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Calming the mind before the start: a runner's guide to pre-race nervesThe week before an ultramarathon, your pulse can climb without the slightest cue. You lie in bed, stare at the ceiling, and the heart keeps ticking like a…
Best trail running poles for steep terrainSteep trails expose the weaknesses in a runner’s kit quickly. On a flat fire trail, poles can feel optional; on a loose climb or a long descent, they become…
Fueling Recovery: What to Eat Right After a Long RunWhen you cross the finish line of a long effort — whether that is a wet morning loop along Sydney's harbour trails or a slow climb through the Blue Mountains —…
Structuring a training week for your first 70.3 IronmanTraining for a half ironman is one of the most satisfying puzzles in endurance sport. You are juggling three disciplines, two transitions, and a body that has…
The pros and cons of running in minimalist shoesMinimalist shoes promise a closer connection with the ground, less material between your feet and the trail, and a running style that feels quick and direct.…
Race Report: A Rainy Muddy Ultra That Tested My GritThe forecast had been unsettled all week, but the rain arrived with commitment on race morning. By the time I reached the trailhead outside Melbourne, the car…
Learning to Run by Effort, Not by PacePace looks objective. It appears in neat numbers on a watch, in training plans, race results and split tables. Yet the same pace can feel easy on a cool…
Building a Base for a 100-Mile Race Without OvertrainingA 100-mile race asks for far more than the ability to complete one spectacular long run. It requires a body that can absorb training for months, a mind that…
Long Run Fueling Experiments: What Worked and What Didn’tFueling on a long run looks simple until the distance stretches beyond a couple of hours. A gel that felt perfect at 90 minutes can become sickly at four…
The Benefits Of Yoga For Trail RunnersTrail running asks the body to solve changing problems constantly. A foot lands on loose gravel, a hip catches a camber, and the torso adjusts before the mind…