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Strong mind, strong body - ultra running with a resilient mind
Mindset is Everything Your mindset is arguably your most powerful asset. While physical training builds endurance, it’s your mental...
Jun 62 min read


Ultra running fuelling tips to help you train and race like a pro.
Food and Fuelling Eating: Small Tweaks, Big Difference Your body is a machine—and it runs better with fuel in the tank. Many runners run...
Jun 63 min read


Ultimate Gear Guide for Training and Racing an Ultra Marathon
Ultra running isn’t just about running faster—it’s about running smarter. It’s as much about strategy, fuelling, and mental toughness as...
Jun 65 min read


Perfecting Your Running Form -The Role of Fascia and 5 Key Techniques
When it comes to optimizing your running form, understanding the role of fascia and the body's inherent elasticity can be a game-changer....
Mar 73 min read


Running safely in the dark. A guide for women.
Running in the dark can be so much fun and a very positive experience, but safety needs be a top priority. Here are a few pointers to...
Nov 15, 20244 min read


Our Top 10 Ultras for Beginners
Are you thinking about your next adventure and curious about the idea of an ultra? Here are our top 10 ultras for beginners. We know too...
Sep 26, 202410 min read


Strength training, Nutrition, sleep and your mind for runners.
Obviously the best way to improve your running is to run. There’s no debate there. But there are a good number of other things you can be...
Apr 29, 20224 min read


6 ways to incorporate some fitness fun into the festive period.
Christmas that lovely time year when everything gets busier than usual! We rush about in a flurry of social engagements, gradually...
Dec 1, 20212 min read


Running technique masterclass
Spend the day with Shane Benzie, Running technique specialist and author of the bestselling ‘The Lost Art of Running’ Sunday 13th...
Nov 30, 20211 min read


Beginner's Guide to Running Your First Ultra
I chatted with Threshold Trail Series about running your first ultra. In this conversation, you'll learn about: How to train for your...
Apr 12, 20211 min read


7 top tips on how to become an efficient downhill runner.
If you want to gallop downhill with the mastery of a mountain goat you’re going to need to practice. Efficient downhill running is a...
Apr 3, 20213 min read


Strength training for runners - Band workout.
One of the most common diagnosis from Physios is that runners have underdeveloped or weak glutes. Do these exercises regularly, and...
Mar 31, 20211 min read


How and why are back to back runs beneficial
One of the big questions in running training: should you split your daily mileage into two, or should it all be done in one go? To double...
Sep 23, 20205 min read


Sleep issues on multiday ultras
Sleep. The master formula for energy and recovery. Isn’t it annoying how it’s times when you need it most that it seems to be at its most...
Jul 30, 20204 min read


How to Avoid and Cure Stitches
Stitches. Those pesky buggers. Just when you’re feeling strong and the trail is flowing beneath your feet – then ouch! A sharp stabbing pain
Apr 23, 20203 min read


The Truth About Detraining
Just how fast do we lose those fitness gains? And is there anything we can do to prevent it? This post digs into the details of these questi
Apr 23, 20204 min read


Creating Space in Lockdown
As I write this I am juggling the need to reply to emails, write an article, get my training in, plan my next sessions, make sure kids haven
Apr 23, 20203 min read


Are You Training Too Fast?
It’s a commonly held belief that when you go out running you need to run fast and hard, sweat buckets, and pant like a dog for a session to
Mar 31, 20203 min read


Bouncing Boobs and the Business of Bras
ATTENTION: If you don’t have breasts you might want to turn away now.
I’m on a bit of rant and it’s all because of your boobs.
Feb 8, 20203 min read


Running Festivals
We all love a good festival and what could be better than listening to your favourite tunes by night and running with like-minded people dur
Jan 31, 20202 min read
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