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Building Your Ultra Training Plan: The Pyramid, the Taper, and the Chaos in Between
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Building Your Ultra Training Plan: The Pyramid, the Taper, and the Chaos in Between

How to structure ultra trail training when life keeps getting in the way. Practical advice on periodisation, consistency, and knowing when to adapt.

· 9 min read
Poles: The Extra Edge Every Trail Runner Should Consider
Gear Lab

Poles: The Extra Edge Every Trail Runner Should Consider

Why trekking poles give trail runners a measurable advantage — the science, the skills, and one nightmare race-day gear failure.

· 10 min read
Train the Plan: Why Your Race-Day Nutrition Strategy Starts Months Before the Start Line
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Train the Plan: Why Your Race-Day Nutrition Strategy Starts Months Before the Start Line

Race-day fuelling is equal parts art and science. How to build, test, and iterate your nutrition plan in training so there are no surprises when it counts.

· 9 min read
UTA 100: Everything You Need to Know
Races

UTA 100: Everything You Need to Know

Complete course breakdown of the Ultra-Trail Australia 100km — terrain, key sections, aid stations, mandatory gear, nutrition strategy, and what most runners get wrong.

· 12 min read
Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3 vs Hoka Tecton X3: Mountain Race Shoe Showdown
Gear Lab

Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3 vs Hoka Tecton X3: Mountain Race Shoe Showdown

Head-to-head comparison of two premium trail racing shoes after 200km+ in each. Fit, grip, stack, rock plate, weight, and who should buy which.

· 10 min read
The Science of Race-Day Fuelling: How Many Calories Do You Actually Need Per Hour?
Knowledge

The Science of Race-Day Fuelling: How Many Calories Do You Actually Need Per Hour?

Evidence-based breakdown of caloric intake for ultras. Why 250 cal/hr is wrong for most runners. Calculate YOUR number based on weight, intensity, and duration.

· 11 min read

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