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WINTER BASE TRAINING: secret to a successful summer of trail & ultra running (with coach Tim Pigott)

WINTER BASE TRAINING: secret to a successful summer of trail & ultra running (with coach Tim Pigott)

by Claire Maxted | Dec 28, 2020 | 100 milers, 50 milers, Training, Ultra

Find out how to run this winter to build a solid base for a successful spring/summer of trail and ultra running and racing with coach & sports physio Tim Pigott from HP3 coaching. This is his vlog, Project Phoenix which will document his return to racing in 2021...
Spine Race 2021 – will it happen? If so, HOW? Race director Phillip Hayday-Brown shares latest news

Spine Race 2021 – will it happen? If so, HOW? Race director Phillip Hayday-Brown shares latest news

by Claire Maxted | Dec 9, 2020 | 100 milers, Multi-day, spine race, Trail Chat LIVE Q&As with athletes & experts, Ultra

Thanks so much to Montane Spine Race director and co-founder Phillip Hayday-Brown for taking time out of his at the moment very stressful pre-race schedule to share with us the latest news on the 2021 event.  Will the January government guidelines allow the 2021...
Q& A with sports rehab therapist & coach James Dunne (if you only do one thing to prevent injury…)

Q& A with sports rehab therapist & coach James Dunne (if you only do one thing to prevent injury…)

by Claire Maxted | Dec 3, 2020 | 100 milers, 50 milers, Beginners, Injuries, Trail Chat LIVE Q&As with athletes & experts

Delighted to welcome sports rehab therapist & coach from Kinetic Revolution James Dunne to the live show. We asked James about foam rolling vs stretching, the effectiveness of massage guns, what the balance of running to strength training should be, how best to...
Zero to Ultra – NAIL YOUR NUTRITION – series with Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching (episode #3)

Zero to Ultra – NAIL YOUR NUTRITION – series with Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching (episode #3)

by Claire Maxted | Nov 30, 2020 | 100 milers, 50 milers, Nutrition, Training, Ultra

Episode #3 in this series with coach Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching, Tim explains how to eat the right balance fuel for ultra running training and racing, including what free tools are available on the web to help you out.  Next episode coming soon! @0:00 Who is...
What’s it like to be an unsponsored, self-funded athlete breaking FKT’s? (Jack Scott shares story)

What’s it like to be an unsponsored, self-funded athlete breaking FKT’s? (Jack Scott shares story)

by Claire Maxted | Nov 11, 2020 | 100 milers, FKTs, Trail Chat LIVE Q&As with athletes & experts

Jack Scott recently broke Mike Hartley’s 32 year old record on the 214 mile Southern Upland Way in South Scotland. He’s a 26 year old unsponsored runner (er, not for too long me thinks!) who has also achieved FKTs (records) on the 188 mile Offa’s...
How to avoid & treat blisters – medic from Dragon’s Back & Cape Wrath Ultra Nikki Sommers

How to avoid & treat blisters – medic from Dragon’s Back & Cape Wrath Ultra Nikki Sommers

by Claire Maxted | Oct 22, 2020 | 100 milers, 50 milers, Beginners, blisters, Cape Wrath Ultra 2018, Dragon's Back Race, Injuries, Multi-day

How to avoid & treat blisters – medic from Dragon’s Back & Cape Wrath Ultra Nikki Sommers. Scroll down for links to all the blister care resources, tapes and creams Nikki recommended. Nikki has completed the Cape Wrath Ultra 2018, Winter Spine Race...
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