gain an edge in the mountains.

Written by: Sam Heward
Reading Time: 12 minutes
Performance
Fri 23rd Aug 2019

Which Ultra Running Recovery Method Is For You?

Over the past few months, the Ultra X team have been trialing various recovery methods available for ultra runners. Check out what we discovered.

Written by: Sam Heward
Reading Time: 19 minutes
Performance
Thu 15th Aug 2019

How To Prepare For Racing At Altitude

Altitude presents one of the world’s most extreme environments. How can you prepare for an ultra marathon in the mountains?

Written by: Sam Heward
Reading Time: 6 minutes
Interviews Performance
Mon 12th Aug 2019

Preparing For Ultra X Jordan: Our Competition Winners

Last weekend we caught up with Max Tomlinson to find out how his training and preparation for Ultra X Jordan 2019 is going.

Written by: Jamie Sparks
Reading Time: 10 minutes
Performance
Tue 23rd Jul 2019

Smile If You Want To Go Faster

Smiling feels good. But are there legitimate performance gains to be made by simply changing your facial expression during training or a race?

Written by: Chris Taylor
Reading Time: 3 minutes
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