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Time vs Mileage: Which Should You Train By for Ultra-Marathons?
January 27th, 2026
Ultra-runners love numbers. Weekly mileage, vertical gain, daily steps, sleep scores, we start collecting metrics like the Cookie Monster collects cookies. But the most important number in ultra training isn’t miles at all. It’s time.
Efficiency vs Strength in Ultra-Running: Why the Difference Exists (and How to Train for Each)
January 26th, 2026
Not all ultra-marathons stress the body in the same way. Some races reward smooth, efficient running where you lock into a rhythm and hold it. Others demand strength, resilience, and the ability to absorb hours of climbing, descending, and challenging terrain.
The Science of Easy Running: Why Slowing Down Makes You Faster
January 19th, 2026
One of the most common questions we get from ultra-runners, be it beginners or seasoned racers, is simple: “How slow should my easy runs be?”
Why Distance Is Better Than Time for Ultra-Marathons
January 13th, 2026
Yes, time-based training is brilliant (we even wrote an article about it). But so is mileage.
How Fitness Actually Improves: The Science Behind Getting Better at Running
December 19th, 2025
A lot of new runners assume fitness improves because you push yourself harder each week. It feels logical: run fast, breathe hard, sweat more, get fitter. But running doesn’t work quite like that. Head of Endurance Robbie Britton goes into more detail.