Ultra running articles and media content
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.
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24 Hours Before A 100 Mile Ultra, By Lucja Leonard
Ultra X Ambassador Lucja Leonard is out in Hawaii for the HURT100. Here, she discusses how she prepares for a 100 mile race.
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A Change Is As Good As A Rest, By Anna-Marie Watson
Ultra X Sri Lanka competitor and pro ultra runner Anna-Marie Watson shares why she is a keen advocate for cross training.
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Why Do You Run? An Interview With Marcus Smith
We caught up with endurance athlete and founder of InnerFight, Marcus Smith, to talk about his motivations for ultra running.
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UTMB 2019: Ultra X Are Going. Are You?
Ultra X will be heading to Chamonix for a week-long celebration of trail running. Are you? Book your spot at the Ultra X chalet.
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Volunteering At A Multi-Stage Ultra Marathon
Ultra X volunteer Rosanna Heward has managed checkpoints in Jordan, Sri Lanka, and Mexico. Here, she writes about her experience at Wadi Rum Ultra 2018.
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Ultra X Trails Day: 23rd February
Join Ultra X for a day of all things trail running, including kit demonstrations, osteopathy treatment, and dehydrated food testing.
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Ultra X #Holiday100 Roundup
Check out the results of the 2018 #Holiday100, a festive running challenge set up to encourage the Ultra X community to run or walk 100km over Christmas.
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Could You Complete An Ultra X Race?
With the right mindset and training, anyone can complete an Ultra X race, regardless of experience. We share the stats of past finishers to prove it.
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Should You Set A New Year’s Resolution?
Is there any point in setting New Year's resolutions? We discuss the pros and cons, and how to make sure they work.
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What Effect Will Running 250km In 5 Days Have On Your Body?
Evolutionary biologist Dr Danny Longman studied participants at Wadi Rum Ultra 2018 to find out what impact the race had on their bodies.
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Our Christmas Challenge: The Ultra X #Holiday100
Introducing: the Ultra X #Holiday100! Can you run 100km between midnight on Christmas Eve (24th) and midnight on New Year (1st)?!
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Finding The Perfect Trail: Ultra X Style
Off the back of a successful Sri Lanka recce, the Ultra X team give a little information on what goes into finding the perfect trail running route.
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UTMB Oman: The Beast From The Middle East
Ultra X Co-Founder Sam Heward shares his review of the inaugural UTMB Oman 2018, a 137km race with 8,000m of ascent.
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Wadi Rum Ultra 2018: Race Director’s Report
Read the Race Director's report of Wadi Rum Ultra 2018, a 250km five day race through the Jordanian desert.
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Army Officer Shares How To Succeed In The Desert
We interviewed Army Officer Charlie Henson, who finished second in Wadi Rum Ultra 2018, to find out his secrets for success.
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Red Bull’s 12 Ultra Marathons To Try In 2018
Red Bull list their top 12 ultra marathons to try in 2018, including Wadi Rum Ultra, "fast becoming one of the best ultra marathons out there."
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Race Review: Wadi Rum Ultra 2017
Marina Ranger, who finished as first woman and third overall at Wadi Rum Ultra 2017, shares her thoughts on the race.
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Essential Kit For Wadi Rum Ultra
Fergus Scholes, who finished second in Wadi Rum Ultra 2016, outlines the essential kit needed to get through a multi-stage desert ultra.
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