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Five Tips for Optimal Health

May 12, 2019May 13, 2019 DanLeave a commentUltra168 Insiders

Today we welcome to the ranks of Ultra168, Ryan Bourke, from the Melbourne Osteopathy Centre. Ryan is a keen tri-athlete (we’re equal opportunities here at Ultra168!) and approached us about placing some focus on keeping a healthy body. We said why Read More …

Aerobic and strength training, Good fats, Gut Health, Ryan Bourke, Tips for Achieving Optimal Health, Tri Alliance

Stairs – How to get the best out of it for you

May 9, 2019May 10, 2019 Dan16 CommentsUltra168 Insiders

This awesome article is only available to our ‘Insider’ Patrons who pledge $10 or more. But don’t worry you can read it in a few weeks when it gets released more widely. However I’d love it so much if you Read More …

Australia's best running website, Australian trail running, Australian Ultra Running, downhill running, stair training, The North Face 100, TNF100, training on stairs

Is Taper Over-Rated?

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 Dan1 CommentUltra168 Insiders

This awesome article is only available to our ‘Insider’ Patrons who pledge $10 or more. But don’t worry you can read it in a few weeks when it gets released more widely. However I’d love it so much if you Read More …

Andy Hewat, Australia's best running website, Australian trail running, Australian Ultra Running, Devon Crosby-Helms, Martin Fryer, Mike Le Roux, Taper

Crewing Ultras – Who’s right for you?

April 10, 2019May 10, 2019 DanLeave a commentUltra168 Insiders

Who needs crew? Back in the days of old, runners would rely on drop-bags and their own steely determination to break through the physical and mental pain barriers of racing. Nowadays the crew have become a somewhat permanent fixture in Read More …

crewing for races, crewing for ultras, ultra crew, ultra crewing, ultramarathon crewing

What you need to know about carb loading

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 Nicki Letts1 CommentUltra168 Insiders
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Carbohydrates have long been king when it comes to race nutrition, but we can’t help but notice that their crown has slipped in recent years. Where once endurance athletes would gleefully gorge on pasta before a big race, they now Read More …

carb, carb-loading, carbs

The Need for Speed in Big Mountain Races

March 24, 2019March 25, 2019 Lucy BartholomewLeave a commentUltra168 Insiders

This awesome article is only available to our ‘Insider’ Patrons who pledge $10 or more. But don’t worry you can read it in a few weeks when it gets released more widely. However I’d love it so much if you Read More …

Lucy Bartholomew, Speedwork for ultras

Athlete Interview: Reece Edwards Interview Tarawera 100km winner

February 26, 2019March 13, 2019 David LongoLeave a commentAthlete Interviews, Latest News, Ultra168 Insiders

In the following interview we chat with Reece Edwards who just recently won the Tarawera 102k in what was his first attempt at the distance in a cracking time of 8.22. We talk about his history with running, training, why Read More …

Reece Edwards, Tarawera 100km

Legs, Stomach, Heart and Head – The Injured Runner’s Checklist

February 22, 2019February 22, 2019 DanLeave a commentUltra168 Insiders
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Any runner that’s been through a prolonged period of injury and no running will know just how hard it is to get back into the routine. Your fitness disappears down the toilet and the everyday monotony that you’d made a Read More …

injury, Running, ultra marthon injury, Ultrarunning

Consistency

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 David LongoLeave a commentUltra168 Insiders
Consistency

This awesome article is only available to our ‘Insider’ Patrons who pledge $10 or more. But don’t worry you can read it in a few weeks when it gets released more widely. However I’d love it so much if you Read More …

consistency, consistency in ultras, consistent running, consistent training

Top 25 Most Influential in Ultra Running – 2019 Update

January 21, 2019February 1, 2019 Dan2 CommentsLatest News, Ultra168 Insiders
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Find out who made the top spots in our top 25 most influential ultra runners list.

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