How do you set a goal that is motivating enough to get those hard training sessions in, whilst still being realistic and attainable so you at least have a chance of succeeding? When it comes to setting a goal for your next ultra race, there are a few things to consider. Setting a smart goal will help you succeed!
Read MoreWe live in a world with so much input, and so many things going on in our lives that it can often be extremely hard to stay in the present moment. Learning how to meditate is not only something that can help us become more happy as human beings — it can also help us become better ultramarathon runners.
Read MoreRunning in the loneliness of the darkness in the Arctic has made Anna Carlsson stronger than most. This weekend she’ll will be one of the elite runners of the Quarantine Backyard Ultra, where she’ll be running on a frozen lake in temperatures below 20°F/-6°C.
Read MoreStanding on the starting line of an ultra race without having a mental strategy can be extremely risky. To think that you can easily run an ultra without a strategy - other than taking one step at a time - is not the best idea. But what strategy should you use? Should you ponder about life and death? Think positive thoughts? Use the carrot or stick approach? What works as a mental strategy to help yourself out of a low point is extremely individual.
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