Night trail running — training + safety for running in the dark
2026-05-25 · [trail, ultra, night, safety, gear]
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How to train for your first ultra trail (UTMB OCC, Western States qualifier, Cocodona)
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.
Trail running nutrition — fueling strategy for long races
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.
Power hiking on trail — when walking is faster than running
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.
Carbs during an ultra — the honest guide
2026-05-25 · [nutrition, ultra, trail, carbs]