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Nutrition and Hydration
Mon 25th Mar 2019

Planning Your Recovery For A Multi-Stage Ultra: Nutrition

In multi-stage racing, recovery is as important as running. How should you go about planning your post-race recovery nutrition strategy?

Written by: Sam Heward
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Performance
Thu 14th Mar 2019

Ultramarathon Training: How To Create A Training Plan

Training for an ultra marathon need not differ hugely from preparing for a traditional marathon. Check out our guide to designing your perfect training plan.

Written by: Sam Heward
Reading Time: 6 minutes
Performance
Thu 7th Mar 2019

An Ultrarunners Guide To Heat Acclimation

Competing in an extremely hot environment is a serious task which needs to be planned for. What are the best heat acclimation techniques?

Written by: Sam Heward
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Performance
Tue 26th Feb 2019

The Perfect Ultramarathon Taper

Race day is coming up, you’ve put the hard work in, and now you've been told it's a good idea to taper. But what does this mean?

Written by: Sam Heward
Reading Time: 5 minutes
Performance
Fri 22nd Feb 2019

Ultramarathon Training And The Importance Of Sleep

Sleep is one of the most important factors in maintaining our health. But how much more important is it for ultra runners?

Written by: Sam Heward
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Performance
Tue 19th Feb 2019

How Can You Build Mental Strength For Ultra Marathons?

Performing to one's best in a multi-day race relies on much more than physical ability. How can you build mental strength for endurance?

Written by: Sam Heward
Reading Time: 6 minutes
Performance
Mon 11th Feb 2019

Should You Race During Ultra Marathon Training?

You have lined up your big ultramarathon event and now you are focused on peaking for it. Should you race in the build-up?

Written by: Sam Heward
Reading Time: 5 minutes
Guest Articles Interviews
Tue 5th Feb 2019

IRONMAN To Ultra X

We caught up with Wadi Rum Ultra 2018 finisher Jan Pascal Tschudy, to find out how he transitioned from long-distance triathlons to multi-stage ultra marathons.

Written by: Guest Author
Reading Time: 9 minutes
Performance
Wed 30th Jan 2019

Setting Goals For A Multi-Day Ultra Marathon

Anyone can complete an Ultra X event with the right planning and preparation. Learn how to utilise goal setting in your multi-stage ultra marathon adventure.

Written by: Sam Heward
Reading Time: 4 minutes
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