Training Resources by Ry Webb

Selecting the Race Vest (or Pack) That Works When It Matters

January 27th, 2026

Whether you’re out in the hills for a long training day or lining up for one of the big ultras, your race vest (or pack) is much more than a bag, it’s your mobile command centre: hydration, food, layers, bottles, first-aid, lighting.

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.

Managing pace on hilly British courses (without blowing up)

January 12th, 2026

It might not be the Alps, but the short, sharp climbs that feature in so many British trail races still need to be respected. Whether you’re racing on the chalk of the South Downs, the steep ups of the North Downs, or something wetter, muddier, and more Scottish, the real skill is effort management.