Ultramarathon
5 articles
GearOctober 27, 2026 · 8 MIN
Trekking Poles for Ultramarathons: Technique and Selection Guide
Trekking poles reduce leg muscle fatigue by 15–25% during prolonged climbing and improve uphill efficiency by converting arm power into forward propulsion. Mastering pole technique, selecting the right pole type, and knowing when to deploy and stow poles can save 20–40 minutes in a mountainous 100-miler.
NutritionAugust 28, 2026 · 10 MIN
Carb Loading for Ultra-Distance Events: Beyond the Marathon
Traditional 3-day carb loading works well for marathons, but ultra-distance events demand a modified approach. Modified protocols using 10-12g/kg over 36-48 hours, combined with fiber reduction and race-morning strategies, protect performance across events from 50K to 100 miles.
NutritionAugust 14, 2026 · 8 MIN
Trail Running Nutrition: How to Fuel for Elevation, Duration, and Variable Intensity
Trail running burns 10–30% more calories per hour than road running at the same pace. Elevation gain, technical terrain, and variable intensity demand a different fueling strategy — here is how to plan it.
RecoveryJuly 15, 2026 · 7 MIN
Ultramarathon Recovery: What Happens to Your Body and a Week-by-Week Return Timeline
A 100km ultramarathon causes muscle damage equivalent to 300+ eccentric contractions per leg, elevates CK levels 50-fold, and impairs immune function for up to 72 hours. Here's the science of ultra recovery and a structured return-to-training protocol.
NutritionJune 12, 2026 · 9 MIN
Ultramarathon Nutrition: How to Fuel 50K to 100-Mile Races
Ultra nutrition is fundamentally different from marathon nutrition. Gels become intolerable. Real food becomes essential. And the longer you go, the more your strategy must evolve with you.