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Latest Blog Posts - Ultra Marathon Running
- A Self-Supported Ultramarathon to start the New Year - Cooloola Great WalkSweat running down my arms in a constant stream, 35C in the shade (but no shade to be found on the beach) legs like lead, drinking water warm – Happy New Year! It seemed like such a good idea from the air conditioned comfort of home a w...
- Gear Review - The North Face Enduro 13 Hydration Packon Jan 16, 2015 in Endurance Training Hydration Race Running Running Gear Running safety Trail Running Ultramarathon UltrarunningI have been approached by an established UK based online retailer www.cotswoldoutdoor.com, who now has an Australian presence, to provide reviews on some of their products from a running, and ultramarathon running perspective.First product of the rac...
- The Inaugural Blackall 100 – an Ultra hot way to see the Sunshine Coast!on Nov 18, 2014 in Blackall100 Hydration Nutrition NUTRs Physiology Race Running Sports Psychology Trail Trail Running Training Ultramarathon UltrarunningAfter failing to make the start line of the Glasshouse 100 a couple ago because of a gardening induced back injury, I was keen to put that disappointment behind me in my first 100km ultramarathon race of the year. I’d not been completely idle as I...
- Fusion compression running shorts - What's new Down Under?on Oct 25, 2014 in Compression Ironman Race Running Running Gear Trail Running Training Triathlon UltramarathonIt's widely accepted now that compression clothing for running is of benefit, particularly in ultramarathon events where any physiological benefit is multiplied over many hours (as covered in previous posts). There are a number of brands on the marke...
- The NorthFace 100km – a volunteer’s perspective and why you should be at volunteer at an Ultramarathon too.The North Face 100, in the Blue Mountains, Sydney, is a favourite Ultramarathon of mine. It was my first 100km race, and the even where I have had my best run in an Ultra. I had the opportunity to get involved with this year’s event, not racing, bu...
- Win a Free Pair of the latest Running Shoes from HOKAIf you want to treat your feet, get them into a shiney new pair of Hokas! If you don't want to pay then there is way to get a pair for free, gratis, compliments of Hoka OneOne Australia. You don't have to be in Australia to enter, but if you w...
- Win a Free Pair of the latest Running Shoes from HOKAIf you want to treat your feet, get them into a shiney new pair of Hokas! If you don't want to pay then there is way to get a pair for free, gratis, compliments of Hoka OneOne Australia. You don't have to be in Australia to enter, but if you w...
- The real cost of Running Shoeson May 27, 2013 in Ultrarunning Training Ultramarathon Trail Running Running Running Gear Running Shoes TrailI've written previously about using your shoes beyond the prescribed life suggested by the shoe manufacturers. My mantra has been if the shoes feel good, and you're not getting injured then keep going in them. That said when you’re running Ul...
- The real cost of Running Shoeson May 27, 2013 in Ultrarunning Training Ultramarathon Trail Running Running Running Gear Running Shoes TrailI've written previously about using your shoes beyond the prescribed life suggested by the shoe manufacturers. My mantra has been if the shoes feel good, and you're not getting injured then keep going in them. That said when you’re running Ul...
- 33 Marathons - as it happened (and what's next)33 Marathons was the first chapter of my Ultramarathon journey, to get a preview of the next chapter have a look here. The report is obviously a considerable time after the event, but given the outcome I wanted to wait a little before I wrote it all...
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