Racing

1st Place and A NEW Phoenix Record at the PRDNDTS 6-Hour Race - Race Review, Advice and Get Yourself A FREE Pre-Race Checklist

1st Place and A NEW Phoenix Record at the PRDNDTS 6-Hour Race - Race Review, Advice and Get Yourself A FREE Pre-Race Checklist

This is a review of my first place finish at the Phoenix Events PRDNDTS 6-hour race on 9th February 2020.

I also managed to achieve a NEW 6-hour RECORD for all of the Phoenix events!

The article includes a review of the race itself, tips if you’re thinking of doing it. Plus the kit and nutrition strategy I used.

You can also grab yourself a copy of my FREE pre-race checklist. Which will help you prepare for your own races.

5th Place at the Country to Capital Ultra - Race Review, Tips and Get A FREE Pre-Race Checklist!

5th Place at the Country to Capital Ultra - Race Review, Tips and Get A FREE Pre-Race Checklist!

This is a review of the Country to Capital ultra race where I came in 5th place in January 2020.

The article includes a review of the race itself and tips and advice if you’re thinking of doing it. Plus the kit and nutrition I used.

You can also grab yourself a FREE pre-race checklist, which will help you prepare for your own races.

23 of the Best Running Articles from 2019

23 of the Best Running Articles from 2019

2019 was a fantastic year for running performances.

And it seems like the quality and quantity of running tips and training advice is better than ever.

This blog lists out the best 23 articles that I read in 2019 - Covering training, racing, nutrition, psychology and inspirational stories.

The Shoe that Broke Running - A Review of the Nike Vaporfly - On the Running Podcast Review - Ep 4

The Shoe that Broke Running - A Review of the Nike Vaporfly - On the Running Podcast Review - Ep 4

Would you like to save time by getting a summary of some of the best running, health and wellness podcast episodes? Without having to listen them all.

Then this article is for you!

This week - A review of the Nike Vaporfly, how to taper properly for races, should you split your long run into two and an overview of the MAF method for runners

Expert Running Pacing Advice from Paul Addicott - A Man Who Has Paced 82 Races!

Expert Running Pacing Advice from Paul Addicott - A Man Who Has Paced 82 Races!

This week, we get some expert pacing advice from someone who has helped thousands of people achieve their running goals.

Paul Addicott has paced for 82 running events. Mostly marathons. And so he has learnt a lot about how to run these type of events to achieve your target time.

Are Women Better Ultra-Runners Than Men?

Are Women Better Ultra-Runners Than Men?

This week we are trying to answer a very controversial question! Are women better ultra-runners than men?

There have been numerous examples of women winning ultra-races outright - Ellie Pell, Courtney Dauwalter and Jasmin Paris to name a few.

In this article, Marie Bernards gives her thoughts on why women are crushing the longer distances.

What Does it Take to Complete some of the Toughest Ultra-Marathons in the World?

What Does it Take to Complete some of the Toughest Ultra-Marathons in the World?

What does it take to complete some of the toughest endurance races in the world? Including the MdS, UTMB, TDS and the UTMR

In this article, Alan Li (a man who has completed them all!) gives you tips and advice that can help you achieve your goals, kit and nutrition recommendations and an overview of these super-tough races

6 Tips for Looking At a 'Did Not Start' (DNS) or 'Did Not Finish (DNF) in A Positive Way

6 Tips for Looking At a 'Did Not Start' (DNS) or 'Did Not Finish (DNF) in A Positive Way

Have you ever had a ‘did not start’ (DNS) or ‘did not finish’ (DNF) in a race and wondered how to bounce back?

In this article, sports psychologist Evie Serventi gives you 6 tips on how to use a DNS or DNF in a positive way to help you improve your future performance.

6 Simple Steps to Create A Race Strategy - And Get A Free Pre-Race Checklist

6 Simple Steps to Create A Race Strategy - And Get A Free Pre-Race Checklist

A race strategy can significantly improve your race performances. And it takes just a few minutes to create.

This article gives you:

  • The benefits of creating a race strategy

  • 6 things to include in your race strategy

  • A FREE pre-race checklist

Could A High Fat, Low Carb (Keto) Diet Improve Your Running Performance?

Could A High Fat, Low Carb (Keto) Diet Improve Your Running Performance?

What are the benefits of a high-fat, low-carb (keto) diet for ultra-runners?

Will a keto diet help you achieve your running goals?

And what are the specific foods that I use when training and racing on a keto diet?

The Monthly Mileage: March 2019 - 4 Tips on How to Prepare for Races, Including Video and a FREE Race Checklist!

The Monthly Mileage: March 2019 - 4 Tips on How to Prepare for Races, Including Video and a FREE Race Checklist!

Learn 4 tips for preparing for races - including videos of my nightly routine before major runs.

Plus you can grab your FREE pre-race checklist!

I’ve used these on the way to winning 100 mile and 100km races. And as part of my training in March, where I ran 1,066km (262 miles).

Running Tips and Advice from A 100 Marathon Club Member

Running Tips and Advice from A 100 Marathon Club Member

What does it take to be part of the 100 marathon club? Or to run 52 marathons in 52 weeks? Or to do 10 ultra marathons in 10 days?

And what advice can you get to improve your own running?

Find out in this interview with Barry Gerhold. Who’s done it all. And is planning much more!