Ultra running isn’t just about physical endurance; it’s a mental battleground. While physical preparation is crucial, your mental fortitude can often be the deciding factor between finishing and fading. This blog post will explore key mental strategies to help you conquer the ultra distance. Understanding the Mental Game Ultra running pushes athletes to their limits,...
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I should have posted this way back, but I still struggle a bit with it ;-) Now that the dust has settled and the fog in my head has lifted a bit, it is time to write down some reflections on Spartathlon. First, a big ‘thank you’ to all who dot watched the Spartathlon or...
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One of the most popular and much-discussed training goals in sports is the optimal development of aerobic endurance capacity. And it may only be achieved by means of endurance training, of course. Aerobic endurance in endurance training Aerobic endurance is the ability to perform exercise training for prolonged periods of time, without experiencing muscle...
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Long Distance running requires a mindful approach to food, since everything we drink and eat has a direct impact on our performance and even our enjoyment of the sport: It’s hard to love being a runner when you’re bonking. So I compiled the best advice on how to fuel your runs—including the finest energy sources,...
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Hills may seem intimidating to run, at first, but if runners take on the challenge of hill training, they’ll surely be rewarded, in the end. Indeed, hill workouts are a great way to level up a training program and get great results. If anything, hills will help improve an athlete’s cardiovascular fitness; whether they’re novice...
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Marathon events have become very popular in the last decade. Thousands of all-level runners, from elite athletes to hobbyists, participate every year in Marathon races. Such a long-distance event (26.2 mi/ 42.1 km), requires a well-structured Marathon training plan; that is, if you want to perform well and, while at it, enjoy the race. Obviously, a Marathon...
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