Last updated: 29-Aug-18 By Simon Mesner Undertaking an ultra event, even for the experienced athlete, presents a major challenge, and requires plenty of preparation that will have a major impact on many, if not all, elements of the participant’s life. The more effectively the athlete is prepared, the more likely it is that their performance […]
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Last updated: 29-Aug-18 By Luke Jarmey We’re pleased to announce our top reviews for December. Congratulations to Pano Kotter who will receive a pack of 33Shake Chia Energy Gels. Fregona Trail Fest – Italy A fantastically-detailed review of the Italian Fregona Trail Fest from Pano. We particularly liked the insight into his training and fellow
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Last updated: 05-Nov-18 By Kerry Sutton 100 miles in 20hrs and 57mins is not an extraordinary time in itself, until you find out the runner is only 16 years old… I interviewed Joseph a couple of years ago after his first foray into ultra running and was fascinated to hear about his motivation, training and
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Last updated: 29-Aug-18 By Seth Grotzke Most lists of New Year’s Resolutions are fairly similar. There is the standard “eat healthier,” “exercise more,” and “be more mindful.” But many ultra runners find it difficult to write up a list of resolutions that is worthy of sticking to the cubicle wall. So, in order to spur
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Last updated: 29-Aug-18 By Sarah Cooke These days, we are forced to count down to Christmas before the summer is even over. Christmas cards, gifts, mince pies and more appear on the shelves and we are constantly reminded of how many shopping days remain until the big day. As the year goes on, television becomes
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Last updated: 06-Nov-18 By Alice Morrison It is that time of year again when we look back fondly at the year that has gone by and start to think of the year ahead. 2017 has been a big year in ultra running. There have been world firsts, heroic failures, magnificent successes and all the drama
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Last updated: 29-Aug-18 By Luke Jarmey We’re pleased to announce our top reviews for November. Congratulations to Simon Bourke (@Simon_Bourke) who will receive a pack of 33Shake Chia Energy Gels. Short Circuit – England, UK A new ultra from Punk Panther and a fantastic review from Simon. We particularly like how he takes us through
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Last updated: 29-Aug-18 By Seth Grotzke The holiday season is upon us, and for ultra runners this can provide some unique challenges. The endless supply of desserts and obligatory family lounging are not the issue, it is rather those niggling questions that will inevitably arise. There you are innocently sipping your preferred electrolyte drink at
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Last updated: 30-Nov-18 By Sarah Cooke I was asked to write an article about running and mental health. I am a clinical psychologist and an ultra runner, so this should be right up my street. However, I found myself stopping and starting and changing my mind over the best angle to take. This topic is
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