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Thu 28th Mar 2019

The Athletes To Watch In Ultra X Sri Lanka 2019

It's almost here! The inaugural Ultra X Sri Lanka kicks off in a little over two weeks. Who are the athletes to watch?!

Written by: Jamie Sparks
Reading Time: 3 minutes
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
News
Tue 19th Mar 2019

Is Marathon Des Sables On The Bucketlist?

Marathon des Sables is a world famous, perhaps the most famous, multi-stage ultramarathon. How do Ultra X races compare?

Written by: Sam Heward
Reading Time: 9 minutes
Nutrition and Hydration
Sun 17th Mar 2019

Nutrition Planning For A Multi-Stage Ultramarathon

Getting your nutrition right during a multi-stage ultra is one of the most important factors of success. Here are some things to consider.

Written by: Sam Heward
Reading Time: 5 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
Nutrition and Hydration
Sun 10th Mar 2019

Hydration During A Multi-Stage Ultra

One of the most important parts of preparing for a multi-stage ultramarathon is calculating your nutrition and hydration plan. Here are some tips.

Written by: Sam Heward
Reading Time: 5 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
News
Sun 3rd Mar 2019

Final Ultra X Sri Lanka Recce

An update from the Ultra X team after their final pre-race recce in preparation for Ultra X Sri Lanka in April.

Written by: Jamie Sparks
Reading Time: 6 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
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