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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.
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?”
How to Pick the Right Trail Running Shoes for Your Next Ultra
January 13th, 2026
When you’re lining up for an ultra-trail event, or even simply long training sessions on mixed terrain, your shoes matter more than almost any other piece of kit. The right pair helps you move efficiently, stay comfortable late into a run, and reduce the risk of fatigue or injury.
North Downs Way 100: Technical, Honest, and Hard-Earned
January 13th, 2026
The NDW100 combines runnable sections with technical woodland, punchy climbs, and long stretches that reward durability far more than raw speed. It’s a true test of footwork, focus, and resilience.
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.
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.
How to Pick Your Next Coach?
January 6th, 2026
Choosing a coach is a deeply personal decision. It’s not just about finding the “best” coach out there, but the one whose approach, personality, and communication style genuinely fit you, your goals, your lifestyle, and the way you like to train.
South Downs Way 100: Pacing the Rolling Chalk Hills
January 6th, 2026
The SDW100 is a beautiful but deceptively tough course. The terrain rolls constantly, the chalk underfoot can be firm or slippery, and the long descents can sneak up on your quads if you overdo things early. The key to a strong race—whether it’s your first 100 or your fifteenth—is patience and rhythm.
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.
Mental Skills for the Last 25 Miles: What Actually Works When the Wheels Start to Come Off
December 17th, 2025
The final quarter of a 100-miler isn’t a physical contest… It's a psychological one. Your breathing is fine, your heart rate is steady enough, and you’re still moving, but the cumulative fatigue, darkness, monotony, and emotional wobble of ultra-distance running start to close in.