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The Science and Strategy Behind the Miles

Training plans, nutrition science, periodisation, fuelling strategies, and everything else that gets you to the start line ready.

There Is No Finish Line: How to Plan, Prepare and Crew a Backyard Ultra
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There Is No Finish Line: How to Plan, Prepare and Crew a Backyard Ultra

A planning and crew guide to the backyard ultra — how to pace the loop, set goals when everyone DNFs but one, and crew the race with no finish line. Sydney's BYU in focus.

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