It’s the 1%’ers that count! 1% isn’t much and barely makes a difference, it’s quite easy to achieve. 10% on the other hand is a noticeable difference and may be difficult to achieve. The trick is to make a 1% difference 10 or more times, continuously. Then you have not just a 10%…
Do you train by distance or time? While we race to distance, training should be completed based on time. The physiological toll (stress) you are placing on the body is related to the time spent at different intensities (efforts). It is time spent at these intensities that we want to maximize to give…
Our top 10 ways to beat the heat this summer and keep your ultra running on track. Train Early/ Train Late It’s an obvious one, but it still has to be at the top of the list. Train early or train late to avoid the heat and keep the running going. Hydrate –…
You’re an ultra runner. You love to run, run regularly and run a long way. Your friends ask you about it and you let them know what you do. ‘OMG’ they say ‘I could never do that’. But you know they could if they wanted to. The difference is you choose…
When it comes to our running we all have strengths and weaknesses (focus areas). But have you ever considered what is going to be your limiting factor come race day? We want to improve our weaknesses and maximize our strengths but rarely are these what limit our performance when the big day comes. …
What sort of environment are you placing yourself in? One that is going to ensure your success or one that makes it ever challenging to reach your goals? The Lakers triathlon club has a phenomenal rate of triathletes who qualify for Kona – The Hawaii Ironman (well in excess of the norm). How…
Perceived Risk vs. Actual Risk The outcry over the Alpine Challenge has been a farcical! It has demonstrated a distinct lack of understanding amongst the ultra running community over Perceived Risk and Actual Risk. Perceived risk is the risk you ‘feel’ is present with an activity. Actual risk is the risk…
Are you trying to be on your ‘A Game’ 365 days a year? It simply can’t happen! If you are trying to be on your ‘A Game’ year round you are on a rapid path to ‘Runner Burnout’ and killing the enjoyment you have when running. Ultra runners often get caught tackling the…
What is the Focus of your ultra run? The following lists the 21 different focus points or objectives of any run. Often one or more will be developed within an individual run set. The way that the following are mixed and matched together within the types of runs (discussed here) determines the focus. …
There are only 4 different types of runs… yet so many sets? There are four different types of runs that you can complete over the week. They are as follows. Long Run Intensity Run – Tempo, Interval, Fartlek, Build Run Recovery Run Soul Run – run for fun and enjoyment There are…