Article by Xmiles

The Ultimate Human Race... if the South African organisers are to be believed and it’s certainly up there. For starters, ignore the name; It’s not actually a marathon at all with the distance varying between 87 & 90 km in...

It’s a couple of months until the big day and if everything is going to plan then you should probably be a little worried right about now! Let me explain why… If a summer marathon is your target then you should...

My highest mileage week ever was 158 miles and at the time I actually felt fresh, strong and up for more! Earlier this year after returning from injury, I was struggling to run 40 miles in a week without feeling...

I’ve had some great races in hot weather like my debut over the 100K distance back in 2013. A scorching hot day in Stockholm where all my competitors faded in the heat and I kept my pace going for the...

Nutrition for multi-discipline endurance events can be a daunting prospect, but the gains from having a nutrition plan are massive. From short to long distance events a tried and tested nutrition plan will give you that extra confidence and belief...

An Ultra race can be any distance from 26.2miles upwards, your nutrition requirements will vary depending on distance, terrain, and a number of other factors. We've produced this guide to assist you in planning and choosing the correct nutrition to fuel these...