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A Practical Guide to Multi Day Stage Racing: How to Train, Pace, and Survive the Week
February 11th, 2026
Multi day stage races sit in a unique place in endurance sport. They are not just long races. They are repeated long races, layered on top of each other, with limited recovery, unfamiliar routines, and a growing sense of fatigue that builds quietly from day one.
Time-Based Training Mistakes to Avoid
February 11th, 2026
Training by time is one of the simplest ways to bring structure, balance, and consistency to your ultra-running. It removes ego from the equation, protects recovery, and helps you match the effort of your training to the effort of your race. But, like any good method, it has pitfalls.
How to Stay Injury-Free During High Mileage Training Weeks
January 27th, 2026
High mileage doesn’t cause injuries, poor load management does. Many ultra-runners handle big weeks safely, but the ones who thrive have a few habits in common.
The Art of Pacing a 100-Miler: Why Most Runners Go Out Too Fast
January 27th, 2026
If there’s one mistake that defines 100-mile racing, from first-timers to elites, it’s starting too fast. Almost everyone does it. Even athletes who swear they won’t. Even the ones who write “START EASY” on their wrist.
How Much Weekly Mileage Do You Really Need for a 50–100 Mile Ultra?
January 27th, 2026
Weekly mileage is one of the most common questions ultra-runners ask. It’s usually the first thing athletes search for when they sign up for a race, and the last thing they worry about when training feels uncertain. But the truth is: there isn’t one magic number.
What to Do in the Final 4 Weeks Before Your Ultra
January 26th, 2026
The final four weeks of an ultra build are a strange mix of excitement, nerves, and phantom niggles. You’ve done the hard work. Now your job is to arrive fresh, confident, and ready. Those last weeks matter, not because of big sessions, but because of smart decisions.
How to Nail Your First 100-Miler: Lessons From the Coaching Team
January 19th, 2026
Running your first 100-mile race is a big milestone. It’s supposed to be exciting, a little daunting, and it is often the moment people really fall in love with the longer events.
Why Beginners Shouldn’t Train Fast All the Time
December 14th, 2025
“One of the most common patterns in new runners we see is doing almost every run too fast,” says Centurion Head of Endurance Robbie Britton.
How to Train for 100 Miles When You Don’t Have Access to Hills
December 1st, 2025
Plenty of runners preparing for big hilly races live in areas that are, shall we say, topographically challenged.