Last updated: 19-Jul-18 By Sarah Cooke Sport and fitness are traditionally social activities – played in teams and/or against other people in front of a crowd. As runners, we may ‘compete’, but most of us race to meet our personal goals with no hope of a podium finish and our training may well be solitary. […]
Running and Social Media: are you working the net or caught in the web Read More »
Last updated: 12-Jul-17 By Alice Morrison Many of us use ibuprofen during or after races to help with swelling and pain – I like to call it chemical stretching – but a new study by the Stanford University School of Medicine has found that those who take the painkiller while running very long distances double
Beware! Ibuprofen link to kidney injury in ultra runners Read More »
Last updated: 19-Jul-18 By Elsa Trujillo This week it’s mostly about our heads, minds and hearts when running. The psychology you need to master to train and complete races, the power of human and calorie aid in the midst of an ultra, and tips on making running easier both physically and mentally. We also have
Even for experienced runners, the thought of taking that next step into ultra running can be a daunting prospect. It can take a lot of discipline and dedication to get started, however the end result is always rewarding. Why do people choose to start out in ultra running? Many choose it for the health benefits
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Last updated: 19-Jul-18 By Alice Morrison Every six months or so, a new headline pops up about ultra marathoners, their brains and pain. As more people take up the sport, more research is being done and although it is still at a relatively early stage, there have been some interesting results. Here, I take a
Do ultra marathoners really feel less pain Read More »
Last updated: 19-Jul-18 By Elsa Trujillo This week our selection of articles focuses mostly on a range of tips and advice to improve your training, and how to deal with and avoid injury. We also bring you some Ian Corless pictures of ultra runners and some interesting advice on netting sponsorship for running. Our very
7 articles on newbies, injuries, sponsorship, cycling and pushing yourself further Read More »
Last updated: 11-Jul-17 By Sarah Lavender Smith This guest post comes from California-based coach, ultrarunner and blogger Sarah Lavender Smith, who recently published the book The Trail Runner’s Companion, Sarah was voted RunUltra’s 2017 Overall Best Blogger for her blog, TheRunnersTrip.com. She recently placed 3rd female and 14th overall in the Mauna to Mauna Ultra,
How to Judge Mid-Ultra Whether to Tough It Out or to Quit Read More »
Last updated: 07-Jun-17 By Alice Morrison We have been getting reports of runners who have been affected by Lyme Disease, both in the United States and across the water in Europe, and so wanted to keep you informed about the symptoms and causes of this disease. What is Lyme Disease Lyme disease is a bacterial
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