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 Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
Whether you are a new or returning athlete, your objective in this base phase is to build as much weekly volume as possible.If you are beginning your training for the first time or returning from an absence of running, start by increasing your training frequency first. Increase the number of Read more
Whatever your race distance, Ultra-trail Australia is one of the most challenging Ultra’s on the continent and proper preparation can be the difference between masterful execution and a difficult day in the Blue Mountains.When training for an ultra it is important to recognise what training interventions should be considered when Read more
We catch up for a chat with Aussie running legend and coach Kellie Emmerson and talk all things coaching, racing and pregnancy!Connect with Kellie here
Quick catch-up with Matty Abel of DBA Runners. For the Facebook Group ‘Trail and Ultra Coaches Corner‘ More on DBARunners here.RunHunters available in your fav app store.
From the Facebook Group Trail and Ultra Coaches Corner, here’s a chat with Coach and Running stud David Byrne. Connect with David Byrne at The Long Run.
In this episode, you make Ali cry. More than once.Ali sends food into space.70 minutes of deep dive. Enjoy!
