Ultra running articles and media content
Ultra Marathon Volunteering
Juliette Denny discusses crewing at Ultra X events and why it can be such a fulfilling experience.
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My First Trail Race
Steph Elswood discusses her first experience of trail racing at the Spring Trail Series by Ultra X.
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Running In Mind
Dan shares his journey of recovery and tells how he helps inspire thousands of others to speak up about their own personal battles.
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24 Hour Ultra Marathon Fuelling Strategy
Renee McGregor shares some nutrition and hydration strategies for fuelling four marathons in 24 hours.
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Being An Ultra X Performance Partner
In this interview we explore what it takes to be an Ultra X performance partner, the importance of S&C, and why resilience is so fundamental to success in ultra running.
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How To Stay Safe On The Trails
Katie Hickling gives her top tips on how to stay safe when trail running.
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How To Stay Hydrated During The Spring Trail Series By Ultra X
Alongside pacing, foot care, and energy intake, hydration is one of the most important factors for success during your Spring Trail Series by Ultra X event.
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Being An Ultra X Ambassador
James Cooke is an incredible friend to Ultra X and a part of our ambassador team. We talked to James about the community he has become an integral part of.
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Author Robert Martineau On His New Book, Waypoints
Robert Martineau is a co-founder of TRIBE, a great friend of Ultra X, and he's now an author too! We chatted to Rob about his new book, Waypoints.
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50k Training Plan
We have designed the ultimate 16-week 50k training plan for those looking to take on their first ultra marathon.
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Sabrina Pace-Humphreys On Co-Founding Black Trail Runners
Sabrina Pace-Humphreys is a mother of four and grandmother of two. We discussed her amazing story and her mission to increase diversity in trail running.
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Best Ultra Marathons For Beginners 2021
The ultimate list of the best ultramarathons for beginners in the world, including races in the UK, New Zealand, Botswana and Kenya.
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Making Sense Of Your Training Data
It seems that, with each new generation of GPS watch, there is more and more data available. But which metrics are the most important?
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The Greatest 100 Mile Races In The World 2021
The ultimate list of the best 100 mile ultramarathons in the world, including races in the USA, England, Wales, Colombia and Nepal.
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Nishreen Ibrahim: My Sri Lankan Ultra Marathon
Nishreen Ibrahim discusses her Sri Lankan ultra marathon, how to train for an ultra marathon in the heat, and being the first female Sri Lankan ultra runner!
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High Altitude Training For Ultra Running
What is altitude training? In this interview we cover the benefits of altitude training with James Barber from The Altitude Centre in London.
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Best Ultra Marathons In Canada 2021
The ultimate list of the best ultramarathons in Canada, including races in Nova Scotia, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec.
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Ultra Marathon Nutrition During A Race | Ultra X
What do ultra marathon runners eat? We caught up with Ultra X Pro Athlete Jacqui Bell to discuss how she fuels a 250km ultra.
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The Tarahumara Runners Of The Copper Canyons
An insight into the legendary Mexican running tribe, the Tarahumara (or Rarámuri, meaning "those who run fast").
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How To Get Motivated
Advice on keeping motivated during Covid-19 isolation and some tips to ensure you come out the other side stronger than ever.
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The World’s Best Ultra Marathons In 2021
The ultimate list of the best ultramarathons from around the world in 2021, including races in Europe, America, South America, Asia, and Africa.
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