2026-05-24 · recovery, training, trail, running
The real difference between full rest and active recovery, when each one makes sense, what to do between hard sessions, and why a poorly-done rest day hurts your performance.
2026-05-23 · ultra, trail, utmb, periodization, beginners
Marathon to 50K/55K in the mountains. The real volume you need, how to break it into phases, what to drop and what to add versus a road plan, and how not to break before the start line.
2026-05-24 · nutrition, trail, ultra, hydration, aid stations
How many carbs per hour, which gels actually work, how to handle electrolytes in heat, and how to train your gut. The practical guide that should be in every trail app and isn't.
2026-05-24 · trail, power hiking, ultra, mountain, technique
On steep climbs, walking hard (power hiking) is more efficient than running. When to switch, correct technique, how to train it, and why elites use it on purpose.
2026-05-24 · strength, trail, gym, injury prevention, kilian
Strength is what separates the runners who finish ultras intact from those who don't. Here: which exercises move the needle, how many times a week, how to combine with running, and the 25-minute no-equipment routine that works.
2026-05-25 · [nutrition, ultra, trail, carbs]
