Training & Racing Insights
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Winter Training Tips
Don’t let winter stop you from training outdoors! Coach Meg gives us some tips for winter cycling (or running) as the days get colder and shorter.
Racing UTS50 by UTMB
The UTS50 by UTMB is “beautiful beyond belief, savage beyond reason.” Here’s how George trained for and raced it in 2022.
Lessons from the spine race
Lessons learnt by Doug during the Spine Race 2022 - from sleep deprivation strategies to foot care and nutrition tips.
Manx Mountain Marathon 2022
How George trained for and completed the Manx Mountain Marathon 2022, complete with bespoke tips for the race.
celtman extreme triathlon 2017
How Doug prepared for the Celtman Extreme Triathlon 2017 - plus a full race report on the challenge and a race video.
Le Grand Trail des Templiers 2017
In 2017, Doug ran the Grand Trail des Templiers - a legendary French ultramarathon in the Cevennes. Here’s how he got on.
Sierre zinal 2017 race report
Sierre Zinal is a bucket list race for all trail and mountain runners. Doug completed it in 2017 - here’s his full report.
lavaredo ultra trail 2018 Race Report
The stunning La Sportiva Lavaredo Ultra Trail was one of the highlights of the 2018 racing season for Doug.
How to Tackle Mental Fatigue
Mental fatigue can have significant impact on endurance performance. Here’s a look at how the research suggests to combat it.
Altitude And Endurance Performance
How does altitude impact endurance performance and who has an advantage - altitude natives or lowlanders?