Ultra running articles and media content
Introducing: TRIBE Relay Across Scotland By Ultra X
It gives us great pleasure to officially launch one of the most exciting events in our 2020 race calendar: TRIBE Relay Across Scotland by Ultra X.
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5 Tips To Finish The Ultra X #Holiday100 Challenge
Our top tips for finishing the Ultra X #Holiday100 challenge, running or walking 100km between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
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The Ultra X #Holiday100 2019
It’s back! 100 kilometres. 8 days. Join us this year for more miles and memories in our epic seasonal challenge!
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TRIBE Run For Love 3: Triumph Against All Odds
Watch how the amazing TRIBE runners triumphed against hypothermia, stress fractures, severe exhaustion, and more in the final days of TRIBE Run for Love 3.
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TRIBE Run For Love 3: The Long Stage
Video footage from the “Long Stage”. This is the defining point of the week; when runners finish this they have broken the back of the challenge.
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TRIBE Run For Love 3: A 260km Trail Run To End Modern Slavery
One week on from Run For Love we are re-living the week by video. Here’s the first couple of days, showing the start of the world’s toughest island race.
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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.
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Ultra X World Championships 2021: Mexico 2019 Qualifiers
Ultra X Mexico 2019 was the third of our World Championships qualifying races. Check out who’s claimed a spot for the big event.
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Ultra X Mexico 2019: Race Director’s Report
Read the Race Director’s report from Ultra X Mexico 2019 and view video highlights from each day of the race.
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Ultra X Mexico 2019: Meet The Athletes
We asked five of the athletes competing in Ultra X Mexico 2019 about their motivations for taking on this epic challenge. Check out what they had to say.
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Ultra X World Championships 2021: Jordan 2019 Qualifiers
Ultra X Jordan 2019 was the second of our World Championships qualifying races. Check out who’s claimed a spot for the big event.
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Ultra X Jordan 2019: Race Director’s Report
Read the Race Director’s report from Ultra X Jordan 2019 and view video highlights from each day of the race.
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Ultra X Jordan: The Long Day
The long day of any multi-stage ultra is an epic challenge in itself. Check out the following memoir from an Ultra X Jordan competitor to find out more.
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Fuelling A Multi-Stage Ultra Marathon For Vegan Runners
How good is vegan freeze-dried food? We sampled a range from the top brands, including breakfasts, main meals, and snacks, to find out.
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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.
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Introducing: The Ultra X 125 Series
The Ultra X 125 Series gives athletes the chance to test their physical and mental boundaries all in one memorable multi-stage weekend.
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Template Nutrition Plan For A Multi-Stage Ultra
We’ve put together a template race week nutrition as a guide for anyone planning their food and drink intake for a multi-stage event.
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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.
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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?
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Running With The Rarámuri
An introduction to the legendary Tarahumara Indian runners, or Rarámuri, who will be taking part in Ultra X Mexico 2019.
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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.
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