Marathon training and the impact of a month long layoff

This athlete question deals with how a month long injury layoff will impact on your fitness progression on your marathon training schedule.

This video unpacks my opinions on the matter.

Training strategy to upgrade from 50k to 100 miles in ultra running

Today's athlete question deals with how to dial up your training program to go from a 50k ultra marathon all the way to a 100 miler.

This video sets out the strategy that I would use if I were in this athlete's shoes.

Incorporating walking miles into the 100 miler ultra training program

Today I have a question from a relative newbie athlete that is looking to train for a 100 miler. The question relates to the miles that you walk during your walk breaks. Do those count towards the total number of miles that you need to log on your training program or do only actual running miles count.

This video is my opinion on the matter.

Hydration pack in the deep freeze pros and cons

I had an interesting question about freezing your hydration pack bladder so that you have a source of icy cold water out on the trails during the hot summer.

In this video I share my idea for an icy cold hydration pack - that also helps keep your cure temperature down by having the cold hydration pack against your back.

How to be hydrated for a 6am race start

The infamous 6am race start. Something that I, and I'm sure many of you, know all too well. The early start gives you a limited window of opportunity to ensure that you have optimum hydration by the time you need to toe the start line.

This video discusses the strategy that I use for race morning hydration.

Frutarian lifestyle and nutrition choices for long runs and ultramarathons

Today I am answering a question from a fruitarian about what nutrition choices are available for ulramarathons.

How to adjust your diet and exercise intensity for maximum fat burning

You will be amazed how often I get asked about fat burning and weight loss.

This is a topic I can discuss from personal perspective. Five years ago I was clinically obese and had elevated cholesterol levels.

This video covers a system that works. I got my health and life back doing this.

Spare sneakers at 50k trail ultras? This is what I do

Today's athlete question deals deals with whether in is a good idea to pack spare sneakers to an ultramarathon.

This is what I do.

Best use of 14 weeks between 100 mile trail races

Today's athlete question is about the 14 weeks between two 100 mile trail races. How to make the best use of the 14 weeks to ensure you are fully recovered without any loss of fitness.

This video gives my strategy for a 14 week gap between 100 mile events - and takes into account that the muscular system and adrenal system recover at different rates and need different approaches.

Surprising vitamins and suppliments for marathon training

Today's athlete question is about the best possible vitamins and supplements for marathon training.

This video gives you my approach to supplementation for marathon and ultra training.

Waking up hungry in the middle of the night

Today's athlete question is about why you wake up in the middle of the night feeling like there is a rat gnawing away at the inside of your belly and you could almost eat the entire fridge contents.

This video is my opinion about the causes and my suggested solutions.

Regain your mojo after a DNF at an ultramarathon

Today's athlete question deals with motivation and dealing with feeling down after a DNF at an ultramarathon.

This video presents my simple strategy for regaining your "mojo" or motivation.

Salt capsules and Nausea: what is an ultra athlete to do?

Today's question is from an athlete that suffers severe nausea, caused by salt capsules.

In this video I give my opinions on alternatives to salt capsules.

Impact of poor post 100 miler recovery explained

I receive many questions about recovery and why sometimes it takes longer than other times.

Besides the muscular system, the adrenal system also gets fatigued during a race. Ironman athletes call it "going to the well" - that place where you go deep inside when there is absolutely nothing left in the tank. These systems have totally different recovery timelines.

This video shares my opinions on athlete recovery and recovery times.