Ultrarunning is about being part of the environment. Let's share thoughts on being eco-friendly, to create a better and sustainable environment.
23/02/2017
Fruit and veg: For a longer life eat 10 a day
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-39057146
Fruit and veg: For a longer life eat 10 a day - BBC News More fruit and veg might prevent nearly eight million premature deaths each year, researchers say.
11/08/2016
Innov-8 has a decent pair that's just been released.
TRAIL TALON 250 and TRAIL TALON 275 by inov-8 – SHOE REVIEW The Race Ultra when first released by inov-8 turned heads. It was certainly a departure for the brand who had built a history and reputation for out-and-out fell running shoes. For the brand to rel…
04/08/2016
Develop a mindset of a champion.
8 Daily Steps to Compete Like a Champion — The Mission Each day, whether we realize it or not, we endeavor to compete for something; the affection or love of a partner, a promotion in the…
02/08/2016
Rule number 1 for an easy run: Make it easy :)
#HeyCoachRyan Episode 1: What Should My Easy Run Pace Be? Today's question comes from David Hayes - he asks "What pace should I be running my long runs? I'm interested in both what Ryan Knapp says, as well as what a...
29/07/2016
Run-time = Me-time. Never underestimate the power of solitude.
The Power of Solitude and Why Being Alone Is Important [drop_cap]W[/drop_cap]e're never really alone anymore. Our devices ensure we're always connected to the rest of the world.
27/07/2016
On wearing compression while running: "...there was no impact on numerous other variables, including oxygen uptake, heart rate, heart-stroke volume and the most important one of all—actual running times." What are your thoughts?
Does Compression Gear Actually Work? Can compression gear improve your running and recovery?
22/07/2016
Get your fastest mile.
Learn to Run a Fast Mile With This Training Plan If you’re bored with running down long stretches of road, here’s your chance to add some variety by taking your running to the track. Nike’s latest training plan will introduce you to sprint-based workouts with the goal of running your fastest-ever mile.
18/07/2016
Big goals never happen overnight, just like how running an ultra never takes an hour. It is a long process with so much of learning.
How To Celebrate Small Wins To Achieve Big Goals Find out how to achieve your big goals by allowing yourself to celebrate small wins. Discover the necessary steps to get you motivated and achieving success
Here's a challenge for this week. Switch your phone off for 15 minutes, get away from any devices and sit in silence (you can switch the lights off if you like). Try it and reflect upon it. How does it feel?
17/07/2016
Running ultras is about rediscovering humanity
pic Philipp Reiter, Salomon Running. With Jason Schlarb before Kissing the Rock!
16/07/2016
That transcendent space of ultrarunning is first a space of singularity. Zen ultrarunners understand the sport in terms of achieving one’s fullest or highest potential in body, mind and spirit.
Zen And The Art Of Ultra-Distance Running | Fun Times Guide to Running/ Biking/ Swimming While reading a book on Zen, I thought of several ways that Zen relates to ultra-distance running. Here's my take on Zen running.
14/07/2016
Sisu, not silence.
What is Sisu? What is Sisu?