#1 Don’t run at the start what you wouldn’t run at the end. A majority of you should be hiking most of the stair climbs. Keep in control of your effort and use the energy to run the flats and the downs well. #2 When you can, put your whole foot on the stairs, Read more about How to run stairs at UTA[…]
Estimating your finish time for an event you have not done previously. Relatively common question – “how long do you think my race will take?” Good question! The first step is to get an approximate understanding of where an athlete typically finishes in a field. Start by checking previous results. In a recent example an Read more about Estimating your finish time[…]
I love the outdoors and love the places that fitness can take you. It’s important to me that I get back moving postpartum so that I’m fit and strong enough to keep up with my boy for years to come. Childcare support is limited, moving and outdoor time is great for my mental and physical Read more about Our Running Pushchair[…]
Hello fabulous runners! If you have finished your big event there are a few things to consider for the next wee while. The best thing you can do is to get lots of sleep! That stuff is gold for recovery. Make sure you’re rehydrated and putting good food in, protein for muscle Read more about Post Race Recovery[…]
If you’re a runner gearing up for a big race, chances are you’ve heard of tapering. Tapering is the process of reducing your training volume and intensity in the days and weeks leading up to a race to help your body recover, reduce fatigue, and perform at its best on race day. But how exactly Read more about Taper Time – What the science says.[…]
Eccentric strength training involves the lengthening of a muscle under load, which can lead to improvements in strength, power, and endurance. Here are some key findings that support the use of eccentric strength training for endurance performance: Eccentric training can improve running economy. Running economy refers to the amount of oxygen consumed during running at Read more about Eccentric Strength for Endurance Performance[…]
Train where you are at. Now is not the time for panic kilometres. If you can do more, sure, consider doing a little bit more but significantly increasing your training stress will greatly increase the risk of injury. You have to train where you are at. Comparison is the thief of joy. There is no Read more about 6 Weeks to UTA[…]
When there’s less than 100 days to the start of Ultra-trail Australia by UTMB we ask – What should athlete be focusing on right now? Here’s out top-5 considerations for the 13 weeks ahead. Stairs, there I said it.Increase specificity over time but focus on building base for now. You can introduce technical terrain and Read more about Inside 100 – When there’s 13 weeks to go[…]
UTA2021 saw more ‘first timers’ join us than ever before and with interest in trail running only growing we’ll certainly be sharing the trails with fresh faces and clean trail shoes this coming May. So what should those new trail runners know about UTA ahead of time? 1) Train, train like you have never trained Read more about Top 5 tips for first timers at UTA[…]
Mindset, in my opinion, is the final part of the puzzle piece when it comes to working towards, and finishing, a long distance run. I like to think of your training as putting the ingredients in, mixing it up, and baking a big old tasty cake. Race day is the bit when you get to Read more about Mindset – Icing the Cake[…]