by Jamie Sparks | Jun 17, 2019 | Media
zero to hero This week the Ultra X team caught up with Emily Like, one of our Sri Lanka finishers, to talk about her experience in the jungle. Amazingly, 4 months prior to Sri Lanka Emily had only ever ran 5km! We wanted to find out exactly what possessed her...
by Jamie Sparks | May 4, 2019 | Media
The benefits of mindfulness for ultra running Mindfulness has its roots in ancient Buddhist teachings and has been around for thousands of years, however its practice has only become mainstream in the last decade or so. As more and more best-selling...
by Jamie Sparks | Apr 7, 2019 | Media
How long does it take to recover from an ultra? The Ultra X season is about to kick off in Sri Lanka and for many of our competitors this will mark the beginning of a busy year of racing. Whether you are looking to perform well at various challenges, fit an...
by Jamie Sparks | Mar 25, 2019 | Media
race nutrition for recovery Over the last few weeks we have been writing about hydration and nutrition strategies for a multi-stage race. Today we look at how to tailor your nutrition to encourage recovery. Multi stage racing requires someone to push hard for...
by Jamie Sparks | Mar 14, 2019 | Media
Creating a Training Plan for an ultra As anyone who has ever taken part in an ultra knows all too well one of the most common questions you will get asked (or ask yourself) is “Where do you even start?!” The notion of running or walking 250km may seem...
