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Latest Blog Posts - Ultra Marathon Running
- 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...
- Making the best of a bad training session – dealing with the unexpectedOften a training run doesn't go to plan, and this can be out of your control. It could be unexpected weather conditions, a gear malfunction, or even getting lost. The trick is making the most of the situation. Felt like running in this...
- Ultra Marathon Class – You've gotta have base!I've always been amazed how some ultra runners have the ability to perform time and time again with incredible consistency. They may not be winning races but they compete regularly and rarely DNF. I got to thinking that this must be a result...
- Running the Sunshine Coast Beaches - 80kms of Sand!Writing up a one off ultramarathon challenge that's not a race has made me realise how much excitement and atmosphere an organised race generates. The achievement is no less significant, in some ways it’s greater as you don’t have support c...
- GNW 2012 - 175kms of fun!As Ultramarathons go, for me there is no better atmosphere than that of the Great North Walk 100s. If has a certain folklore in Australian ultrarunning circles, and attracts some of the toughest competitors from across the country and overseas. The...
- Gear Review - Source Hydration 1.5l Dune Race Packon Oct 29, 2012 in Ultrarunning Hydration Training Ultramarathon Trail Running Race Running Running GearWith the Australian Ultramarathon season getting into full swing, it’s the right time to be testing and checking your gear, to make sure you have the ideal combination for the specific events you’re participating in. Light, low profile and ve...
- Paleo Snacks - for the Ultra Runner who simply doesn't have the time.on Oct 18, 2012 in Health Ultrarunning Training Nutrition Ultramarathon Trail Running Running Trail PhysiologyWhen it comes to taking your running seriously there are almost as many diet options as there are shoe options, but one, the Paleo diet has really taken hold in recent years. I put this down to the training methods of high profile ultrarunners such a...
- The Glasshouse 50km – it’s amazing what you can do if you try!on Sep 18, 2012 in Sports Psychology Ultrarunning Training Ultramarathon Trail Running Race Running Motivation TrailFamily commitments are such that being available for a race on a Sunday is a rarity, so the opportunity to run in the Glasshouse 100 was out for me, but it was suggested that I run in the 50k with a sensible 6:30am Saturday start. It was an odd...
- Stronger Ankles for Trail Running (Inspired by an egotistical Podiatrist!)I stood in for a friend of mine in the recent Anaconda Adventure race in Noosa, who had to withdraw through injury. I did the 14km trail run, although it was actually 16kms! It was an unusual experience for me competing over such a distance, but fun...
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