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Tue 23rd Jun 2026

Running in the Heat: How to Prepare for a Desert Ultra

A guide to running in the heat and preparing for a desert ultra like Ultra X Morocco or Jordan: heat acclimatisation, hydration, pacing, kit and foot care.

Written by: Sam Heward

Reading Time: 13 minutes

Interviews Video

Wed 29th Jul 2020

Instagram Live With Chris Taylor: Head Of Operations At Ultra X

Chris discusses the Ultra X World Championships, which are being held in Slovenia next June. ⁣⁣He takes us through the course, the camp set-up, and more.

Written by: Sam Heward

Reading Time: 1 minute

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

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

News

Tue 22nd Jan 2019

Ultra X Partner With Just One Body

Ultra X are delighted to announce that we will be partnering with osteopathy experts Just One Body for our 2019 race series.

Written by: Jamie Sparks

Reading Time: 3 minutes