Ultra Athletics Club

Join us tomorrow for the Comrades Zambia Send off run

Happy birthday Viktor
Aka Governor
Here’s to more mileage

What’s your target for June?
How many Kilometers are you running?

Wonderful was Wonderful

Today is really a ‘Wonderful Day’
our girl Tiweleko just did her first half Marathon
A huge congratulations to her.
It’s about consistency, discipline and having a Wonderful running community.
Join UAC today and be part of the community

Today, we celebrate Africa Freedom Day — a day that reminds us of the courage, resilience, and unity that shaped our continent’s journey to freedom. 🌍✊🏾

As Ultra Athletics Club, we believe that every step counts, not only on the road, but also in building a stronger, united, and progressive Africa.

May we continue to run with purpose, stand together in unity, and inspire future generations to dream bigger for our continent.

Happy Africa Freedom Day from Ultra Athletics Club!








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Tomorrow, our very own UAC Chair and Vice chair with Captain Fanwell and Mrs Fanwell, Cathy, take on the prestigious Sanlam Cape Town Marathon in South Africa 🇿🇦

As Ultra Athletics Club, we are proud to see our leaders flying the flag high on an international stage, representing dedication, discipline and the true spirit of running. Your commitment to the sport continues to inspire us all.

Wishing you strength in every stride, focus through every kilometre, and a strong finish at the finish line. Go make Zambia and UAC proud!

Let’s talk about Tapering and why it’s important

Tapering is one of the most important phases in a runner’s training program. It refers to the intentional reduction of training intensity and mileage before a major race or event in order to allow the body to recover, rebuild, and perform at its highest level. While many runners focus heavily on hard training, tapering is the stage where the body fully absorbs the benefits of months of preparation.

The primary purpose of tapering is recovery. During intense training periods, the body experiences physical stress, muscle fatigue, and energy depletion. Reducing mileage and intensity gives muscles time to repair, glycogen stores to replenish, and the body to regain strength. This process helps runners arrive at race day feeling fresh, energized, and mentally prepared.

Tapering also plays a critical role in injury prevention. Continuous high-intensity training without adequate recovery increases the risk of overuse injuries, burnout, and fatigue. A proper taper allows the body to heal minor strains and reduces unnecessary stress before competition.

Beyond the physical benefits, tapering is equally important mentally. It provides runners with an opportunity to regain confidence, sharpen focus, and mentally prepare for the challenge ahead. Although some athletes may feel anxious or worry about “losing fitness” during this period, tapering does not reduce performance. Instead, it enhances performance by allowing the body to recover while maintaining race readiness.

Effective tapering requires discipline and trust in the training process. Many runners make the mistake of overtraining close to race day in an attempt to gain last-minute fitness. However, fitness is built during training, while peak performance is achieved through proper recovery and preparation.

Ultimately, tapering is not about doing less; it is about preparing smarter. It is the final stage that transforms months of hard work into race-day performance, ensuring that runners are physically strong, mentally focused, and ready to perform at their best.

Did you run today?