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Building a post-race recovery plan for faster adaptationA strong race result is only one part of endurance progress. The useful change happens afterwards, when damaged muscle fibres repair, energy stores are…
How to choose a race that fits your strengthsThe right race is rarely the most famous one on the calendar. It is the event whose demands match the way you currently run, train, recover and make decisions…
The Science Of VO2 Max And Its Relevance To UltrarunningVO2 max describes the maximum rate at which your body can take in, transport and use oxygen during hard exercise. It is commonly reported in millilitres of…
Race Report: A 100-Mile Race That Changed My PerspectiveThe alarm went at 3:10 a.m., an unglamorous start to the longest day of running I had attempted. By first light, my crew and I were leaving Karratha for the…
Developing a positive self-talk routine for tough momentsAt the point where an ultramarathon stops being a holiday and becomes a series of small decisions, self-talk is useful only when it survives fatigue. In the…
How to avoid the bonk on a long run or rideThe bonk has a way of arriving without warning. One kilometre you feel steady, the next your legs are heavy, your head is foggy, and your pace collapses. Most…
Gear review: best hydration bladders vs bottles for trailHydration choice seems minor until a bottle leaks, a hose freezes, or a 500 ml flask feels heavier after hour twenty. On the run, every refill and sip competes…
Endurance is a business skillLong-distance sport makes patience tangible. At 30 kilometres, an impatient surge can be paid for at 60. In a small business, the same impulse may appear as…
Training for Elevation Gain on Australian TrailsTraining for elevation gain is more than adding hills to a weekly schedule. Sustained climbing demands rhythm, patience and a sustainable pace, while steep…
Race report: a comeback after a long injury layoffFor eleven months, my running shoes sat beside the front door while I negotiated with an irritated Achilles tendon. I could cycle, swim and walk hills, but…