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 MorePlanning your race season can be very exciting and inspiring. No matter if the "big race” is your very first ultramarathon, or if it’s just another ultra you couldn’t refrain from signing up for — you need to make a solid plan for your race season and preferably also some “training races” along the way.
Read MoreSo you’ve just finished a long ultramarathon. Congratulations! But how do you make the recovery period as short and productive as possible? We’ve got a few tips for you and to make it a bit easier, they appear in the order you should apply them, starting even before race day.
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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