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3 Speed Sessions to Make the Most of Limited Training Time AND Improve Your Ultra-Running

3 Speed Sessions to Make the Most of Limited Training Time AND Improve Your Ultra-Running

What can you do to improve your ultra-running when training opportunities are limited and you have less time?

Whilst we’ve had limited time to train due to Coronavirus, I’ve focused a lot more on improving my speed. And I think you should too!

This article outlines:

  • What are the benefits for ultra-runners of training to improve your speed?

  • Some specific ideas for training sessions

  • What else should you consider when doing this type of training?

Three Ways to Improve Your Ultra-Running Speed

Three Ways to Improve Your Ultra-Running Speed

Much of the world is on lockdown and have restrictions on how much they can go outside. But that just means it’s a good chance to shake up your routine and try something different.

This week’s article includes:

  • Three shorter sessions to improve your speed

  • What signals you should pay attention to so you don’t overdo it

I hope it’s useful. But above all else, put your and everyone else’s health and safety first

How Can You Improve Your Running Fitness During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

How Can You Improve Your Running Fitness During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Staying fit during the Coronavirus Pandemic is really important, both for your physical and mental health. This article outlines:

  • Whether you should be exercising at all

  • How to mentally approach this time

  • Some ideas for working out at home - Including links to other useful articles and resources

And if you do it right, you just might come out an even better runner than before!

What Can Runners Do to Limit Their Impact on The Environment? - An Interview with Elite Ultra-Runner and Environmental Activist Damian Hall

What Can Runners Do to Limit Their Impact on The Environment? - An Interview with Elite Ultra-Runner and Environmental Activist Damian Hall

Elite ultra-runner and environmental activist Damian Hall tells us about:

  • The massive environmental problem we’re all facing in the next 8 - 10 years

  • What specific actions we can all start doing - We don’t have to be perfect… But we do have to do something!

  • An insight into his ultra-running training - A typical training week, his top training tips and what kit he uses

I hope that this article gives you some information and inspiration on the things we can start doing to save the planet.

Multiple World-Record Holder And Endurance Legend - An Interview with Sean Conway

Multiple World-Record Holder And Endurance Legend - An Interview with Sean Conway

Extreme endurance adventurer Sean Conway has an incredible CV.

  • The first and only man in history to cycle, swim and run the length of Britain

  • Holds the world record for cycling unsupported across Europe

  • He completed a self-supported 4,000+ mile triathlon around the entire coast of the UK

In this article, Sean tells you about his incredible and inspiring athletic story, what his training looks like and how he balances life with his family.

4 Interviews with World-Class Athletes - The Running Podcast Review: Episode 6

4 Interviews with World-Class Athletes - The Running Podcast Review: Episode 6

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 to them all.

Then this article is for you!

This week - Interviews with world-record holders Zach Bitter and Colin o’ Brady, adventure legends Damian Hall and John Kelly. Plus a travel checklist for runners!

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.

Are You Over-Training? - The Running Podcast Review: Episode 5

Are You Over-Training? - The Running Podcast Review: Episode 5

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

Then the podcast review series is for you!

This week - Are you Over-Training?, The ‘What If’s’ of Training - And How to Bounce Back from Them, and Ironman ‘Crawl of Fame’ legend Julie Moss

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.

How to Create Running Goals That You Can Actually Achieve in 2020

How to Create Running Goals That You Can Actually Achieve in 2020

What’s the best way to achieve the big, ambitious running goals you’ve set yourself in 2020?

  • Do you write them down in lots of detail?

  • Do you confidently tell your friends and family what your plans are for the year?

  • Or do you simply keep them in your head and hope that they will happen?

In this article, I look at some simple techniques that will help you create good habits and make 2020 your best year of running ever.

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.

Apps That Can Help Improve Your Running Performance - And Check Out My Embarrassing Ultra-Running Motivational Playlist

Apps That Can Help Improve Your Running Performance - And Check Out My Embarrassing Ultra-Running Motivational Playlist

One thing that can help improve your running performance is apps.

But with a huge amount of choice out there, which apps are the best?

In this article, I tell you the apps that have helped my running performance, nutrition, or simply kept me entertained on long runs and races.

12 Tips to Help Keep Your Running Training on Track Over Christmas

12 Tips to Help Keep Your Running Training on Track Over Christmas

Keeping your running training on track over Christmas is one of the most difficult things to do. There are so many parties, so many delicious treats and so many easy ways to fall off the wagon.

Here are 12 tips to try to keep your fitness up in the festive period.

Beating the Barkley Marathons - An Interview with John Kelly

Beating the Barkley Marathons - An Interview with John Kelly

What does it take to complete the most difficult adventure race in the world? The Barkley Marathons!

John ‘Random Forest Runner’ Kelly is one of the 15 people to have ever finished the brutal challenge, since it began in 1986.

In this article, John tells us:

  • The way he approaches failure

  • How he manages his time between family, a job and mega-challenges

  • Running training tips and the kit and nutrition he uses

Multiple Running World Records, 400+ Marathons and Ultra-Marathons and 200+ Victories - An Interview with Adam 'Tango' Holland

Multiple Running World Records, 400+ Marathons and Ultra-Marathons and 200+ Victories - An Interview with Adam 'Tango' Holland

Adam ‘Tango’ Holland is an extreme endurance runner, athlete and world-record holder, who has:

  • Completed almost 450 marathons and ultra-marathons

  • Won more marathons and ultra-marathons than anyone else in Europe (top 5 in the world).

  • Become the fastest person to run 10 marathons in 10 days

Adam tells us about his biggest achievements, top tips for running and his nutrition and kit advice. Plus, why he’s called ‘Tango’!

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

Running the Munros, Wainwrights and Classic Rounds - An Interview with 'Mountain Man' Matt Poulton

Running the Munros, Wainwrights and Classic Rounds - An Interview with 'Mountain Man' Matt Poulton

‘Mountain Man’ Matt Poulton is a fell runner and photographer.

He is currently combining both hobbies by attempting to run all the 284 Munros of Scotland, the 214 Wainwrights of Cumbria and the 3 Classic Rounds.

Matt tells us why he’s doing it, who inspires him and his running tips and advice.

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.

4 Activities to Do When You Have A Running Injury

4 Activities to Do When You Have A Running Injury

I’ve recently returned from my longest-ever running injury, which lasted more than 10 weeks.

But during this time I kept my fitness levels up by doing a number of other activities.

In this post, I list out the four things that I did. And how you can apply them when you’ve got a running injury.

How to Recover from Running Injuries - A Psychological Approach

How to Recover from Running Injuries - A Psychological Approach

Are you one of the 65 - 80% of runners who get injured every year?

Most runners think about the physical impact of injury, like not being able to train. But the psychological perspective is very important too.

If you approach your injury and recovery in the right way, you can actually improve your performance in the long run.